The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newiPhone Duo Focus Mode Redesign Revealed in iOS 27 Beta
  Apple appears to be adapting Focus Mode for the iPhone Duo’s compact outer screen. New references discovered in the iOS 27 beta point to redesigned controls and a cleaner lock screen layout. The changes remain unannounced, so Apple could still revise them before release. However, the findings suggest the company wants to make better use […]The post iPhone Duo Focus Mode Redesign Revealed in iOS 27 Beta appeared first on TUAW.
  - 22 mins ago 6 Oct 26, 6:06am -
• newAmazon Prime Day Apple Watch Deals Start at $199
  Amazon has launched early Apple Watch discounts for its October Prime Big Deal Days sale. Prices start at $199, while savings reach as much as $200 on selected models. The promotion covers several generations of Apple’s smartwatch lineup. Therefore, shoppers can choose between an affordable SE model, newer Series 12 options and premium Ultra watches. […]The post Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch Deals Start at $199 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 23 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 7:48am -
• newApple CEO John Ternus Makes Design a Top Priority
  Apple CEO John Ternus is placing a renewed focus on design as he shapes his leadership of the company. The strategy marks a shift from the priorities that defined much of Tim Cook’s tenure. Cook concentrated heavily on growth, manufacturing and operations. In contrast, Ternus appears determined to strengthen areas where he believes Apple has […]The post Apple CEO John Ternus Makes Design a Top Priority appeared first on TUAW.
  - 24 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 6:46am -
• Apple Plans Mac Mail Fix as Microsoft Retires Exchange EWS
  Apple is preparing a fix for Exchange access across several Mac apps as Microsoft retires Exchange Web Services. The change can disrupt work and school accounts that use Microsoft’s Exchange Online service. Affected apps include Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Notes and Reminders. Meanwhile, Microsoft offers administrators temporary options as Apple works on a permanent solution. Exchange […]The post Apple Plans Mac Mail Fix as Microsoft Retires Exchange EWS appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 9:56am -
• Apple TV Adds More Classic Movies for Subscribers
  Apple TV has expanded its movie catalog again, giving subscribers more well-known films to watch at no additional cost. The latest additions follow a similar expansion in August, while many earlier titles remain available. However, the selection varies by country because Apple does not hold worldwide rights to every licensed movie. Therefore, subscribers in the […]The post Apple TV Adds More Classic Movies for Subscribers appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 8:46am -
• Apple Home Hub May Use AI Facial Recognition Instead of Face ID
  Apple’s long-rumored Home Hub may take a different approach to recognizing people around the home. A new report claims the device will use AI facial recognition rather than Apple’s familiar Face ID system. The Home Hub, sometimes described as a HomePod with a screen, could launch on October 13, 2026. However, Apple has not officially […]The post Apple Home Hub May Use AI Facial Recognition Instead of Face ID appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 6:09am -

Apple Insider

• newmacOS development continues to hint at touchscreen MacBooks
  Apple's latest macOS 27.2 beta references new touch gestures for Safari and Notes, meaning we're in for a neat Sidecar upgrade, a touchscreen MacBook Pro, or both.macOS 27.2 beta 3 includes new touchscreen gestures for system apps.While rumors of a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen go back years, it looks as though the device is finally nearing release. Monday's macOS 27.2 beta indicates that multiple system applications will receive additional touch recognition capabilities.As MacRumors points out…
  - 2 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 4:05am -
• newSiri AI & Smart Replies coming to the Apple TV, tvOS 27.2 code suggests
  We now have yet another indication that Apple Intelligence is coming to the next Apple TV 4K, with references to Apple's foundation models surfacing in a tvOS 27.2 beta.Siri AI & Smart Replies might be offered with the next-generation Apple TV 4K.Back in June 2026, tvOS 27 code suggested that the next-generation Apple TV 4K would support Siri AI. Apple's own software has once again referenced the same upgrade, which is both inevitable and an obvious choice at this point.On Monday, Apple released…
  - 3 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 3:19am -
• newIdentity verification to be required when reloading Apple Cash
  Changes are happening to the Apple Cash Terms and Conditions, with Green Dot Bank requiring users to identify themselves to reload balances starting November 9.Apple CashApple Cash users are starting to receive emails from Apple about a few changes happening to the service. The changes are being prompted by Green Dot Bank, the financial partner for Apple Cash, with the email pointing to the three biggest changes to the fine print.The first change is that, from November 9, Green Dot Bank will sta…
  - 6 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 12:26am -
• newThird developer betas for iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 land for testing
  The third round of developer betas for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2 has arrived for testing.iOS 27 on an iPhoneThe third developer beta round of Apple's first post-milestone updates has rolled around. Developers now have fresh builds of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.,2 and tvOS 27.2 to try out.Normally, you would expect that the first updates will be for the 27.1 versions, as a point-1 release usually fol…
  - 6 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 12:00am -
• newApple One subscribers in Europe hit with a price increase
  Apple One subscribers face higher monthly bills in 12 European countries following another round of Apple One Family and Apple One Premier price increases.Apple OneThe latest Apple One increases add to the rising cost of Apple's subscription services. These rising fees could change the value proposition for customers weighing bundles against individual subscriptions.Apple One Family plan now costs more in 12 countries. Apple One Premier pricing has increased in Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.…
  - 7 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 11:19pm -
• newiCloud+ custom emails limit raised from three to a more sane ten
  Apple has increased how many personalized email addresses you can make from custom domains connected to iCloud+, from a meager three up to a more useful ten.iCloudOne of the features of iCloud+ is the ability to set up custom email domains with the service. Instead of using the old iCloud.com or mac.com addresses, users were able to connect domain names they owned and have custom emails instead.On September 30, as first spotted on Reddit, an Apple Support page was quietly updated to reveal a cha…
  - 8 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 10:37pm -
• newPrime Day AirPods deals: $179 AirPods Pro 3, $120 off AirPods Max 2
  Early Prime Big Deal Days markdowns are live ahead of the sale, which starts tomorrow. Save $70 on AirPods Pro 3 and $120 on AirPods Max 2.Save up to $120 on Apple AirPods for Prime Big Deal Days - Image credit: AppleAmazon's $70 discount on AirPods Pro 3 is live now as Prime Big Deal Days offers heat up before the sale starts tomorrow.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $179 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 9 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 9:29pm -
• newApple's smart home plans & Xthings Security with Raj Sundar on Smart Home Insider
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Apple's smart home vision begins to come into focus with fresh leaks on its imminent products.Smart Home Insider PodcastGuest host this week is Raj Sundar who serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Xthings. Xthings is the parent company of both Ultraloq and Ulticam that focus on smart home security with access control devices and cameras respectively.Before getting into the interview, we round up all of the latest news for…
  - 10 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 8:20pm -
• newApple Watch Prime Day deals drive Series 12 down to $349, $100 off Ultra 4
  Record-low prices have hit the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 lineup at Amazon, as the retailer offers October Prime Day savings of up to $100 off.Save up to $100 across the Apple Watch Ultra 4, Series 12 lineup - Image credit: AppleA variety of Apple Watch styles are already on sale ahead of Prime Big Deal Days on October 6. Save $100 on select styles of the brand-new Apple Watch Ultra 4, but quantities are limited and inventory is already selling out. The $699.99 price is the lowest we'…
  - 10 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 8:00pm -
• newAmazon's $199 Apple Watch deal is back for Prime Big Deal Days
  Amazon's October Prime Day Apple Watch deals deliver prices as low as $199, with even the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 marked down.Grab Apple Watch deals from $199 for Prime Big Deal Days - Image credit: AppleAmazon's $199 Apple Watch SE 3 deal has returned for Prime Big Deal Days. With savings of up to $200 off Apple Watch models, you can pick up Apple's wearable at a substantial discount, perfect for picking up an early holiday gift for yourself or others.Grab Apple Watch deals from $…
  - 11 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 7:27pm -

• newTernus and Cook commemorate Steve Jobs on the 15th anniversary of his death
  New Apple CEO John Ternus and his predecessor Tim Cook have both taken to X to describe the inspiration that Steve Jobs was to them.The late Steve Jobs, shown here at the 2010 launch of the iPad - image credit: Apple.It has been an annual tradition for Tim Cook to post on X about Steve Jobs on this anniversary date, and he's now been joined for the first time by John Ternus. Cook has long been known as a personal friend of Jobs, but Ternus was at Apple for the man's last ten years.Yet it's Ternu…
  - 11 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 7:26pm -
• newAmazon slashes up to $200 off 2026 Mac mini, Mac Studio
  Brand-new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models are up to $150 off at Amazon. Apple's 2026 Mac Studio is also $200 off ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.Save up to $200 on new Mac mini, Mac Studio desktops.You can pick up the standard M6 Mac mini today at Amazon for $779.99, reflecting a $120 markdown off MSRP. This is the lowest online 2026 Mac mini price seen when having the desktop shipped to your door.Buy M6 Mac mini for $779.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 11 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 7:21pm -
• newOld Macs could run Tahoe soon, with this great hack
  The OCLP project has been around for a while, but didn't commit to macOS Tahoe compatibility until recently. Over the weekend, the release candidate for OCLP 3.0.0 was released, with Tahoe support for the first time.It's way easier to use than it was, but is still not for the timid. Check the project site for compatibility, and maybe give your old hardware new life with a more modern version of macOS.https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases/tag/3.0.0-rc.2 Continue Reading on…
  - 12 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 6:51pm -
• newDumb down your Mac: Save 12GB by removing Apple Intelligence
  Mac users who don't want Apple Intelligence to take up precious drive space can free up capacity thanks to a new command-line tool.RemoveMacAI helps save disk space by deleting Apple Intelligence models. Apple Intelligence is generally a good set of features for Apple's ecosystem of devices. However, not everyone particularly wants to use it.That is especially a problem for Mac users with small drives and constrained spare capacity. For those stuck with a 256GB SSD, recovering 12GB can be extrem…
  - 12 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 6:10pm -
• newiPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode update
  New code references in iOS 27 beta reveal that Focus Mode is going to look a little different on the iPhone Duo lock screen.Left: the new lock screen Focus Model button. Right: the Focus Mode icon moves to above the clock. Images credit: pdfuIt's not the Focus Mode update many have been asking for, the one where Apple removes the limit of just ten options. But it's a rearrangement and redesign of how Focus Modes appear on the lock screen and it's a more minimalist look that will hopefully spread…
  - 13 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 5:38pm -
• newMac mini M5 Pro review: Mini gets serious, with one caveat
  In the tale of two 2026 Mac minis, there is a more "Pro" oriented one, but as with the Mac Studio, it's a complicated tale to tell.Mac mini M5 Pro review: tiny and mightyThe gap between the two Mac minis in 2026 is wider than you'd think at first glance. Like the Pro model before it, the M5 Pro Mac mini has Thunderbolt 5, far more cores, and faster memory.It also adds a lot to the price. At $1,699, it edges toward Mac Studio territory. It's a great computer, but it's hard to recommend when you s…
  - 13 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 5:13pm -
• newAre you an elite barista? Apple is hiring!
  For the first time in about 10 years, Apple is hiring for its iCup team. In the role, you'll need "to clean, restock, and manage" all-in-one machines that cover the process from bean to brew. Cupertino locals only, it looks like, as there does not appear to be relocation assistance. Apple's iCup program began in 2012, but went public in 2014.TIL Apple has a coffee team called iCup"At Apple, we take coffee seriously. As part of the iCup service team it's your responsibility to ensure all Apple em…
  - 14 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:56pm -
• newRemembering Steve Jobs, 15 years after his death
  On the tenth anniversary of Steve Jobs's death, AppleInsider explores what the man himself thought about living and dying.Apple's late CEO is still venerated and missed. On the anniversary of Steve Jobs's death, AppleInsider explores what the man himself thought about living and dying.Steve Jobs, famously sitting with an original iMacApple co-founder Steve Jobs died at around 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday October 5, 2011. He was at his Palo Alto home. The Santa Clara County Public Health D…
  - 14 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:42pm -
• newAmazon slashes 50% off Beats Studio Pro headphones
  Early Prime Big Deal Days offers continue to roll in, with Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones now half off at Amazon. Six color choices are eligible for the special $149.95 price, but you will want to lock in the discount soon as Amazon states the deal is selling fast.Beats Studio Pro on Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 21 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 9:35am -
• Sunday Reboot: Waiting a decade for Apple Pay and Apple Music
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, the expansion of Apple Pay and Apple Music to some countries has taken a decade longer than they really should. They also demonstrate how delays can happen for many different reasons.Apple Pay in action. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 1:37am -
• Design is a Jobsian-level focus for John Ternus
  John Ternus is putting his stamp on Apple by focusing on the company's design work, with the CEO taking an almost Jobsian approach to make design great again.Apple CEO John Ternus - Image Credit: AppleThe era of Tim Cook as Apple CEO was one of growth, with sales and manufacturing the core of his tenure at the top. Under the rule of Ternus, design is becoming a top priority once more for the company, as Ternus aims to add more to the company by strengthening its weaker areas.Writing in Sunday's…
  - 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 8:35pm -
• Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be significantly lighter
  The forthcoming new MacBook Pro is expected to bring an OLED touch-screen, but it's also now predicted to be at least a little closer to the MacBook Air's lower weight.Apple's MacBook Pro.Every detail of the expected MacBook Pro refresh has been rumored, sometimes for years, as Apple hasn't made even a minor design change since 2022. That includes the expectation that the new MacBook Pro will be lighter, which was first reported back in 2024.However, Bloomberg now claims that the weight differen…
  - 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 8:05pm -
• Initial basic M4 support coming to Linux 7.4
  While it won't be practically usable initially, Asahi Linux developer Sven Peter sent out the pull requests for very basic support for the M4 "device tree," and for the MacBook Neo. Upon release, the support will be good enough to install the kernel on those devices, and that's about it. Further development, particularly for GPU support, will be needed to make the OS usable on the M4 family of hardware.Phoronix.com Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 7:52pm -
• Crime blotter: Two arrested for stealing from Apple Store, yoga store
  A cab driver is arrested for his part in a Miami Beach iPhone theft ring, one of the first iPhone 18 Pro thefts, and an AirTag recovers a stolen food trailer, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Apple Store in Garden State Plaza in New Jersey. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 4:51pm -
• AirPods Pro plunge to as low as $89.99 for fall Prime Day
  Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event starts October 6, but AirPods Pro 3 are already $70 off at $179 and the closeout first-gen model is discounted to $89.99.Pick up AirPods Pro for as low as $89.99 during Prime Big Deal DaysAmazon's $70 discount on AirPods Pro 3 is live now as Prime Big Deal Days offers heat up. This is within $10 of the lowest price on record at Amazon for Apple's high-end earbuds and the steepest discount currently available across the in-ear AirPods lineup.Buy AirPods Pro 3 fo…
  - 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 1:08pm -
• Amazon slashes $100 off iPad mini 7 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
  Limited-time deals are in effect now on Apple's iPad mini 7, delivering a $100 discount across the line ahead of next week's Prime Big Deal Days sale event.Prime Day iPad mini deals knock $100 off - Image credit: ApplePick up the $100 discount at Amazon on this weekend with the Prime markdown, despite Prime Big Deal Days officially starting on October 6.Buy iPad mini 7 for $499 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 12:35pm -
• Early October Prime Day deals: Save up to $600 on Mac, Apple Watch, Jackery, Ugreen
  Early fall Prime Day deals are in effect now, with savings of up to $600 off current Apple hardware, plus up to 30% off Ugreen docks and up to $150 off Jackery power stations.Save up to $600 on Apple ahead of fall Prime Day - Image credit: Apple, AmazonEarly Prime Big Deal Days savings are going on now, and we've compiled top picks delivering up to $600 off ahead of the October 6-7 sale.Shop early Prime deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 9:50am -
• Amazon's $1,099 M5 MacBook Air deal offers $200 October Prime Day savings
  Numerous M5 MacBook Air models are $200 off as Amazon launches early Prime Big Deal Days markdowns on both 13-inch and 15-inch models.Save $200 across the M5 MacBook Air line - Image credit: AppleAmazon has slashed Apple's M5 MacBook Air by $200, with a number of retail configurations eligible for the triple-digit markdown. Both 13-inch and 15-inch models are included, with prices starting at $1,099.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 9:32am -
• Apple SouthGate reopening on October 23
  Apple SouthGate in Bath, England closed for renovations on July 4. Three months later, on the day the iPhone Duo is available, it will reopen to customers.Prior to its closure, it was a smaller store, with the updated wood design. The renovation is expected to bring a redesigned Genius Bar, and a dedicated pickup counter.Apple SouthGate website Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 3 Oct 26, 9:11pm -
• If your iPhone 18 Pro Max always says SOS, you need to get it replaced
  There are now patches to apply if you don't have any problems making calls on an AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max. If you do, you need to get your phone replaced.iPhone 18 Pro MaxSince launch, iPhone 18 Pro Max models have been dropping off the AT&T network. In some cases, never to return.After an OS update earlier in the week, and a carrier settings update on Friday, the problem may no longer manifest for those who haven't seen it. But, that doesn't help if your iPhone has issues already. Continue Readin…
  - 3 days ago 3 Oct 26, 2:58am -
• Apple moves to protect private Mac data from overreaching AI apps
  AI apps can reach far beyond the data Mac users intend to share, which has prompted Apple to take action and require clearer consent before granting access.Apple to tighten Mac Full Disk Access over AI privacy risksOn Friday, Apple announced plans to tighten Full Disk Access controls on the Mac as AI agents gain access to sensitive personal information. The permission lets apps bypass privacy protections and could expose messages, email, files, and browsing history.Recent incidents involving Met…
  - 3 days ago 3 Oct 26, 2:16am -
• SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: lack of home key support will drive Apple users away
  Apple Home users demand accessories that enhance their ecosystem and SwitchBot appears opposed to doing so, even if products like Lock Vision Pro are more than capable.SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: bare minimum Apple Home integrationWhen SwitchBot reached out to ask me to conduct a review of some of its products, I was excited. The company has been releasing increasingly interesting products in recent years, and I was eager to see how they'd integrate with my Apple Home.The problem is, beyon…
  - 3 days ago 3 Oct 26, 2:09am -
• There's a new way to run Android apps on Mac
  There's a lot of crap to wade through on the assorted Android app stores, but there are some gems too. The "Mac.apk" project installs Android apps into your Applications folder, like any other Mac app.It's early yet, and the developer says that a lot of stuff doesn't work properly, particularly games with anti-cheat. My quick trial with the software has been pretty smooth, though. We'll be keeping an eye on this one.https://github.com/kksimp/Mac.apk-Releases Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Di…
  - 3 days ago 3 Oct 26, 1:06am -
• Why I can't wait to swap this iPhone 18 Pro Max for an iPhone Duo
  I've been using an iPhone 18 Pro Max for two weeks, and while it's been great, I'm very much looking forward to it making way for something new and exciting in the brand-new iPhone Duo.The era of the slab iPhone is coming to an endI reviewed the iPhone 18 Pro Max for AppleInsider, giving it a very respectable four stars out of five. At the time I wrote that review, and for the next three weeks as I write this, it's the very best iPhone money can buy.The iPhone 18 Pro Max has three great cameras,…
  - 3 days ago 3 Oct 26, 12:33am -
• Apple plans fix as Microsoft's Exchange shutdown disrupts Mac email
  Apple is working on a fix for Exchange access in its Mac apps as Microsoft retires the connection they rely on.Apple plans Mac Mail fix as Microsoft phases out EWSThe disruption concerns work or school accounts hosted through Microsoft's Exchange Online service. This can disrupt Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Reminders, while Apple prepares an update and administrators retain temporary options.A reader from Old Dominion University forwarded an IT notice reporting problems accessing univers…
  - 3 days ago 2 Oct 26, 9:54pm -
• Judge gives Google legal permission to steal content for AI summaries
  A US judge has said he's sympathetic to publishers who are losing money because of Google's AI summaries stealing content, but he's not going to do anything to stop it.Google has had an antitrust case dismissedGoogle recently escaped having its search and advertising business split over antitrust accusations from the Department of Justice. But it has been facing multiple other antitrust cases and now there's one fewer.According to Reuters, Google's parent company Alphabet had convinced a US fede…
  - 3 days ago 2 Oct 26, 9:52pm -
• M6 Mac mini review: Excellent hardware hampered by inadequate SSD storage
  The M6 Mac mini has a faster chip and is solid hardware, but that $899 hurts and there is just not enough storage at that entry price for Apple Intelligence and all of your apps.M6 Mac mini reviewI have loved the Mac mini since day one, more than 20 years ago. There has been one in my house consistently since the first G4 model, generally attached to a television, or used as a server, and so forth.Oddly, the 2026 M6 Mac mini is not the cheapest Mac overall. The MacBook Neo has something to say a…
  - 3 days ago 2 Oct 26, 7:36pm -
• Home Hub, iPhone 18 Pro cameras, and Meta VR on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Leaks point to a busy October for Apple with a new Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Home Hub launching in tandem with the iPhone Duo. Here are the latest rumors and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.You probably don't want Meta working your MacBook Pro, no matter how cute - image credit: Meta.The iPhone 18 Pro Max camera system is Apple's best yet, but the gains are small year-over-year. The more interesting comparison will be when your hosts can get their hands on iPhone Duo to see exactly how that c…
  - 4 days ago 2 Oct 26, 5:42pm -
• Optimistic AT&T tells iPhone 18 Pro Max iOS 27.0.1 update will fix call problems
  AT&T has texted customers on iPhone 18 Pro Max, telling them to upgrade to iOS 27.0.1 to fix cellular issues. Users are saying this update doesn't address their problems.AT&T has reportedly told iPhone 18 Pro Max users to update iOS - image credit: AT&T.The key problem, believed to affect only a small number of users, is that the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T may not make or receive calls, nor always send and receive text messages. AT&T has now texted customers telling them to update iOS specificall…
  - 4 days ago 2 Oct 26, 5:07pm -
• Be more comfortable at your desk, and think about ergonomics
  A few upgrades to your desk setup can make long hours at your Mac significantly more comfortable and healthier, provided you know what's actually worth it.Your Mac desk setup deserves more than just a nice chairIf you're reading this, chances are you probably spend a little too much time sitting at a computer desk. Whether for business or pleasure, the science is pretty clear about it: sitting at a desk all day isn't great for your health.Fortunately, there are options to make your time at the d…
  - 4 days ago 2 Oct 26, 4:40pm -
• New Final Cut Pro 13 features leak ahead of announcement
  A YouTuber has accidentally revealed at least some of what is coming in the Final Cut Pro 13 update, including improved Pixelmator Pro round-tripping and a new Natural Motion Blur tool.Final Cut Pro will soon get a major version updateFinal Cut Pro 12.4 was released on September 29 with the ability to add Cinematic mode effects captured with iPhone 18 Pro. Apple's next update could arrive sometime in October, given a recent accidental YouTube posting.Reddit user Sweaty_Succotash_375 pointed out…
  - 4 days ago 2 Oct 26, 3:12am -
• iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer
  AppleCare coverage for the iPhone Duo will mean inexpensive repairs for Apple's first foldable, including $99 full inner display replacement or $19 "cover layer" swaps.iPhone Duo's cover layer will be easily replaced for just $19 with AppleCareApple's iPhone Duo may be the most complex and expensive iPhone to date, but thankfully it appears to be inexpensive to repair. At least, that will be the case if you have AppleCare.According to Apple's service and repair website, first discovered by Quinn…
  - 4 days ago 2 Oct 26, 1:18am -
• GrayKey might have a workaround for Apple's iPhone reboot protection
  It's easier to crack an iPhone after it's been unlocked once by the user after a reboot. A law enforcement tool vendor may have found a way to keep the device in that state.GrayKey maker claims to prevent iPhone inactivity bootMagnet Forensics claims its tools preserve iPhone data that Apple's security features would otherwise make harder to access. The tools could give police more time to extract sensitive information from seized devices.In iOS 18.1, Apple introduced a new privacy feature, a so…
  - 4 days ago 2 Oct 26, 12:32am -
• Texas school district makes $12.9M deal with Apple as Chromebook repair costs skyrocket
  Aging Chromebooks and mounting repair costs are a driving force behind one Texas school district switching to iPad and Apple's more economical over time MacBook Neo.MacBook Neo and iPads are set to replace Chromebooks in Texas schoolsBeaumont Independent School District's board approved a four-year, $11.19 million lease for 14,585 Apple devices. The district expects annual payments of about $2.8 million to replace aging equipment used by students and teachers.The lease, reported by Beaumont Ente…
  - 4 days ago 1 Oct 26, 10:43pm -
• Watch yet more classic movies for free on Apple TV
  Apple has added another raft of movies to watch for free with an Apple TV subscription, while seemingly not yet removing all of the previous set.Getting the glass Apple TV logo ready for filming — image credit: AdAgeApple has famously not bought any broadcaster or streamer's library of titles, but from early on it has bought the occasional film. Now following one tranche of titles back in August, Apple TV has added still more, all included in its subscription.Unless you buy out an entire libra…
  - 4 days ago 1 Oct 26, 9:54pm -
• Apple's home camera will watch the house, but you won't see what it sees
  Beyond the Home Hub, Apple's rumored home camera peripheral is rumored to just describe household activity without giving users or hackers video footage to watch.Apple is poised to enter the smart security camera marketThe device, code-named J450, is designed to complement Apple's upcoming HomeHub. It would provide text updates about people and pets instead of letting users access a video feed.On Thursday's episode of the Power On podcast, Mark Gurman described the device as a cylinder that "loo…
  - 4 days ago 1 Oct 26, 9:21pm -
• Apple's 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro plunges to $2,699, save $500
  Amazon's early October Prime Day deal drops Apple's 2TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip to $2,699.Save $500 on a 2TB 14-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThe upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro is $500 off today at Amazon, bringing the price of the premium configuration down to $2,699. This model has Apple's M5 Pro chip with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, along with 24GB of unified memory, and 2TB of storage.Buy 2TB MacBook Pro for $2,699 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our F…
  - 4 days ago 1 Oct 26, 9:19pm -
• Elgato Prompter XL review -- simply the teleprompter for Apple users to buy
  The Elgato Prompter XL teleprompter builds on the excellent original and brings a larger screen, plus refinements to everything else in hardware, but the software still needs a little work.Elgato Prompter XL has a great display, great hardware, but its software lets it downThis should be a 5-star review. Not every product is for everyone, and not every price point is for every budget, but for those for whom this is aimed, this ought to be a 5-star review.And it would be if this were solely about…
  - 26 Mar 26, 5:47am -
• Logitech MX Master 4 review -- the best mouse there is
  You do have to be right-handed, but if you are, the Logitech MX Master 4 mouse for Mac beats even its predecessors, specifically because of its new Actions Ring.The main new feature is the Haptic Panel, the thumb button which launches Actions RingI am such a die-hard trackpad user that I rarely try out a mouse and when I do, none of them have tempted me to switch — until now. I'm still not a full convert, there are still things Apple's Magic Trackpad seems better at for me, but for the first t…
  - 30 Sep 25, 6:18pm -
• How to use a spare keyboard or numpad as a macropad in macOS
  The Stream Deck is great for running macros on your Mac, but there are ways to do it significantly cheaper. Sometimes, all it takes is a spare keyboard or a secondary numpad.Epomaker EK21 works with Via for macrosIn the pursuit of productivity, users can turn to macros as a way to get things done on their Mac. By hitting specific keys or key combinations on their keyboard, using configuration software supplied by the manufacturer, tasks can be sped up.These are different from keyboard shortcuts,…
  - 1 Jul 25, 8:43am -