The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple HomeView Smart Home Accessories Launch in December
  Apple is expanding its smart home ambitions with HomeView and a new collection of connected accessories. The company plans to introduce select products in December 2026, followed by additional devices in early 2027. The Apple Home Collection brings together products from LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Moreover, it aims to simplify home management through one […]The post Apple HomeView Smart Home Accessories Launch in December appeared first on TUAW.
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• newApple TV 4K Models From 2021 to Receive Siri AI Upgrade
  Apple is bringing its upgraded Siri AI assistant to older Apple TV 4K models, giving existing users access to new features without replacing their devices. According to a new report, the update will support second-generation Apple TV 4K models from 2021 and newer versions. Moreover, users will not need to purchase Apple’s latest $299 streaming […]The post Apple TV 4K Models From 2021 to Receive Siri AI Upgrade appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 hours ago 15 Oct 26, 9:36am -
• newHomePod Surround Sound Requires New Apple TV 4K and Four Speakers
  Apple has confirmed that its new four-speaker HomePod surround sound system will only work with the latest Apple TV 4K. The feature promises a more immersive home theater experience. However, Apple has introduced strict hardware requirements that limit compatibility with older devices. According to Apple’s specifications, users need four compatible HomePod speakers and the fourth-generation […]The post HomePod Surround Sound Requires New Apple TV 4K and Four Speakers appeared first on TUAW.
  - 5 hours ago 15 Oct 26, 7:02am -
• Apple TV 4K Gets A19 Chip, AI Siri and Hands-Free Voice Control
  Apple has introduced its fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, ending a four-year wait for a major hardware update. The new streaming device features Apple’s A19 chip, advanced Siri capabilities, and built-in microphones for hands-free voice commands. Moreover, Apple has improved wireless connectivity, expanded surround sound options, and upgraded the Siri Remote. Although the exterior remains familiar, […]The post Apple TV 4K Gets A19 Chip, AI Siri and Hands-Free Voice Control appeared first on T…
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• Apple and Samsung Lead Amid Smartphone Market Decline
  Global smartphone shipments have fallen to their lowest quarterly level in 13 years. However, Apple and Samsung continue to strengthen their positions in the market. According to a new Counterpoint Research report, worldwide smartphone shipments declined 20% year over year during the third quarter of 2026. The report identifies an ongoing shortage of RAM as […]The post Apple and Samsung Lead Amid Smartphone Market Decline appeared first on TUAW.
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• No Man’s Sky Launches on iPhone and iPad on October 28
  Hello Games is bringing its popular space exploration game, No Man’s Sky, to iPhone and iPad on October 28, 2026. The upcoming release marks another major milestone for the science fiction adventure, which first launched in August 2016. Moreover, players can now preorder the mobile version through Apple’s App Store, ahead of its official debut. […]The post No Man’s Sky Launches on iPhone and iPad on October 28 appeared first on TUAW.
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Apple Insider

• newHow to stop strangers from getting a clear look at your house in Apple Maps
  You can ask Apple to blur your home in Apple Maps, making it harder for strangers to inspect your entrance, windows, and driveway through its street-level Look Around imagery.Apple can blur your house in MapsYou might want that extra privacy simply because you don't like having detailed photographs of your home online. For someone dealing with stalking or harassment, obscuring the property can also reduce how much another person can examine without visiting the street.Apple accepts home-blurring…
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• newLatest HomePods can output Mac system audio in compatible configurations
  If your Mac has Wi-Fi 6E and you've got one of the most recent HomePod or HomePod mini models, everything, including notification sounds, can be routed through the smart speakers. Here's what you need.Some HomePod models can output Mac system audioApple just revealed the HomePod mini 2 with an updated S10 chipset and a handful of new features. One of them lets it pair to a Mac for system output, just like what is possible with larger second-generation HomePod.It is possible to use a stereo pair…
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• newApple Maps Detailed City Experience comes to Austin, Texas ahead of F1 Grand Prix
  Apple's Pixar-like Maps upgrade has arrived in Austin, Texas to help F1 racegoers get around in style, plus Circuit of the Americas has some custom details in time for the Grand Prix.Apple Maps brings the Detailed City Experience to Austin, TexasApple Maps has been updating F1 tracks around the world as races occur there. It is a part of promoting Apple's ownership of the US streaming rights of F1 using its various services.The latest track to get special immersive details is the Circuit of the…
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• newWorking Apple I signed by Steve Wozniak sold for an impressive $1.15M
  One of the few surviving Apple I units, signed by Steve Wozniak and accompanied by a letter from Steve Jobs, just sold for a record-breaking $1.15 million.The famous "Hatfield" Apple I, signed by Steve Wozniak, just sold for well over a million dollars. Image Credit: Bonhams.The value of the Apple I as a collector's item has increased significantly over the past decade, with one example selling for nearly $500,000, more than the predicted $300,000. The famous "Hatfield" Apple I serves as an even…
  - 9 hours ago 15 Oct 26, 3:20am -
• newApple Intelligence finally gets a release window for its debut in China
  Apple will bring its 2024 Apple Intelligence features to China as soon as December if a new rumor is correct. It is expected as a part of the iOS 27.3 release.Apple's older version of Apple Intelligence will finally arrive in ChinaApple has been working to get Apple Intelligence ready for the Chinese market since it first announced the features in 2024. It was held back by strict regulatory requirements, including requiring a backend provided by a local company.According to a report from Bloombe…
  - 10 hours ago 15 Oct 26, 1:51am -
• newApple HomeView hands on: So many questions, but I like it
  At Apple's NYC experience, I got an early look at HomeView, its new smart home display. I still have unanswered questions but my early take is that I like it. A lot.HomeView with the customizable home modular face that be outfitted with different widgets or home accessoriesMost of you have seen the general rundown on the hardware. It's a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, perched atop a speaker base or mounted to a wall that you can control with your voice or touch.It has Siri AI built-in to operate…
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• newiPhone 18 Pro demand takes Apple to a $5 trillion market valuation
  Apple has briefly touched the $5 trillion valuation mark before, but its seemingly unstoppable rise has now taken it back up there again on the back of strong iPhone demand.Apple stocks closed at a new record highBack in October 2025, Apple closed at over $4 trillion for the first time, and then on July 28, 2026, it crossed the $5 trillion mark. It wasn't very long before it dipped back under that to be a paltry $4 trillion and change, but now it's back.At close of market, Apple's valuation once…
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• newHow to get Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, USB-C on your old iPod
  The Sprout motherboard replacement for iPod fits inside an original case and uses its screen and click wheel for navigation. There's no soldering, and best of all, it uses a microSD card for storage, like most of the mods for iPods do. There are models coming for iPod 3rd gen, iPod mini, and iPod 4th gen.https://certainthin.gs/sprout Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• newLes Benjamins takes fashion to the sky with iPad-designed hot air balloons
  A fashion designer used an iPad Pro to create flying hot-air balloons inspired by flowers, then made them part of his runway show.iPad Pro used to design balloons for Turkish fashion showLes Benjamins designer Bunyamin Aydin used an iPad Pro to develop a fashion show staged beneath custom hot-air balloons in Turkiye. Apple's latest creative profile follows the project from early sketches to a fashion show shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• newNo, Siri AI is not coming to the first-generation HomePod mini
  You may have heard otherwise, but we have confirmed that the first generation HomePod mini is not getting Siri AI. Apple says that HomePod mini 2 and some older Apple TV 4K models will get Siri AI, but that first generation HomePod with the S5 chip will not. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• newNew Echo III T5 gives new Macs three PCI-E slots across Thunderbolt 5
  Sonnet's updated Thunderbolt 5 expansion lineup gives Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro users a way to connect up to three full-size PCIe cards with the newly updated Echo III T5.Sonnettech releases new productsThe Echo III T5 family brings PCIe expansion to Macs that don't have internal card slots. Audio engineers, video editors, and other professionals can connect specialized hardware for recording, video capture, networking, and storage without replacing their computers.The systems suppor…
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• newSkip the controller, the Apple TV 4K still isn't a good gaming platform
  Despite the inclusion of the super-fast A19 chip and continued support for game controllers, the new 4th-gen Apple TV 4K is still far from a viable gaming device for anything beyond the most casual of audiences, thanks to missing features and mind-boggling design decisions.Apple TV gaming is still a thing, kinda.Every so often, the Apple TV 4K tries to be a game console, and Apple promotes a ton of games in the App Store to bolster that claim. With the first new Apple TV 4K release in four years…
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• newOpenAI cries foul, says Apple stole secrets from it in 2026
  In a new filing, OpenAI claims that it too was victimized by confidential information theft, and implies that Apple's HomeView was somehow influenced by that theft.Apple will get some of the OpenAI documents it requested in court.Without much detail, OpenAI says that during the forensic investigation that is required by Apple's trade secret theft lawsuit, it discovered trade theft by Apple. In a filing on Wednesday, the company vaguely says that the thief joined OpenAI from Apple, worked at Open…
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• newApple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCare
  After viewing the repair costs on Apple's first foldable, we've got a bit of advice for you: go ahead and add AppleCare to your cart right now.iPhone Duo repair costs: prices with and without AppleCareApple has released the uninsured repair costs for the iPhone Duo, and they aren't for the faint of heart. Depending on what damage your phone takes, you could pay 75% of the retail value to get it fixed.Here's what it costs to repair an iPhone Duo, assuming you don't have insurance through your car…
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• newRegular iPhone 18 nears production in large quanties, says obvious leak
  Sometimes you don't need inside sources to be a "leaker," you just need a calendar. Right on cue, a leaker is claiming that the iPhone 18 will shortly be produced en masse.The iPhone 17's replacement is reportedly on trackJust as was rumored for a year, Apple split its 2026 iPhone launch in two. The second wave of iPhones features the base iPhone 18 and is expected in spring 2027.Now leaker Fixed Focus Digital has claimed on the Chinese social media platform Weibo that this model will enter mass…
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• newHow CarPlay entitlements work, and why they're a problem for HomeView
  It's a bafflingly analog process to be given permission to develop for CarPlay, and the HomeView relies on that entitlement. Apple needs to simplify HomeView app approval so developers aren't stuck working through a process designed for cars.HomeView needs a simpler CarPlay app approval processHomeView supports compatible CarPlay audio and video apps, but developers must first secure Apple's approval to support CarPlay. That ties its third-party media selection to a process built for in-car soft…
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• newThis project allows you to connect an Apple Watch to Android, Linux, Windows
  The Apple Watch Connector vibe-coded project has developed a tool to handle the full Apple Watch setup process without an iPhone. The developers say that it "reconstructs Apple's normal pairing and activation flow so the watch can connect, finish setup, and stay linked to a non-Apple device." It's still extremely early, and there are some very specific hardware requirements, but it's interesting just the same.https://onejailbreak.com/blog/apple-watch-pairs-and-works-with-android-linux-windows/ C…
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• newHomeView will rely on CarPlay apps to make up for some deficiencies
  Apple's use of CarPlay APIs for the HomeView is a strange compromise, is putting developers in a tough spot, and there's good reason to question how useful it will be.It won't look like this, but HomeView will run CarPlay apps - image credit: AppleYou're not likely to need any of the dozens of parking apps that litter the App Store on your HomeView. And presumably you'll never need to access your car's app, but there may be some interesting use cases there, depending.But beyond that, there is mo…
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• newSave $800 on Apple's premium M5 Max MacBook Pro
  Amazon's $800 discount brings the $4,099 M5 Max laptop down to $3,299 in today's top sale.Save $800 on a premium M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleRinging in within $15 of the all-time $3,285 record low price, Amazon $800 discount is the largest available across Apple's 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro line, according to our Price Guide.Save $800 on M5 Max 14" MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 15 hours ago 14 Oct 26, 8:46pm -
• newGet ready for HomeView by checking CarPlay apps on your iPhone
  With Apple HomeView arriving November 13, you can get ready by checking which apps on your iPhone already support the CarPlay features that work on Apple's new smart display. Here's how to do it.Apple HomeViewApple's HomeView starts at $299 and brings music, video, smart home controls, and other features to a 7-inch screen. However, the device doesn't have its own App Store, so you can't simply download third-party apps directly onto it.Instead, Apple is using existing CarPlay support for third-…
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• newAffinity Studio coming to iPad in November
  It caused a bit of a stir when Affinity Suite went free about this time last year, and there were promises of a future iPad release. That day is nearly upon us, as in a mailing, Affinity has pinned November down as the release date. It's a good Mac and Windows photo editor, vector design, and layout tool now, and the price is right.https://www.affinity.studio/download Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• newApple HomeView finally offers a simpler alternative to Home Assistant
  After all the rumors, the Apple HomeView is official, and it finally turns the Home app into something that comes close to what Home Assistant users have been enjoying for years.HomeView is the smart home hub we've been waiting forAs the owner of a home full of HomeKit-compatible smart gear, you generally have to make do with the Home app. But for all the benefits of HomeKit, like security and privacy, the terrible Home app constantly undermines everything Apple has worked on.As someone who has…
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• newApple's kills support for last 12-inch MacBook and more
  Time marches on, and so does Apple's vintage and obsolete product list. Wednesday's additions kills off the last 12-inch MacBook, the sixth generation iPad, and a bunch of Beats X colorways. Practically, this means that Apple won't repair any of these, and don't expect help at the Genius Bar.https://support.apple.com/en-us/102772 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 16 hours ago 14 Oct 26, 7:35pm -
• newApple's Home revamp is only half done, but the future is bright
  We didn't get a redesigned Home app, and the Apple TV 4K is overpriced, but the HomeView is interesting. Most importantly, Apple Home Collection shows a commitment to the smart home.Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements did almost everything rightApple's series of press releases on October 13 showed it still cares about the smart home, but I think a crucial bit was missing. Sure, the hardware is interesting, but no updates for the Apple Home app was a choice.I'm excited about HomeView, but the mo…
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• newPrecision Finding on the new Siri Remote comes with an unexpected catch
  Apple's new Siri Remote adds Precision Finding, but the feature won't work with iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 models, even though they support advanced Ultra Wideband tracking.iPhone 16 Pro MaxIntroduced alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV, the updated remote adds more precise location guidance through Find My and a built-in speaker that can play a sound when the remote goes missing.However, Apple's compatibility requirements exclude several relatively recent iPhones, including models that already…
  - 19 hours ago 14 Oct 26, 4:49pm -
• newGetting a HomeView repaired could cost 93% of just replacing it
  Apple has revealed a flat-rate charge for repairing any damage to a HomeView, and without AppleCare insurance, it's $279.Apple will charge $279 to repair a $299 HomeView, if you don't have AppleCare insurance. HomeView image credit: AppleAs always, Apple makes sure that its service and repair charges make its AppleCare insurance options as attractive as possible. But that is perhaps more so this time as the uninsured repair cost is just $20 less than buying a brand-new HomeView.Apple launched tw…
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• Apple has challenged the $5.7B Taction verdict, arguing jury got it all wrong
  A new filing suggests that not only does Apple not violate Taction's patents, but the jury arrived at the record $5.7 billion in damages "based on guesswork" and should be tossed.Apple is facing a record fine over patentsIn April 2021, Taction Technology sued Apple for allegedly infringing on two Taction patents dealing with haptic feedback. It argued that Apple's Taptic Engine used in the Apple Watch was a reverse-engineered copy of the technology.A jury ruled in favor of Taction in September,…
  - 1 day ago 14 Oct 26, 6:13am -
• Apple will get some OpenAI documents, but not everything it asked for in court
  As part of a new ruling in Apple's trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, Apple has been granted access to the testimony of OpenAI employees and select related documents.Apple will get some of the OpenAI documents it requested in court.Apple alleges that its former employees, Tang Yew Tan and Chang Liu, stole the company's trade secrets and intellectual property in an attempt to benefit OpenAI. According to Apple, the two stole information by continuing to use work-issued devices and services afte…
  - 1 day ago 14 Oct 26, 3:44am -
• Apple HomeView accessories will expand what is possible with the home hub
  Choosing USB-C connections for both the audio base and wall-mounted Apple HomeView means accessory makers will be able to make bespoke products that transform the 7-inch tablet.Apple HomeView will gain new features thanks to third-party accessoriesIf you were excited for a portable Apple Home hub display that could be carried through your home, don't give up hope just yet. Since Apple utilized USB-C ports for HomeView, accessories will open up a lot more options for the product.Apple might only…
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• iOS 27.2 beta 4: Apple Music goes black-and-white, Apple Health redesign pulled
  While iOS 27.2 beta 4 brought a new look for Apple Music and a reference to a new HomePod setting, it also curiously removed an upcoming Apple Health upgrade. Here's what you need to know.Apple's redesigned Health app is missing from the fourth beta of iOS 27.2.On Tuesday, shortly after unveiling its HomeView and other smart home products, Apple deployed the fourth developer beta of iOS 27.2. The beta software update bears the build number 24B5110a, up from 24B5099f.In a particularly noticeable…
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• Apple TV 4K Gen 4 vs Gen 3: What four years of tech advancement gets you
  The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K is here, complete with Siri AI enhancements and Find My on the Siri Remote. Here's how much difference four years makes over the previous model.Apple TV 4K Gen 4 vs Apple TV 4K Gen 3Before the October 13 update, Apple's last change to the Apple TV 4K took place in October 2022. Back then, the big news was a storage upgrade.Four years later, and the fourth-generation model is a spec-bump update that does more than just storage. It's part of a big smart home push…
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• No biometrics are needed for HomeView to show a user's personal data
  Users of the HomeView will see a lot of personalized content on the display if it recognizes you. However, it will rely on your other Apple devices to do that.HomeView will check you're nearby before showing things like personal calendars. The HomeView is billed as the center of a smart home, but it will also try to be at the heart of the lives of its users. As well as dealing with FaceTime calls and playing music, it will be providing access to personal content for each of its users.The device…
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• Fourth betas of iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 land for testing
  Apple's now on the fourth round of developer betas for this generation, with new builds of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2 out for testing.iOS 27 on an iPhoneThe fourth developer betas for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.,2 have arrived, testing out more features before the update's eventual release to the public.Typically, the first major post-milestone update is a point-one version, which isn't the case this time. A…
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• HomeView doesn't play video apps natively, you still need an iPhone or iPad
  Apple has tried talking around the issue and even shown Apple TV screenshots, but now it's clear the new HomeView cannot play Apple TV or other video apps unless there's a CarPlay app for it.You'd be forgiven for assuming this means you can watch Apple TV on HomeView, but Apple sidesteps telling you how - image credit: Apple.HomeView looked at first to be great if you only wanted Apple's own apps, but now it seems you aren't even getting all of those. There are four Apple apps that have to be ru…
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• There are better-sounding and cheaper options than four HomePods for surround sound
  Apple's four-HomePod surround sound setup costs at a minimum $900 with a new Apple TV 4K. These five alternatives deliver dedicated wireless rear speakers and more features for considerably less money.Surround sound for Apple TVApple introduced four-speaker HomePod surround sound alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K on October 13. The feature allows compatible HomePods to operate as matching front and rear pairs, with Apple TV automatically calibrating audio timing and levels based on spe…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 10:50pm -
• Apple HomeView lacks VESA support, limiting your wall mount options
  You don't have to buy a wall-mount for the wall-mounted Apple HomeView, but until third-party manufacturers make some, you'll probably want to as there are no VESA screw-holes at all.Apple HomeView with rear | Image credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple announced its newest push into the smart home market: the Apple HomeView. It's a smart home hub that starts at $299 and is designed to function as a one-stop shop for home automation and device management.You can buy a standalone HomeView, which pairs t…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 10:23pm -
• Save $600 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 20-core GPU
  Amazon continues to deliver deep MacBook Pro discounts, with $600 off Apple's upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 20-core GPU and 2TB of storage.Save $600 on Apple's MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThis premium 14-inch configuration features Apple's upgraded M5 Pro chip with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU. It also has 24GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD. On sale for $2,599.99 after a $600 discount when you opt for the Silver finish, Amazon's deal delivers the lowest price seen since A…
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• HomeView's lack of an App Store is an Achilles' heel
  For all the obvious benefits, Apple's new HomeView appears immediately and unnecessarily stunted by not allowing users to install any apps at all.The new HomeView next to a first-generation HomePod mini. HomeView image credit: Apple Store AR view.Imagine cooking with the Paprika 3 app on your HomeView, or having your OmniFocus To Do list alongside your Fantastical calendar. Right now, all you can do is imagine, because none of this is possible.It's a curious thing that the Mac App Store never ca…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 9:14pm -
• What Apple TV hardware the new $59 Siri Remote is compatible with
  Apple has launched its newest Siri Remote alongside the new Apple TV 4K. Here's what's changed and which Apple TV models it works with.Image credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple updated its Apple TV 4K. At the same time, Apple also released a new Siri Remote to go along with it.The remote itself looks nearly identical to its predecessor. What's changed, however, is that it now supports the Find My app and Precision Finding. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 9:00pm -
• The Apple TV 'hobby' has gotten far too expensive
  I've loved the Apple TV hardware since the first model. Unfortunately, I'm going to stick with what I have until I can't, because $299 for the box is just too much.The 2022 Apple TV 4K is still the model to buyAges ago, I got the G4 Mac mini because I was tired of burning DVDs and CDs. It was pretty nice to play media and games directly on my then-plasma Philips HD flatscreen.Then Steve Jobs rolled out the Apple TV, calling it a "hobby" later in the year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discu…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 8:07pm -
• HomeView's upcoming accessories let you build a smart home around one app
  As rumored, the new Apple Home Collection pairs LG and Schneider Electric hardware with home automation that keeps camera footage private, even from Apple. Unfortunately, nothing is shipping soon.The Apple Home Collection is set to roll out December 2026Apple HomeView is central to Apple's latest smart home push, with select Apple Home Collection devices available in December. Users can check cameras, unlock doors, and adjust the temperature without juggling separate apps or accounts.The move sh…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 7:49pm -
• Europe's clashing with Apple means no HomeView for the EU
  Apple already denies European users Siri AI because of regulatory disputes, but now for the first time its hardware is being affected with no EU release for the HomeView.HomeView is a hardware Siri AI device, and Siri AI is not available in the EU - image credit: Apple.The short version is that the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires Apple to provide rivals with full access to its technology from day one. Apple argues that no other firm has this burden, and moreover that it drama…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 7:48pm -
• New Apple TV 4K arrives with HomePod-like Siri mic setup
  The Apple TV 4K has finally been updated after a four-year wait, with the new model getting a new chip, microphones, and a new Siri Remote with Find My.The new Apple TV 4K - Image Credit: AppleUpdated as part of Apple's smart home-focused event, the new Apple TV set-top box looks a lot like the old one. Taking the form of the traditional spec-bump update, it looks visually identical to the previous model, with the main changes being internal.Inside, the new model uses the A19 chip, up from the A…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 7:13pm -
• Updated HomePod mini 2 comes with new colors and surround sound option
  Apple has unveiled its first-ever update to the HomePod mini, concentrating on how it can be part of a smart home setup alongside devices like the Apple TV 4K.The new HomePod mini 2 - image credit: Apple.Announced as part of Apple's "Welcome Home" release, the HomePod mini 2 now comes in new pink and green options. The new update retains the previous blue, white, and midnight color choices too."HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio," said Kaiann Drance…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 7:11pm -
• HomePod surround sound only available with new Apple TV 4K
  Four-HomePod surround sound has been rumored for a while, but the restrictions on what hardware is compatible is tighter than we wanted to see.HomePods for home theaterApple is pretty clear about what's needed for that surround sound."Users can enjoy room-filling audio with a single speaker, in a stereo pair, or using multiroom audio. When paired with the new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 supports four-speaker surround sound — Apple's most immersive home theater setup yet." Continue Reading on…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 7:08pm -
• That five-year-old Apple TV 4K is getting Siri AI
  Apple's new Siri AI is coming to Apple TV 4K models dating back to 2021, giving existing owners the upgraded assistant without a $299 hardware purchase.Apple TV 4KThe new Siri AI beta will work on Apple TV 4K models dating back to the second generation, so owners won't need to buy the latest hardware to use the upgraded assistant.The feature brings a more conversational version of Siri to the television, with natural-language searches, follow-up questions, and personalized recommendations. It al…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 7:06pm -
• Beats x Pokemon collaboration reveal Beats Pill with Pikachu and Mimikyu art
  The latest Beats collaboration brings Pokemon to the Beats Pill, featuring everyone's favorite electric mouse and its ghostly doppelganger in special packaging launching October 15.Beats x Pokemon collaboration reveals special-edition Beats PillBeats by Dre is a subsidiary of Apple, who is no stranger to the Pokemon franchise. After a brief visit to his friend Tim Cook at Apple Park, Pikachu is now appearing on one of the company's products.Beats and Pokemon have revealed the special-edition Bea…
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 26, 6:48pm -
• Elgato 4K S review: An excellent capture card for Mac streamers
  The Elgato 4K S is a powerful external peripheral that provides an easy way for Mac users to not just capture video, but also stream gameplay to Twitch, or to just about any place that will allow live video streaming.Elgato 4K S review: The capture device is really compact. In this day and age, the odds are very high that you, or someone you know, is livestreaming on one of the major streaming platforms.From video games to art and crafts, to music and talk shows, streaming is ingrained into mode…
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• How to use the Apple Maps Library feature
  Apple added an Apple Maps Library feature for all of your saved and pinned locations to live, making them easier to find later. Here's how to use it on your iPhone.iOS 18 adds a new Library feature to the iPhone's Apple Maps app.Adding new locations to the Apple Maps Library is easy and iPhone owners will be able to do so in a couple of different ways. We're going to run you through both so that you can make the most out of an Apple Maps feature that will make it easier and quicker than ever to…
  - 21 Nov 25, 10:34am -
• Nomad Tracking Card Pro review: Find My mixed with Apple Card aesthetics
  On November 11, Nomad debuted its latest Find My-enabled accessory, the Tracking Card Pro. With a sleek new design and impressive battery life, it works hard to earn its name as a premium tracker.Nomad Tracking Card Pro review: A new premium Find My trackerIt took Nomad years to make a MagSafe wallet — and they're known for wallets. Nobody can call the company timely.Despite many other wallet-style tracking cards with Apple Find My now available, Nomad was also late to the party when it first…
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