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  • newNew Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Pre-Orders Expected to Begin This Week
    Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13 and launch on Friday, October 30.In a follow-up video, Gurman said he was told that both devices should be available to pre-order starting this week.Related Roundups: Apple TV, HomePod miniTag: HomePod Mini 2Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy), HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis articl…
    - 2 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 8:47am -
  • newNew Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked
    Just two days before Apple's "Welcome home" experience in New York, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has leaked several details about the new products set to be unveiled, including an all-new smart home hub, a HomePod mini 2, and a new Apple TV 4K.Here is an all-in-one summary of the details shared by Gurman:Apple's home hub with a touch-enabled display will be named HomeView, seemingly confirming a trademark filing discovered by MacRumors.HomeView is equipped with an A18 chip, which has 8GB of R…
    - 9 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 1:26am -
  • newNew Entry-Level iPad Not Expected Until Early 2027
    Apple's next entry-level iPad models, codenamed J581 and J582, will not arrive until early 2027, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.He added that Apple plans a major iPad Air refresh to add an OLED display and a new iPad Pro in 2027. The latter could gain a vapor chamber to improve thermals and performance. A new iPad mini is still expected to arrive at the end of October this year.Related Roundups: iPad Air , iPad Pro, iPad miniTags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral)…
    - 13 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 9:27pm -
  • newApple Plans Major iPhone Duo Retail Showcase, But Supply Will Be Limited
    Apple is preparing new displays and large numbers of demo units for the iPhone Duo's October 23 launch, but supply will be limited, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Ahead of the October 23 launch, Apple plans to set aside a section of its Fifth Avenue flagship store for the ‌iPhone Duo‌. Most locations will add an extra spotlight table for the device, using Apple's white display tables with central posts. Gurman said a new fixture will show how the phone folds and unfolds.The n…
    - 14 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 9:14pm -
  • newApple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and a Potentially Easier-to-Find Siri Remote
    Apple's new Apple TV 4K will be powered by a standard A19 chip, up from the A15 in the current 2022 model, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman also said Apple has tested a refreshed Siri Remote with a speaker to make it easier to find between couch cushions. Apple has also tested built-in microphones for the Apple TV 4K to let users query Siri without the remote or a paired HomePod, though whether this feature and the new Siri Remote will come with the…
    - 14 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:38pm -
  • newNew Mac Mini and Mac Studio Receive Up to $200 Price Cuts at Amazon
    Amazon has Apple's brand new Mac mini for up to $149 off this weekend, with both the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini available on sale. You'll also find $200 off the M5 Max Mac Studio below.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.One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,299.00, down from $2,499.00. Regard…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:14pm -
  • newApple HomeView Smart Hub to Ship in Mid-November in Four Colors
    Apple's all-new smart home hub, the HomeView, will ship around mid-November, roughly a month after its unveiling at Apple's "Welcome home" October 13 event, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.HomeView concept imageWriting in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman said the HomeView, "at least as of now," will follow the launch of the new Apple TV 4K and new HomePod mini models, which will arrive to customers and in stores on October 30.The HomeView will be positioned as…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:10pm -
  • newNew Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30
    The new upcoming Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and new HomePod mini with S10 chip will launch on Friday, October 30, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman said the devices will ship to customers and arrive in stores on that day.Apple is expected to announce the new devices at its October 13 "Welcome home" event, which will also debut "HomeView" – the company's new smart home hub, whose name was first spotted by MacRumors in a trademark filing. The Hom…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 7:54pm -
  • newAirPods Max 2 Available for $429 in All Colors on Amazon
    Amazon has Apple's AirPods Max 2 on sale for $429.00 this weekend, down from $549.00. This is a Prime Day sale that has stuck around all these days later, and it's available in all five colors of the AirPods Max 2: Blue, Midnight, Orange, Purple, and Starlight.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Stock has begun to dwindle on select colors, so it might be time t…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 7:35pm -
  • Rumor: Apple to Announce New Partnership With ADT
    Apple may be planning to announce a new partnership with home security company ADT, alongside the introduction of its all-new smart home hub, according to several clues.First and foremost, ADT has been posting "Low Voltage Technician" job listings in various U.S. cities since around July, but those hired for the position so far have been provided with very few details about their specific responsibilities. Some of the new hires said they have primarily been shadowing other ADT technicians…
    - 1 day ago 11 Oct 26, 7:47am -
  • AirPods 5 vs. AirPods 5 With Wireless Charging Case Buyer's Guide
    Apple offers two versions of the AirPods 5: a $129 model with a USB-C Charging Case and a $149 model with a Wireless Charging Case. The extra $20 also buys longer battery life, swipe volume controls, and additional Find My features, so there are differences between the earbuds themselves as well as their cases.Both models include Active Noise Cancellation as standard, the H2 chip, the same open-ear design, and the same redesigned acoustic architecture with updated Adaptive EQ. They also sh…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 8:30pm -
  • Accessory Deals This Weekend: Save on TVs, Headphones, and Smart Home Gear
    We've been keeping an eye on all of the Prime Day deals that remain available since the event ended a few days ago, and this weekend that includes numerous tech accessories still at solid low prices. In this article we're tracking deals on accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more.TVs and MonitorsNote: 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 runni…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 7:29pm -
  • Apple's All-New Home Hub Will Be Revealed October 13: What to Expect
    Apple reportedly plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub as part of the "Welcome home" product launch it announced for Tuesday, October 13.Our image above is just a rough concept based on rumored design details, so be prepared for the device's actual appearance to be different.The device will likely be unveiled in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, as that is when Apple's private "Welcome home" experience in New York begins.…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 7:28pm -
  • Apple Announcing HomePod Mini 2 Next Week With These New Features
    Apple reportedly plans to unveil a new HomePod mini as part of the "Welcome home" experience it announced for Tuesday, October 13. We expect the new HomePod mini to be announced in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time on that day, and hands-on photos and videos should surface shortly afterwards.The second-generation HomePod mini is rumored to feature a newer chip that enables Siri AI support (at least with a nearby iPhone), along with improved…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 7:25pm -
  • A New Apple TV 4K is Finally Coming on Tuesday
    After a nearly four-year wait, a new Apple TV is finally expected to be announced as part of Apple's "Welcome home" launch on Tuesday, October 13.We expect the new Apple TV to be announced in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website on Tuesday, and then selected reporters and content creators invited to Apple's "Welcome home" experience in New York that day will likely share hands-on photos and videos of the device. The experience begins at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.The fourth-ge…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 7:15pm -
  • Top Stories: Apple's 'Welcome Home' Launch on October 13 and More
    Following the usual September rush of Apple news, it looks like October is also about ready to explode, with not just one but two rounds of Apple product debuts this month sandwiched around the iPhone Duo launch.A first launch on October 13 has been confirmed by Apple and will clearly be focused on the home as has been rumored, while it appears a second round a couple of weeks later will focus on new Macs and perhaps a few more things still in Apple's pipeline, so read on below for all of…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 6:30pm -
  • Apple Stores Will Add Your Name to iPhone Duo's Startup Screen
    Apple has something special planned for customers who purchase an iPhone Duo in an Apple Store. Employees will be able to customize the Duo so it displays the name of the buyer at the "Hello" screen when it turns on for the first time.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple retail stores in the United States will have a personalization system for adding the buyer's name to an ‌iPhone Duo‌, with English and Spanish language options.Fun little touch for the iPhone Duo launch: Apple retail…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 4:47am -
  • SpaceX Inches Closer to Becoming a U.S. Carrier
    SpaceX this week announced two developments that further its goal of becoming a major U.S. carrier to compete with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.It is acquiring a low-band spectrum license portfolio in the 800MHz band, which it says addresses one of the "remaining technical gaps" that will let it to compete with other carriers. Most smartphones already support the 800MHz band SpaceX is buying.The FCC approved the Starlink Mobile Gen2 constellation application, letting SpaceX launch 15,00…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 4:31am -
  • Apple Potentially Behind 'HomeView' Trademark Filed Alongside 'homeOS' Last Year
    Apple potentially used a shell company named Home Services LLC to secretly file for a "HomeView" trademark in the U.S. and various other countries last year, around the same time that another shell company named Home Operations Suite LLC that also might be linked to Apple filed for a "homeOS" trademark.Apple reportedly plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub during its "Welcome home" launch on Tuesday, October 13. Will the device be named HomeView, and will its all-new operating system b…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 2:39am -
  • Mark Your Calendar: Six Important Apple Dates Coming Up This Month
    The final three weeks of October are going to be extremely busy for Apple, so we have recapped some key dates below if you want to mark your calendar.Apple will be announcing new products on October 13, the iPhone Duo launches on October 23, and even more products are expected to debut on October 27.Here are six important Apple dates coming up this month: Monday, October 12: You can get ready for your iPhone Duo pre-order. Tuesday, October 13: Apple is holding a "Welcome home" ex…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 1:21am -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newiPhone 18 Pro Demand Faces Questions Over Reported Order Cuts
    Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro faces fresh questions about demand following reports of reduced component orders. According to Nikkei Asia, Apple has reportedly instructed suppliers to lower component production amid weaker demand for its latest premium smartphone. However, conflicting supply chain information raises doubts about whether these changes indicate declining sales. Meanwhile, Apple’s revised iPhone launch […]The post iPhone 18 Pro Demand Faces Questions Over Reported Order Cuts appeared…
    - 10 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 12:29am -
  • newTim Cook Says He Won’t Interfere With John Ternus as Apple CEO
    Apple’s leadership transition is entering a new chapter as Tim Cook outlines his relationship with CEO John Ternus. Cook, now Apple’s Executive Chairman, says he intends to support Ternus without interfering in everyday business decisions. Moreover, Cook is taking greater responsibility for government relations and international policy matters. In a recent interview with The Independent, […]The post Tim Cook Says He Won’t Interfere With John Ternus as Apple CEO appeared first on TUAW.
    - 11 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 12:12am -
  • newApple TV Acquires Australian Crime Drama Dustfall for 2027
    Apple TV is expanding its international entertainment lineup with Dustfall, a six-part Australian crime drama starring Anna Torv. The streaming service acquired the series through Federation International, marking another move into international television acquisitions. The announcement follows Apple’s recent purchase of the BBC comedy Small Prophets. Moreover, it suggests the company is exploring new ways […]The post Apple TV Acquires Australian Crime Drama Dustfall for 2027 appeared first…
    - 12 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 10:23pm -
  • Jon Prosser Challenges Apple’s iOS 26 Trade Secret Lawsuit
    YouTuber Jon Prosser has introduced a new defense in Apple’s ongoing trade secret lawsuit. His lawyers question whether information about iOS 26 still qualifies for legal protection. The argument appears in a joint court filing involving Apple, Prosser, and fellow defendant Michael Ramacciotti. Moreover, the dispute comes more than a year after Apple accused the […]The post Jon Prosser Challenges Apple’s iOS 26 Trade Secret Lawsuit appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 10:24pm -
  • How to Photograph Meteor Showers With an iPhone
    Apple’s iPhone can capture impressive meteor shower photographs, but successful results require more than pointing its camera toward the sky. The annual Draconid meteor shower offered another opportunity for skywatchers in October 2026. However, photographing fast-moving meteors requires careful preparation and specialized camera settings. Fortunately, iPhone users can improve their results with affordable accessories and […]The post How to Photograph Meteor Showers With an iPhone appeared…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 10:18pm -
  • King Charles, Tim Cook and Elton John Launch Apple Creative Labs
    King Charles, Tim Cook and Elton John joined young creatives in London to celebrate the launch of Apple x King’s Trust Creative Labs. The event took place at Apple Music Hall inside Battersea Power Station on October 7, 2026. Moreover, the gathering highlighted a new effort to help young people explore careers in creative industries. […]The post King Charles, Tim Cook and Elton John Launch Apple Creative Labs appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 10:09pm -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newKuxiu’s D5 charger now comes in Burgundy to perfectly match your iPhone 18 Pro
    Last year, Kuxiu was the first to make chargers that perfectly match the Cosmic Orange iPhone. They released their 3-in-1 X40 turbo and their S4 Solid State battery pack. They both matched the orange color so well that it seemed as if they were 1st-party accessories. This year, the new hero color for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup is burgundy, and Kuxiu is back at it again with a new matching burgundy D5 5-in-1 charging station. With its premium build quality, perfect color matching, built-in cooling,…
    - 12 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 10:33pm -
  • newmacOS 27 brings three key upgrades to my favorite feature
    I use iPhone Mirroring every day to quickly access my iPhone directly from my Mac, and it’s even better this year. iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate were released last month, bringing three key updates to iPhone Mirroring. Here’s everything new. more…
    - 12 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 10:24pm -
  • newReport: HomePod mini 2 to release on October 30 with these upgrades
    In just a couple days, Apple should be unveiling its long-awaited new lineup of new Home products. That includes an updated HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, the brand-new smart home hub called ‘HomeView’, as well as a new lineup of smart home accessories, in collaboration with LG. Here’s what to expect with the HomePod mini 2. more…
    - 14 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:26pm -
  • newApple planning huge iPhone Duo demo experiences at select retail stores: report
    iPhone Duo is just about two weeks away from releasing, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has big retail plans ahead for its first foldable iPhone, to make sure every customer gets to see it to the fullest. more…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:01pm -
  • newBloomberg: New iPad mini with OLED display will be significantly more expensive than current model
    The current iPad mini sells for $599 in its starting 128 GB configuration. Apple is set to introduce the next-generation iPad mini later this month and — while the starting storage may increase — interested buyers should start probably bracing for a price rise.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says he is hearing that the new iPad mini will be “considerably more expensive”, floating a new price closer to the $799 mark. more…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 7:58pm -
  • newApple testing two new features for upgraded Apple TV 4K, per report
    Apple will hold its “Welcome home” product launch on Tuesday, with the headlining announcement expected to be the new “HomeView” smart display. A new Apple TV 4K is also on the docket for this week, and Apple has tested two new features for it: microphones and an upgraded Siri Remote. 9to5Mac’s Apple event coverage is supported by Sony: Shop Sony’s huge Amazon sale to score big savings on its entire TV lineup, including models with Apple AirPlay 2 support. more…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 7:57pm -
  • newReport: Apple ‘HomeView’ smart home hub will ship in November, come in four colors, A18 chip
    Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today reported that the Apple home hub – set to be announced on October 13 as part of Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event experience — will be called the HomeView. The brand would obviously sit alongside the company’s existing HomePod brand for smart speakers.Gurman also reported on a few other new tidbits for the device, including the news that while it will be announced on Tuesday, it probably won’t be released until the middle of November … more…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 7:39pm -
  • MacBook Pro overhaul: entry-level model to gain new design sooner than expected
    Earlier this year, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has a new M7-powered entry level MacBook Pro in the pipeline for spring 2027. This isn’t an ordinary MacBook Pro refresh though. It’ll bring the upcoming redesign down to the entry level, something that previously wasn’t expected. more…
    - 1 day ago 11 Oct 26, 9:55am -
  • Indie App Spotlight: ‘Milepost’ is a driving journal that saves your memories on the road
    Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.Milepost turns your roadtrips into more of a journey. It lets you record all of your drives, and journal all of the key moments that happened along the route, so your roadtrips become a lot more memorable – rather than just a blip of time. more…
    - 1 day ago 11 Oct 26, 1:00am -
  • Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet finally gives the iPad lineup some much needed competition
    This week, Amazon unveiled a new lineup of Alexa Tablets. They no longer run a proprietary OS with a custom App Store, and instead embrace Android with a stock feel – while offering the Play Store. It’s a big shift in direction for Amazon. The tablets also look quite beautiful, while previous Fire tablets have felt cheap. I think these have the opportunity to do quite well. more…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 9:21pm -
  • Apple @ Work: Remote AppleCare log collection is one of the most underrated updates in macOS 27
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 6:30pm -
  • Apple weekend deals: AirPods, up to $200 off new Macs, Apple Watch, more from $41
    Hot off fall Prime Day 2026, we are still up to $150 off the new M6 Mac mini and a $200 price drop on the new Mac Studio joined by the best prices in months on M5 MacBook Air at $200 off. While AirPods Pro 3 have jumped up a touch, they are still carrying a notable deal price alongside AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 12, and some seriously great accessory offers: Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro cases from $41, exclusive Apple Magic Keyboard, and more. Check it all out…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 5:33pm -
  • TrendForce warns of higher notebook prices and weaker demand in 2027
    TrendForce projects that global notebook shipments could decline by a high-single-digit percentage in 2027, depending on how manufacturers respond to rising component costs. Here are the details. more…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 4:43am -
  • iPhone Duo buyers to get a special surprise at U.S. Apple Stores, report says
    According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iPhone Duo buyers who purchase their device at an Apple Store in the US will be treated to a nice little surprise when they turn it on for the first time. Here are the details. more…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 3:59am -
  • Apple acqui-hires AI startup founded by former NotebookLM developers
    The European Union’s Digital Markets Act transparency website lists Huxe as Apple’s newest acqui-hire, and at least the fourth AI-related deal disclosed this year. Here are the details. more…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 1:34am -
  • 9to5Mac Overtime 085: Here comes the HomePad
    Join Jeff and Fernando as they dive into Apple’s upcoming ‘Welcome Home’ event and the highly anticipated launch of the HomePad, Apple’s new smart hub featuring a built-in speaker and display. They also discuss the latest iOS 27.2 code leaks, revealing fresh details about upcoming second-party smart home products from LG and more.9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva &…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 1:31am -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: October 9, 2026 – Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ launch announced, more
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Stuff:Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools that make organizing, tracking, and check…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 1:24am -
  • ‘HomePad’ is coming next week, with three features I’ve long wanted
    Apple’s long-rumored ‘HomePad’ product is finally set to be unveiled next Tuesday at the ‘Welcome home’ event. Here are three HomePad features I’ve been waiting a long time for. more…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 12:32am -
  • HomeKit Weekly: Onvis releases a Matter over Thread outdoor smart plug with energy monitoring
    Onvis has released a new outdoor smart plug that checks all the boxes you’d want in an outdoor smart plug: Matter over Thread, real-time energy monitoring, and IP65 weather resistance. If you’ve been looking for an outdoor plug that works natively with Apple Home without a hub of its own, this is a great option as you think outdoor lighting for Christmas, etc. more…
    - 2 days ago 9 Oct 26, 11:49pm -
  • Apple marks first Apple TV 4K ‘vintage’ with new model imminent
    The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 has just been added to Apple’s “vintage” products list. Here’s what that means. more…
    - 2 days ago 9 Oct 26, 11:45pm -
  • Grok Bot just got its own email address, here’s how to claim yours
    Grok Bot just got a second significant upgrade this week: its own email address. more…
    - 2 days ago 9 Oct 26, 11:12pm -
  • Apple Mail added four convenient new features in iOS 27
    iOS 27 brings new features to Apple Wallet, Maps, Notes, Messages, and more—and it packs key upgrades for the Mail app too. Here’s everything new for Apple Mail in iOS 27. more…
    - 2 days ago 9 Oct 26, 11:02pm -
  • Apple ‘Welcome home’ event: Three new products are coming next week
    Apple officially confirmed yesterday that it will hold a product launch event next week on October 13. With a “Welcome home” tagline, the launch is expected to focus on new smart home products. Here’s everything to expect at next week’s Apple event.9to5Mac’s Apple event coverage is supported by Sony: Shop Sony’s huge Amazon sale to score big savings on its entire TV lineup, including models with Apple AirPlay 2 support. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:34pm -
  • Deals: AirPods Max 2 $120 off, Mac mini, MacBook Air, Magic Mouse 25% off, Nomad iPhone 18 Pro cases, more
    While some of the Prime Day Apple deals are starting to disappear, you can still land a solid discount on AirPods Pro 3 and we are highlighting best holiday pricing still live in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Amazon is still delivering all five colors of Apple’s latest AirPods Max 2 down at $120 off, all-time lows on the M6 Mac mini at up to $150 off, the new M5 Max Mac Studio at $200 off, and all M5 MacBook Air models at $200 off. Alongside ongoing all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 12, we…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:05pm -
  • Will Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event be livestreamed? Here’s what we know
    Apple has confirmed a special ‘Welcome home’ product launch event is happening next Tuesday, October 13. But it hasn’t yet said whether there will be a keynote video. Here’s what we know. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 8:48pm -
  • Apple TV reveals ‘unconventional’ rom-com show with The White Lotus star
    Apple TV just debuted the first look at Prodigies, a new series from The White Lotus star Will Sharpe that offers an “unconventional take” on the romantic comedy genre. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 8:14pm -
  • SpaceX to become ‘major mobile carrier’ in US with Starlink Mobile upgrades
    SpaceX has announced plans to make Starlink Mobile a “major mobile carrier in the US” thanks to two major new developments. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 7:47pm -
  • Apple’s new ‘second-party’ HomeKit products will have this exclusive iPhone feature
    Apple could showcase its new co-developed smart home accessories as soon as next week. Ahead of that, a new leak today reveals a HomeKit feature exclusive to these “second-party” accessories. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 7:40pm -
  • iOS 27.0.1 is now Apple’s recommended update for users still on iOS 26
    Apple launched iOS 27 on September 14, but the new OS version was initially minimized in Settings while iOS 26.7 was spotlighted as the recommended update. But now following the release of iOS 27.0.1, that has officially changed. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 7:11pm -
  • Report: Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro production due to ‘soft demand’
    Apple has reportedly cut orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max due to “soft demand.” A new report from Nikkei Asia says Apple has told select suppliers to cut component production for the devices, as price increases allegedly “dampened consumer demand.” more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 6:07pm -
  • OLED MacBook Pro to help boost premium display shipments, per report
    A new Counterpoint Research report says Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro will help drive a 50% increase in OLED notebook display shipments in 2026 alone. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 7:51am -
  • Apple rolls out AT&T carrier update for iPhone 18 Pro Max on iOS 27.2 beta
    After releasing a carrier settings update last week to address cellular issues affecting some iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T, Apple is now rolling out a different carrier bundle update for devices running the iOS 27.2 beta. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 7:41am -
  • ‘Matchbox The Movie’ starring John Cena premieres on Apple TV
    Apple TV subscribers can now watch Apple TV’s “Matchbox The Movie,” the platform’s new action-packed comedy inspired by the iconic Mattel toys. Watch the trailer below. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 6:30am -
  • Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones
    iVerify released a report today detailing P7 DarkSword, a new variant of the malware associated with the DarkSword iPhone exploit chain uncovered earlier this year. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 4:38am -
  • You can now use TextExpander for free across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more
    Incredibly useful keyboard shortcut utility TextExpander now offers a free plan, letting users access its core Snippets feature on the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Chrome. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 3:08am -
  • Apple home event imminent, OLED MacBook Pro details, Full Disk Access changes
    Benjamin and Chance talk about this week’s Apple news, ahead of a bevy of product announcements coming later this month. Apple is reportedly partnering with LG on a range of smart home accessories, and changes are coming to Full Disk Access permissions. Note: This episode was recorded before Apple officially announced its ‘Welcome home’ event.And in Happy Hour Plus, our family members get new phones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.Sponsored by Roborock: Fall Prime Day is here—w…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 3:06am -
  • Apple, Prosser, and Ramacciotti trade blame over delays in trade secret lawsuit
    In a joint status report made public earlier today, Apple said it is still waiting on additional documents from Jon Prosser and wants to depose Michael Ramacciotti again, while both defendants pushed back on the company’s handling of the case. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 2:44am -
  • Apple to launch touchscreen MacBook Pro and more on October 27: report
    Apple just announced a “Welcome home” special event for next week, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Bloomberg now reports that Apple is set to launch its first touchscreen MacBook Pros, a new iPad mini, and more “on or around Tuesday, October 27.”The report says the launch will include “an online video presentation and in-person component for the press.” more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 1:58am -
  • IDC: Mac shipments drop 11% in Q3 as global PC market slides 20%
    Despite seeing an 11% drop in Mac shipments during Q3 2026, Apple’s market share rose from 8.5% to 9.5%, as the broader market saw shipments plunge 20.1%, according to a new report from IDC. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 1:39am -
  • Apple Home adds two powerful new features in iOS 27
    Apple is launching several new Home products next week, so it’s no surprise that iOS 27 includes big upgrades in the Home app. Here are two powerful new Home features in iOS 27. more…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 12:41am -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: October 8, 2026 – iPad mini rumors, iCloud+
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Stuff:Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools that make organizing, tracking, and check…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 12:30am -
  • Tim Cook on his first month after Apple CEO transition: ‘I’m not meddling’
    Tim Cook visited Apple’s Battersea campus in London this week, mingling with King Charles as part of the company’s new partnership with The King’s Trust.At Apple’s Battersea headquarters, Cook also sat down with The Independent for an in-depth interview on the partnership and his first month as Apple’s executive chairman. more…
    - 3 days ago 8 Oct 26, 11:59pm -
  • Apple names new head of mergers and acquisitions, per report
    Apple is making more leadership changes as the John Ternus era gets underway. A new Bloomberg report today says Apple has named a new mergers and acquisitions chief and a new vice president of the App Store. more…
    - 3 days ago 8 Oct 26, 11:33pm -
  • Apple TV just unveiled the new season of last year’s hit comedy
    One of Apple TV’s hit comedy series from last year, Stick, is coming back for season 2 soon. Here’s the new trailer for Stick’s highly anticipated return. more…
    - 3 days ago 8 Oct 26, 11:26pm -
  • 9to5 readers can score an exclusive 15% off all Nomad iPhone 18 Pro cases with this code
    Any avid 9to5Toys reader already knows how much we love us some Nomad around here. The brand has been delivering some of the best iPhone cases anywhere for years, and the new iPhone 18 Pro collection is no exception. They are, however, not often discounted in the first few months of release, unless you have our exclusive Nomad promo code – use code 9TO5MAC at checkout to knock 15% off any of the brand’s new iPhone 18 Pro cases.  more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 10:40pm -
  • Apple announces special event for October 13: ‘Welcome home’
    Today Apple announced a special event happening next Tuesday, October 13 with the tagline ‘Welcome home.” more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 9:33pm -
  • Deals: AirPods Pro 3/Max 2, all-time lows on M6 Mac mini, Apple Watch Series 12, 18 Pro cases, more
    Welcome to your 9to5Toys Lunch Break Prime Day Hangover Edition. While the big fall Prime sale is over, the Apple deals are flying still and you’ll find the best of them here today. One of the best deals to date on AirPods Pro 3 is still live alongside AirPods Max 2 at $120 off and the all-time lows on the M6 Mac mini at $150 off. You’ll also find the new Apple Watch Series 12 configs still sitting at all-time lows, $200 price drops on M5 MacBook Air models, and the ongoing all-time lows on…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 9:05pm -
  • These US states just said ‘no’ to Apple Wallet driver’s licenses
    Apple Wallet driver’s licenses keeps expanding to more US states, but two states recently indicated they won’t launch support anytime soon—if at all. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 8:51pm -
  • Apple TV’s latest acquisition signals key shift for streamer
    Apple TV just acquired the global streaming rights to Dustfall, a crime series from Australia and the second recent deviation from the streamer’s originals-only strategy. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 8:02pm -
  • New MacBook Pro leak could be very good news for ‘pro’ users
    Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro is coming soon, and the latest leak offers potentially great news for truly ‘pro’ users worried about the rumored thinner design. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 7:10pm -
  • The best CarPlay upgrades to try in iOS 27
    Apple released iOS 27 to everyone a few weeks ago, and it includes several CarPlay changes worth checking out. Here are a few changes I’ve been loving so far. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 5:54pm -
  • Sketchy rumor again says OLED iPad mini will lack one key feature
    Apple is widely expected to introduce a new OLED iPad mini as soon as later this month. A sketchy new rumor today once again claims the new iPad mini will switch to OLED but still have a 60Hz refresh rate and lack ProMotion support. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 5:38pm -
  • Security Bite Podcast: We need to talk about the changes to Full Disk Access
    9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Ap…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
  • All of the best fall Prime Day deals: AirPods, Mac mini, MacBook, chargers, cases, more
    Update: Amazon’s 2026 fall Prime Day sale is set to close up shop for good at midnight PT, get in there before the deals are gone for good. The 2026 fall Prime Day sale is now soaring with millions of price drops, from one of the lowest price ever on AirPods Pro 3 and $120 off AirPods Max 2, right through to all-time lows on the brand new M6 Mac mini lineup at up to $150 off. Those offers also join the new Mac Studio at nearly $200 off and the M5 MacBook Air lineup at the lowest prices in…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 5:30am -
  • WhatsApp expands the Liquid Glass design to its video player
    WhatsApp’s rollout of Liquid Glass across its interface continues, with the app now bringing the new look to its video player. Here are the details. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 4:49am -
  • Review: Rhinoshield’s iPhone 18 Pro bumper case is minimalist but surprisingly protective
    iPhone bumper cases have been a fan-favorite since the iPhone 4 bumpers, but options these days are few and far between. Rhinoshield offers a decent option for those wanting a minimal case. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 3:27am -
  • Apple partners with The King’s Trust on new Creative Labs initiative in the UK
    Apple and The King’s Trust announced today an expansion of their partnership with a new education program that offers workshops to help young people build creative and digital skills. Here are the details. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 3:04am -
  • First RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 now available [U]
    Update, October 7: Apple has now released both RCs to public beta testers as well. The build numbers are unchanged from the developer RCs.In addition to releasing macOS 27.2 Golden Gate public beta 2, Apple is now rolling out the first Release Candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Here are the details. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 2:31am -
  • OpenAI brings GPT-6 to ChatGPT and debuts Intelligent UI
    After introducing the first GPT-6 models last month, OpenAI today announced new GPT-6 models built for everyday ChatGPT conversations, alongside a new Intelligent UI. Here are the details. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 2:27am -
  • Apple’s new ‘second-party’ accessories for Home are bigger than we thought, per leak
    Apple has reportedly been co-developing “second-party” Home accessories with LG, but a new leak reveals there are “second-party” smart home products coming from another company too. more…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 2:23am -

Cult of Mac

  • newA college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused
    In April of 2025, Elgin Community College had six Flock safety cameras installed to "enhance the safety and security of students." But by September of that year, the school's administration grew concerned that Flock was sharing data with Customs and Border Patrol, that camera feeds were not properly secured, and that both law enforcement and […]
    - 9 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 1:36am -
  • newSilicon Valley is falling in line with Trump’s attempt to rename AI
    When President Donald Trump announced his plans to rebrand artificial intelligence as "super intelligence," you'd be forgiven for being skeptical that it would catch on. While most of the broader population is sticking with AI, some of Silicon Valley's most powerful are falling in line and trying to give Trump the great AI rebrand he […]
    - 11 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 12:03am -
  • newThe new Apple TV could have a built-in mic and a remote with a speaker
    The latest rumors are that the new Apple TV will have a built-in microphone, while the upgraded remote will get a speaker. The mic would let users control the set-top box using Siri without having to speak into the remote or a connected HomePod device. That could also let the Apple TV serve as a […]
    - 12 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 11:01pm -
  • newNASA dumped over 800GB of Artemis II data online
    If you thought you'd seen all there is to see from the Artemis II mission, you're wrong. This week NASA posted over 800GB worth of science data, images, and videos on the Artemis II: Sights & Sounds of Science site. The archive includes over 11,000 photos and videos, over 8.5 hours of audio, and crew-annotated […]
    - 14 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 9:04pm -
  • newGeorge A. Romero’s Season of the Witch is a slow-burn feminist occult drama
    George A. Romero is obviously best known as the father of the modern zombie movie. But between inventing the genre with Night of the Living Dead and his outbreak horror, The Crazies, Romero made two much lesser-known films: There's Always Vanilla, which I'll admit I've never seen, and Season of the Witch, or, as it […]
    - 14 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:45pm -
  • newWhat to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event
    We are quickly coming up on Apple's "Welcome Home" launch event, where we expect a host of smart home-related announcements. We are expecting refreshes to Apple TV and HomePod Mini, as well as a brand new smart home hub. We could also see the debut of a new platform called homeOS, and some partner devices […]
    - 16 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 6:30pm -
  • newVurt wants you to look at vertical videos as a genre of their own
    From Disney Plus to HBO Max, almost every major established streaming service is experimenting with ways to get into vertical content. It's clear that these companies see video-focused social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram as existential threats. In this arms race for viewers' attention, it has often felt like everyone is trying to find […]
    - 16 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 6:30pm -
  • newWhy the LeapPad couldn’t survive the iPad
    For multiple years, the hottest toy in the United States was a book. But not just any book: a smart book that could play sounds and respond to taps and help kids learn to read. It was the kind of gadget seemingly any parent could get behind, but it came with a high price - […]
    - 17 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 5:30pm -
  • newHorror is big business
    This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how pervasive horror has become, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback, arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Resident Evil has been around for 30 […]
    - 17 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 5:30pm -
  • newLearning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating
    I'm embarking on a journey I've so far been hesitant to go on: actually using AI on the regular. Giving my most personal data to cloud services has been a major hold up for me, but it's increasingly possible to run powerful models locally to see what they're capable of. Is this tech so useful […]
    - 18 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 4:30pm -

Apple Insider

  • newSunday Reboot: Touch MacBook Pro's nice, but I want macOS on iPad
    In this week's Sunday Reboot, the touch-enabled MacBook Pro looms, but the Mac-iPad divide still exists for some reason.Imagine the MacBook Pro, but with OLED and a touchable display. 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
    - 8 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 2:24am -
  • newWhat to expect from Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' releases
    Apple is releasing more hardware on October 13, with big expectations surrounding its smart home lineup. Here's what you can anticipate Apple will unveil, and what it probably won't.John Ternus at Apple Park during an eventFor product launches, Apple is best known for its September special event, which is the venue for new iPhone models like the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. However, it often holds more events in the fall than just one.Regularly, it holds a second event in October or November, u…
    - 11 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 12:11am -
  • newUpdated entry-level iPad won't arrive until early 2027
    While there will probably be a launch of the OLED iPad mini in late October, users face a long wait until early 2027 before they get to see a revised base-model iPad.The current iPad 11Apple is poised to hold a pair of events in October, with the smart home-centric one confirmed for October 13. A second is apparently planned for October 27 for new Macs and the OLED iPad mini, but it may be a little light on other iPad models.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes tha…
    - 11 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 11:38pm -
  • newTim Cook visits China for the third time in 2026
    Apple executive chair Tim Cook has returned to China for the third time in 2026 alone, greasing the political wheels and insisting Apple wants to do more in the country.Apple executive chair Tim Cook - Image Credit: AppleWhile he is no longer CEO, Tim Cook's new role as executive chair allows him to speak on behalf of the company on a political level. While John Ternus settles into his CEO chair, Cook is continuing to glad-hand to help Apple grow.According to the South China Morning Post on Sund…
    - 12 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 10:45pm -
  • newADT rumored to handle installations in Apple's smart home push
    Apple's smart home plans could involve yet another partner, with security company ADT potentially joining the roster alongside LG and Schneider Electric.ADT has been linked to Apple's smart home plansSince early October, the rumor mill has been rife with claims that Apple will be using companies like LG and Schneider to help its smart home revival effort. However, job listings indicate that there could be a third company that will lend a hand to Apple.Job listings for ADT have appeared across th…
    - 13 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 9:22pm -
  • newThere's a vibe-coded Adobe Creative Suite clone, and it's pretty good
    Vibe-coded alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud apps such as Photoshop and Premiere have been released. They may help Mac users save money, but there are some nuances to the situation.PhotoCraft by ArtCraft. Not Photoshop. AI has been a major driver of change in the software development landscape, and it may have claimed its biggest scalp. A group of vibe coders has decided to take on Adobe by coming up with their own alternatives.Released under the banner of ArtCraft, the releases on GitHub are…
    - 14 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:39pm -
  • newUnsurprisingly, the OLED iPad mini is going to be expensive
    A new report on Sunday says that the new iPad mini will likely cost about $799, versus the current $599. Between RAM price increases, and a costly OLED screen that should come as a surprise to nobody at this point.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-10-11/apple-smart-home-launch-oct-13-plans-homeview-has-mid-november-release?srnd=undefined Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 14 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:38pm -
  • newNew Apple TV might have microphones, HomePod will be unsurprising
    While the HomeView home hub will be the headline device, Apple's "Welcome Home" event will finally debut the new Apple TV set-top box, and a refreshed HomePod mini.On October 13, 2026 Apple is expected to launch a major push into the smart home market with what's to be called the HomeView. Now Bloomberg claims that, as expected, there will be new versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV.Specifically, the report backs up previous rumors regarding the HomePod mini refresh. It says that this will…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:05pm -
  • newApple smart home control center is called 'HomeView'
    Apple's new smart home controller is the HomeView, and while it's not shipping in October, you'll be able to get your hands on it before the end of 2026.An example of what the HomeView could look like. Over the last few months, rumors have intensified about a new smart home device Apple has been working on. With the October 13 event on the way and focused on smart home hardware, it's finally going to become a reality.Posted on Sunday in Bloomberg's "Power On" newsletter, Mark Gurman writes that…
    - 15 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 8:00pm -
  • Right on schedule, sources claim iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut
    There's a reason we've built some contacts in China, and refuting supply chain sources saying that demand for the iPhone 18 Pro is so low that Apple has cut back production is one of them.Allegedly, iPhone 18 Pro demand is lowIn October 2025, it was that the iPhone Air orders might be be changing. In 2024, the iPhone 16 was definitely doomed. Or in 2022, it was that Apple might have have scaled back orders for the iPhone 14.Now Nikkei Asia is reporting that suppliers have been told to cut compon…
    - 1 day ago 11 Oct 26, 1:04am -
  • Amazon slashes $430 off 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro, now $2,069
    Early holiday deals are in effect at Amazon this weekend, with Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro dropping to $2,069 after a $430 discount. You can also save up to $600 on M5 Max models.Grab Amazon's M5 Pro MacBook Pro deal at $2,069 - Image credit: AppleIn what is the lowest price seen since Apple raised prices on MacBooks in June 2026, Amazon's $2,069.10 deal for the current M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro is worth checking out. The standard configuration in Space Black has a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, a…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 10:01pm -
  • 30 old Intel Mac minis are hugely faster than the Cray-1 chassis they live in
    It's not Xgrid, but a computing museum in Spain has recreated a Cray-1 supercomputer to a 1:1 scale, using a total of 30 Intel Mac minis to generate up to 1.5 teraflops of performance.A replica Cray-1 made with Mac minis - Image Credit: Museo de Historia de la Computacion/FacebookSometimes, efforts to recreate famous old computer systems involve the use of more modern parts. In the case of one exhibit from the Museo de Historia de la Computacion in Spain, it's a visual replica of the Cray-1 supe…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 9:23pm -
  • iPhone Duo will greet some owners by name on its first boot
    New owners of the iPhone Duo will get an extra treat if they buy it from an Apple Store, with the option to personalize the smartphone's boot-up screen to greet them by name.An open iPhone DuoThe iPhone Duo will be available to the public from October 23, with preorders starting from October 12. However, for some customers who opt for the full in-store Apple purchase experience, they can get an extra bit of personalization.According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in an X post late on Friday, Apple's…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 5:06pm -
  • Redesign your new M6 Mac mini for 2026 with these colorful wraps
    Apple's M6 Mac mini still comes only in silver, making vinyl skins an easy way to give the compact desktop a more personal look. Our favorites add style without bulk while helping protect the aluminum finish from everyday scratches and fingerprints.Mac miniA vinyl skin makes the most sense for anyone who wants to change the Mac mini's appearance while preserving its compact footprint. Unlike a case, a skin provides cosmetic protection rather than meaningful protection against drops.The 2026 Mac…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 12:51am -
  • Wean yourself off the Action Button before you get an iPhone Duo
    The iPhone Duo more famously lacks Face ID, but it's also lost the Action Button. If that matters to you, it matters a lot, but there is something you can do.You don't know what you've got until it's gone. The iPhone Duo has no Action Button.Not to keep you hanging, the solution to losing the Action Button on the iPhone Duo is to create a near equivalent. You can replace one of the iPhone's regular lock screen icons with a control or a Shortcut that mimics the Action Button.True, the real Action…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 12:05am -
  • My Apple TV 4K is now 'vintage,' and I'm ready for a new one
    My 2017 Apple TV 4K is so old that it's now considered to be a vintage product, but that's fine, because there's a new model on the horizon with some features that I can't wait to try out.It's time for a new Apple TV 4K and a Siri Remote with buttonsApple routinely adds products to its vintage list when it last sold them more than five years ago, but less than seven years ago. It means that those products might be harder to get parts for, should a repair be needed.As of October 9, 2026, the 2017…
    - 2 days ago 9 Oct 26, 11:24pm -
  • If we trust it, Home Hub privacy could lead a smart home revolution
    A new Apple Home hub could kill "smart" appliances, but only if Apple can succeed in convincing us its devices don't retain audio and video recordings.Apple's 'not a camera' in-home sensor could mean interesting changes for the smart homeThere is a rumor of an Apple-made accessory that resembles a large tube of chapstick that could accompany Apple's rumored Home hub tablet. It would have a sensor in it that captures footage at a low frame rate, but doesn't actually "record" video.I discussed thi…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 10:37pm -
  • TextExpander has a new free tier
    Some of us here at AppleInsider have used TextExpander for years, and it has grown past our Macs into iPhone and iPad too. Now, there's a new limited free version letting you create up to five cross-platform TextExpander snippets for free.https://textexpander.com Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:51pm -
  • An iPhone near an LG home accessory will trigger a helpful Dynamic Island hint
    LG smart home accessories will benefit from Apple's ecosystem, getting iOS 27 notification and setup features that even Matter devices won't.Apple and LG's new home accessories will display helpful hints in the Dynamic Island - image credit: pdfuWhen you first set up a device such as AirPods, you bring it close to your iPhone and the two communicate. It's a spectacular example of Apple's integrated ecosystem, and now a similar thing is coming to accessories.These are specifically the LG smart ho…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:43pm -
  • At just 5.2mm, Apple's iPhone Air 2 might miss the point
    Assuming a new rumor that the iPhone Air 2 will be even thinner than the current model is true, Apple is focusing on the wrong thing and might push buyers even further away from its ultra-thin and light smartphone.iPhone Air 2 could be even thinner than the originalAt 5.6mm thick, the iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever made. Even a year post-launch, it still feels like it could be snapped in half just by picking it up wrong.It could be argued that the iPhone Duo will take the thinn…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:22pm -
  • Apple's M5 MacBook Air is $200 off, with prices from $1,099
    Amazon is still discounting the M5 MacBook Air by $200 after October Prime Day, with the 13-inch model marked down to $1,099 heading into the weekend.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air laptops - Image credit: ApplePrime Big Deal Days offers on Apple's MacBook Air are still in effect at Amazon, bringing the standard 13-inch model down to $1,099 after a $200 discount. The $200 savings extend to upgraded retail configurations and the 15-inch line as well.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air Continue Reading on App…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 8:38pm -
  • There's a way to play Meta Quest games on Apple Vision Pro
    It's not on the App Store, but a new project called AVP Play lists the whole Meta Quest VR catalog, shows a label on each game telling you if it will run or not, and gets it running for you locally, if it can. Crowdsourcing will (probably) fix what doesn't eventually. There's a good summary of the project, and what it take to get it running, on Reddit.https://github.com/myMartek/avp-play Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 8:31pm -
  • Telesin Master Grip Kit for iPhone review: Awkwardly packaged real optical zoom
    When you add shutter buttons and lenses to an iPhone, it should improve the experience. The Telesin Master Grip Kit takes usable photos, but doesn't improve the experience or output, and is too expensive.Telesin Master Grip Kit for iPhone reviewI love iPhone photography and Apple has done a lot of work to ensure its computational photography system provides the best and most personal output with each photo. Sometimes, adding accessories can help enhance the experience and elevate the end product…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 7:30pm -
  • October Apple announcements & more Home Hub leaks on the AppleInsider Podcast
    Apple is set to reveal its renewed smart home strategy on October 13 alongside new hardware like the Home Hub, but that's not all that's coming in October. Learn the latest rumors on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple is turning its attention to the home in a big way - image credit: Apple.It seems as if we know everything and nothing about Apple's October 13 announcements. While the new Apple TV 4K, updated HomePod mini, and Home Hub tablet are basically guaranteed at this point, there's a lot we do…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 6:20pm -
  • Owning an Apple Home: second-party accessories could be the reboot we need
    Matter was meant to take the guesswork out of the smart home, but as more accessory makers silo themselves in their own ecosystems, Apple needs to take dramatic action on Tuesday.Apple's Welcome Home event is expected to revitalize the smart homeAt first, it made sense that Apple would have some background partnership with LG to get a few new products built for Apple Home onto the market. New clues found in code made it clear that Apple has much larger ambitions that should become clear during i…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 5:59pm -
  • You can run AI models on that Intel Mac Pro
    Assuming you've got an AMD video card, and you probably do, you can still run local AI projects. The ToshLLM project claims "Native Metal acceleration, zero cloud, and no per-token bill." It won't be as fast as the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, of course, but it'll use the hardware you already have.https://toshllm.com Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 4:55pm -
  • How to get started with making music in GarageBand for Mac
    If you want to make music but don't know where to start, your first port of call should be GarageBand. This is all you need to know about laying tracks in Apple's music tool for macOS.GarageBand for MacMac's screen. That is, creating the music, producing the track, mastering it, and creating a final song you can share or even sell.GarageBand is a big stepping stone for Mac users, due to being able to handle all of that work. It's also the starting point for many people wanting to move into a ful…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 4:47pm -
  • Huxe's AI tools for creating podcasts from a prompt is bought by Apple
    The technology behind Huxe, an iOS audio app that using AI to summarize news or automatically generates whole podcasts, has been bought by Apple, which may also be hiring the developer's staff.Huxe could create entire podcasts from a single AI prompt - image credit: Huxe.Apple is continuously buying AI firms. Usually it's via a whole acquisition, or an acqui-hire where it wants the team more than the product.Now with Huxe, it has entered a deal to offer employment to some or all of the staff, pl…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 4:44pm -
  • Bambu Lab A2L review: your first 3D printer with plenty of room to grow
    The Bambu Lab A2L pairs big prints with little hassle, making it an excellent first 3D printer for ambitious crafters, and at a pretty good price point, too.Bambu Lab A2LBambu Lab reached out to me and told me that it would be launching the A2L, a multifunction filament 3D printer designed for the home crafting enthusiast. Of course, I said I wanted to try it.I've spent a couple of months with it at this point, and as you might expect, I have a lot to talk about. Continue Reading on AppleInsider…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 5:32am -
  • Companies aren't being forced to stop buying Macs because of Apple Intelligence
    There's a repeated claim that since some organizations won't allow generative AI installations, they also won't buy new Macs because of macOS Golden Gate. So, we looked into the claim and talked to actual IT managers and buyers.Craig Federighi announces Apple IntelligenceHere's the thinking: Apple removed the setting for turning off Apple Intelligence, therefore you can't turn it off. Therefore, organizations that refuse to use AI cannot use macOS Golden Gate and Apple Intelligence, QED.Picture…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 2:30am -
  • Touchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini rumored for October 27 Apple event
    A new rumor sets the exact date and products we can expect for Apple to reveal in late October, which includes the long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro.New MacBook Pro models are expected at a late October eventA previous rumor already set the table for a second October event in the last week of the month. All bets are on M6 Macs and the new iPad mini, but the latest rumor is a little more definitive.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple will announce the touchscreen MacBook Pro and the iP…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 1:52am -
  • Tim Cook has no intention of interfering with the John Ternus era
    Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook has no intention of meddling with John Ternus' work as CEO, but he does want to lighten his load by taking on responsibilities with interacting with global governments.Tim Cook shines the spotlight on the Ternus transitionApple's new Executive Chairman Tim Cook has been busy with worldwide policy, leaving CEO John Ternus with the day-to-day decision-making at the company. In a recent interview, he said they both have an "incredible level of trust in each other."…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 1:17am -
  • There's a hidden upside to the rampocalypse for Apple
    RAM prices are awful, and that hit the overall PC market to the tune of 20% fewer shipments in the last quarter versus 2025. But, according to IDC, it was less-bad for Apple than almost everybody else, with it seeing a full percentage point market share gain year-over year. Buckle up, prices are only going to get worse.IDC personal computing device tracker Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 12:20am -
  • Ternus shuffle: Apple names new mergers & acquisitions chief
    In the latest executive overhaul, Adrian Perica is getting his merger and acquisition responsibilities offloaded to long-time lieutenant Steve Smith.Apple ParkA new CEO takes over, and roles shift. It's effectively a fact of American business. The latest shuffle is a slight reorganization, with mergers and acquisitions moving to a new person.According to a report on Thursday by Bloomberg, Steve Smith is Apple's new M&A head. Smith was formerly Apple's Senior Director of Corporate Development.For…
    - 3 days ago 8 Oct 26, 11:38pm -
  • Greg Jozwiak teases October 13 'welcome home'
    Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Greg Jozwiak has made it exquisitely clear that there is an Apple release happening on October 13. The 17-second video is two people making a needlepoint Apple Logo, teasing the date. Expect the HomePad, or whatever Apple is going to call it, and all of those home automation peripherals.Welcome home. October 13. pic.twitter.com/ChelGSDOTI— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 8, 2026 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 9:37pm -
  • Mac mini M6, M5 Pro deals from $779 are still going strong
    Prime Big Deal Days offers have been extended on Apple's latest Mac mini, with the 2026 desktop marked down to as low as $779.99.Save up to $150 on Apple's 2026 Mac mini.The best online deals we've seen on Apple's new Mac mini are still in effect after Prime Big Deal Days, with prices starting at $779.99. Even the retail M5 Pro configuration is $150 off, bringing the price down to $1,549.Buy 2026 Mac mini from $779.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 9:25pm -
  • Apple TV turns to Australia, acquires 'Dustfall' crime drama
    Following its rare acquisition of a hit BBC comedy, Apple TV has now bought the six-part crime mini-series "Dustfall" from Australia's ABC network.Anna Torv starring in "Dustfall" - image credit: Apple TV.Broadcasters at least used to all have acquisitions departments, and they are the ones who've bought US shows to worldwide audiences. US networks only more rarely acquired overseas shows, and Apple TV appeared to never quite do it, until now.Apple TV has made deals before so that the BBC, for i…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 9:09pm -
  • Prime Day deals extended: $179 AirPods Pro 3, $349 Apple Watch Series 12, $779 M6 Mac mini
    Amazon has extended several popular Apple deals after this week's Prime Big Deal Days event. Grab AirPods Pro 3 for $179, save $200 on M5 MacBook Airs, and score a new Apple Watch Series 12 for $349.99.Save up to $562 on Apple products after Prime Big Deal Days - Image credit: AppleOctober Prime Day may have ended, but aggressive deals on Apple hardware have been extended, including price cuts on the new Apple Watch Series 12, M6 Mac mini, and more. Plus snap up MacBook markdowns of up to $562 o…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 8:18pm -
  • 'The storytelling genius of Steve Jobs'
    This video is a blast from the past for most of us. The Art of Storytelling YouTube channel posted it a few days ago, looking back at how Jobs build the story around product releases, and kept doing it for his entire life. It's worth 20 minutes of your time today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 8:06pm -
  • iPad has competition from Amazon's new Alexa tablets
    Amazon is taking on Apple's iPad lineup with three new Alexa tablets that pack larger displays, built-in AI features, and prices starting at just $229.99.Lineup of Alexa tabletsThe Alexa Tablet 8, Alexa Tablet 11, and Alexa Tablet 12 Pro feature aluminum bodies, upgraded displays, and built-in Alexa+ integration. Preorders opened October 8, with shipping scheduled to begin October 14.Amazon's new tablets also replace the Fire OS software used on existing Fire tablets with Android and full Google…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 7:44pm -
  • Apple's M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro plunges to $2,437 in post-Prime Day sale
    A deeper discount on Apple's standard M5 Pro MacBook 16-inch has launched at Amazon after Prime Big Deal Days, saving shoppers $562.Save $562 on Apple's M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThe lowest price in 30 days has taken effect on Apple's current M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, bringing the Space Black model down to $2,436.53. The $562 online discount is the steepest available across retailers per our 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide, but delivery dates are already slipping.Save $56…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 7:44pm -
  • Prosser's lawyers try arguing that iOS 26 isn't a trade secret anymore
    YouTuber Jon Prosser has stepped up his battle against Apple's lawsuit against him, in part by claiming he can't be accused of trade secret theft over iOS 26 now that it has long been released.Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — image credit: ProsserIt's now more than a year since Apple filed suit against Jon Prosser for allegedly obtaining trade secrets concerning what would become iOS 26. The delay has been down to Prosser missing court deadlines and then Apple ag…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 7:34pm -
  • The Magic Mouse is 17 years old, it's time Apple fixed it
    The Magic Mouse will be 17 years old on October 20, 2026. It's beyond time Apple turned it from a curiosity into something that Mac owners actually want to use.Since 2015, you've charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its baseApple officially unveiled the original Magic Mouse on October 20, 2009. It would ship with all iMacs, but existing Mac owners could buy one for $69.At the time, Apple made a big thing about it being "the world's first multi-touch mouse," and it was right to. Remember, th…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 7:12pm -
  • 'The Elder Scrolls Online' going Apple Silicon native, finally
    In a brief post on Steam, ESO's Game Director, Nick Giacomini, said that performance optimizations and a Universal Binary of the game will arrive in Summer 2027. The first Mac release for the title was in April 2014, and the first Apple Silicon Macs shipped in 2020.Along with the update, some older Intel Macs will get left behind, unfortunately. It's not clear where that line is, yet.News post on Steam Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 6:29pm -
  • Perhaps obviously, iPhone Air 2 rumored to be significantly thinner than original
    Fairly obviously, the iPhone Air 2 is expected to adopt much of the iPhone Duo engineering, making it thinner. What's less obvious, is that the battery is expected to be at least as good.iPhone Air 2 could be even thinner than the originalThat's according to a post on the Korean Naver blog by the familiar "yeux1122" account that has been responsible for multiple leaks in recent years.If accurate, this news means that the iPhone Air 2 will measure around 5.2mm thick, compared to the iPhone Air's…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 6:14pm -
  • Your iPhone can capture the Draconid meteor shower if you use the right tools
    The iPhone is a surprisingly capable meteor-hunting camera, but it's definitely not a point-and-shoot sort of situation. Here's how to take excellent photos of tonight's Draconid meteor shower, satellites, and more.Image credit: Florian Seiffert / @ popipaan on XIt's October, which means those in the northern hemisphere are being treated to the annual Draconid meteor shower. If you've got an iPhone, you're pretty much ready to go take some stunning astrophotography shots yourself.Of course, it's…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 5:48pm -
  • Touch-screen MacBook Pro may be lighter, but it won't be much thinner
    Mark Gurman has walked back his own previous claims that the forthcoming OLED touch-screen MacBook Pro will feature a redesigned and thinner chassis.Apple's current MacBook Pro.A new MacBook Pro is now expected before the end of November 2026, and it has long been predicted to bring an OLED touch-screen display for the first time. At times, though, it's been expected to be thinner than the current models, but according to Bloomberg, that now isn't the case.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has repeatedly…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 5:04pm -
  • 'Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition' is coming to macOS
    Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition contains all DLC, including the Rise of the Samurai and Fall of the Samurai campaigns. It's also got some improvements, with a higher resolution that the original, more content, and so forth. It's expected to ship for Mac in the first quarter of 2027. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 4:42pm -
  • Leaker doubles down on new iPad mini not having ProMotion
    A leaker with an average track record insists that the next iPad mini will have a 60Hz display, meaning it can't have the variable refresh rate that makes the device seem faster while helping battery life.The current iPad miniWhile rumors of an OLED iPad mini have been around since at least December 2024, most reports have predicted a launch by the end of 2026. A great many of those reports, though, have come from the same leaker, who is now also repeating their earlier claims about its display.…
    - 4 days ago 8 Oct 26, 4:28pm -
  • How to use Jellyfin on a Mac to make a private streaming service
    Film fans with a massive movie collection can make their own mini Netflix by using Jellyfin and a Mac as a file server. Here's how to create your own home video streaming service.Jellyfin is a media server tool. Streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ are great ways to watch movies and TV shows without needing to actually own the physical media. However, if you already have a copy of a movie on DVD or Blu-ray, the only real benefit to watching it via an Internet streaming service…
    - 1 Jun 26, 4:56am -

MacWorld

  • newThis $23.99 Find My tracker is thin enough to live in your wallet
    Macworld TL;DR: MagTag is a 1.5mm-thick tracker card that works with Apple’s Find My app and recharges on any Qi charger. Get one for $23.99 (reg. $59.99).Your wallet, passport pouch, and laptop bag don’t all have room for a chunky tracker, but a credit-card-sized card fits almost anywhere.Get the MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card for Apple Find My for $23.99 (reg. $59.99) while it’s on sale.MagTag is just 1.5mm thick and weighs 0.4 ounces, so it slides into…
    - 21 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
  • newPay $19.97 once and get the Mac tools Apple left out
    Macworld TL;DR: MacMagic packs cache cleanup, hidden-file toggles, PDF merging, and batch renaming into one Mac app. Get a lifetime upgrades license for $19.97 (reg. $99.99).Ever needed to reveal a hidden file or merge two PDFs, only to end up in Terminal or juggling separate apps?Get a MacMagic lifetime upgrade license for $19.97 (reg. $99.99) while this price is live.MacMagic from Koingo pulls the features macOS leaves out into one interface. It clears oversi…
    - 21 hours ago 11 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
  • How to watch ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ for free on Apple TV
    Macworld The holiday season has begun, and that means it’s time for traditions. While “traditions” usually conjure up thoughts of centuries-old practices, some are a bit more modern, like the watching of holiday Peanuts specials on TV. The first of several holiday-themed episodes, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a Halloween classic that’s exclusively on Apple TV.While Apple has allowed PBS to air the special in previous years, that’s not the case a…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 2:53pm -
  • Unlock 1,200+ hidden Mac settings for a one-time $29.97
    Macworld TL;DR: MacPilot unlocks more than 1,200 macOS features through a point-and-click interface instead of the command line. Get a lifetime license for $29.97 (reg. $99).Want to change your screenshot format, add spacers to the Dock, or show hidden files without typing a single Terminal command?Get a MacPilot lifetime license for $29.97 (reg. $99.00) and keep it for good.MacPilot puts more than 1,200 macOS features behind the familiar Mac interface, so twea…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
  • Save hundreds on flights with this lifetime deal hunter
    Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime Matt’s Flights Premium subscription is $39.99 (MSRP $194), with 3+ deals per week, unlimited custom search requests, and 1-on-1 travel planning support.Airfare prices swing by hundreds of dollars depending on when you book, and most of the best deals disappear before you even know they exist. But unless you want to spend your free time refreshing airline sites, you need someone watching for you.Matt’s Flights Premium does exactly that…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
  • How to adjust the vibration on your Apple Watch
    Macworld The Apple Watch can vibrate to let you now about a notification. But you might find that the vibration isn’t strong enough for you to notice. Or, you might want to disable vibrations completely.Apple offers three vibration settings: Off, Standard, and Prominent. If you’ve bought an Apple Watch and never changed this setting, Standard is the default. There are two ways to adjust it: directly on your Apple Watch or in the Watch app on your paired iPhone.…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 12:35pm -
  • Welcome Home: 4 big Apple announcements coming next week
    Macworld October is shaping up to be an exceptionally busy month at Apple Park. Apple is readying the iPhone Duo, a revamped Health app in iOS 27.2, a touchscreen MacBook Pro, and an overhauled iPad mini, which are all expected to launch by the end of this month. But that won’t be all.Apple announced on Thursday that it will be holding a special “Welcome Home” experience on October 13, where it will presumably launch its new smart home products. According to cred…
    - 2 days ago 10 Oct 26, 1:18am -
  • DarkSword and Coruna iOS exploits continue to attack crypto wallets
    Macworld A new report by security researchers at Censys warns that the DarkSword exploit on iOS continues to be used in conjunction with Coruna malware to steal cryptocurrency wallets. Discovered earlier this year, DarkSword/Coruna is a dual-edged hacking toolkit. DarkSword attacks WebKit and JavaScriptCore to access iOS’s SpringBoard that managing app launch and the Home screen. Coruna is the payload used to steal crypto wallet information.Censys’ research found s…
    - 2 days ago 9 Oct 26, 11:24pm -
  • Apple Arcade in October: Five new games added to the service
    Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.Updated October 9, 2026: There are five new games on the service this month: 4 Pics 1 Word+, Pusheen’s Place, River City Survivors, Terraria+, and Touchgrind BMX 2+.What is Apple Arcade?Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription servi…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 10:43pm -
  • Apple TV this week: ‘Matchbox The Movie’ and ‘Small Prophets’ are now streaming
    Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content.There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s service, too. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies.Updated October 9: The John Cena action film Matchbox The Movie an…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 10:04pm -
  • Microsoft really wants my old MacBook
    Macworld Did you see that the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has a magnetic USB-C port? Yeah, yeah, I know, MacBooks have MagSafe, blah blah, blah. But magnetic USB-C! That’s so cool. How cool? So cool that I’m considering switching from this M5 Max MacBook Pro that I’m typing on now!Wait, it gets better. Now that I’m going to switch over to glorious magnetic USB-C, Microsoft wants to make it easier by taking my MacBook in a trade-in. Wow, bold move, Micros…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:29pm -
  • Bose’s flagship noise cancelling headphones are $400 less than AirPods Max today
    Macworld Bose QuietComfortView DealNo matter if it’s your neighbor’s dogs that bark when you’re trying to concentrate on reading, the other commuters talking too loudly, or your coworkers yapping about the game last night, a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones can block everything out for you. If AirPods Max are too expensive for your budget—and we don’t blame you—there are plenty of equally good alternat…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:18pm -
  • Those iPhone 18 Pro production cuts are actually a really good sign
    Macworld Apple’s stock took a bit of a tumble today following a report from Nikkei Asia that iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut by as much as 20 percent due to “soft demand.” The publication cites the new phones’ prices as the main reason for the pullback, with Apple raising starting prices by $100 on the back on soaring memory and storage costs.Of course, we’ve heard all this before. Every year, overseas outlets run stories about iPhone production cuts as Ap…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 8:59pm -
  • Best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac for 2026
    Macworld USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats—USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt—but they all have the same reversible connector at the end and are interchangeable and backwards compatible. All of Apple’s new devices now use USB-C or Thunderbolt for charging and data transfers.Some cables are only really good for charging as their data-transfer (bandwidth) rate is too slow to be practical. In the…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 7:50pm -
  • 6 iPhone 18 Pro photography tricks worth spending more to get
    Macworld Apple has been actively marketing the iPhone’s camera capabilities for more than a decade. With every flagship launch, the company boasts about its smartphone’s latest photography and videography features—and even encourages users to share their snaps through the Shot on iPhone campaign.This year, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max received professional-grade camera upgrades that push their limits further than any other phone. In fact, the software and har…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 4:15pm -
  • This genius Mac utility is exactly what my messy desktop needs
    Macworld The desktop on my Mac is a mess. File and folder icons look like they’re strewn everywhere (I swear there’s a method to the madness). I put stuff on my desktop for quick and easy access to things I’m currently working on, but it’s not only unsightly, but it’s also a pain when I need to take a screenshot, which happens often.Terkel Gjervig seems to have the solution to my desktop problem. Gjervig posted a video of his latest project, Desktop Cleaning,…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
  • These MacBook refurbs are only $650
    Macworld TL;DR: Get a refurbished M2 MacBook Air with 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD for $649.99 (reg. $999).New MacBooks are expensive, but if you’re just looking for a good machine for work or school, you might not need to pay full price. Refurbished Macs are a great option if you want a reliable computer for a solid price. That’s how you can get this 2022 MacBook Air for just $649.99 (reg. $999).This MacBook Air has an M2 chip with an 8-core CPU and an 8-cor…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
  • This $199.90 iOS scanner app is only $25 for 2 days
    Macworld TL;DR: Scan and edit documents on your iPhone or iPad with a lifetime iScanner subscription on sale for $25 through October 11.If you don’t own a scanner, turning a signed contract or tax form into a clean, editable PDF is remarkably inconvenient. iScanner turns your iPhone or iPad into a document scanner and PDF editor, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $24.97 (reg. $199.90) for the next two days.Point your camera at a page, and iScanner finds…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
  • Touchscreen MacBook is set to launch on October 27
    Macworld October is shaping up to be chock full o’ treats. Besides Apple’s “Welcome Home” smart home event next week, Apple is going to have another round of product releases on October 27, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This later event will feature the touchscreen MacBook as well as an M6 iMac, M6 MacBook Pro, and a new iPad mini.Gurman reports that the October 27 launch “will include an online video presentation and in-person component for the pre…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 3:16am -
  • 2026 iPad mini: Release date, OLED display, A20 Pro, price and latest rumors
    Macworld For those who need a premium small-screen tablet, the iPad mini is a popular choice. But should you buy one now, or should you wait to see what Apple has in store for the next model? Most buyers should wait – the next model is expected to bring meaningful upgrades, and October 2026 is now the leading launch window. However, the launch could slip to early 2027 due to chip demand and wider supply constraints.Here’s what the latest rumors say about the re…
    - 3 days ago 9 Oct 26, 2:21am -