The Unofficial Apple Blog

• Apple Releases iPadOS 27.2 With New Siri AI Features
  Apple released iPadOS 27.2 on October 26, 2026, introducing several improvements to its tablet operating system. The update focuses on easier Siri AI access, improved app functionality, and additional privacy controls. Although this release does not introduce major interface changes, it offers useful improvements for everyday users. Most notably, Apple has simplified how users interact […]The post Apple Releases iPadOS 27.2 With New Siri AI Features appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 5:53pm -
• Apple Releases visionOS 27.2 With Bug Fixes and Siri AI Updates
  Apple released visionOS 27.2 on October 26, 2026, bringing another software update to its Vision Pro headset. However, the latest release focuses mainly on maintenance rather than introducing major new features. The update includes bug fixes and performance improvements designed to support smoother operation. Additionally, Apple has introduced broader Siri AI language support and changes […]The post Apple Releases visionOS 27.2 With Bug Fixes and Siri AI Updates appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 5:48pm -
• Apple Releases watchOS 27.2 With Performance Fixes
  Apple released watchOS 27.2 on October 26, 2026, bringing another software update to its popular smartwatch lineup. Although the release introduces no apparent new features, it focuses on maintaining a smooth and reliable user experience. The update carries build number 24S118 and continues Apple’s regular software maintenance schedule. Furthermore, the release suggests that Apple is […]The post Apple Releases watchOS 27.2 With Performance Fixes appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 5:43pm -
• Apple OLED iMac and MacBook Air Launches Still Years Away
  Apple is reportedly developing OLED versions of the iMac and MacBook Air, signalling a major display upgrade for its popular computers. However, customers hoping to purchase these models soon may face a lengthy wait. According to reports published on October 25, 2026, Apple has begun testing prototypes featuring OLED screens. The company is also preparing […]The post Apple OLED iMac and MacBook Air Launches Still Years Away appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 2:11am -
• Apple Closes Seven French Stores Amid Paris Protest Concerns
  Apple temporarily closed seven retail stores across France on Saturday, October 24, 2026, amid concerns about renewed protests. The decision followed violent incidents during demonstrations on October 17, when rioting and looting damaged several businesses. Consequently, Apple suspended operations at all three of its stores within central Paris. The affected locations included Apple Champs-Élysées, Apple […]The post Apple Closes Seven French Stores Amid Paris Protest Concerns appeared first…
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 11:05pm -
• Apple CEO John Ternus Launches iPhone Duo Sales in Texas
  Apple officially launched sales of its highly anticipated iPhone Duo on October 23, 2026, drawing enthusiastic crowds to stores worldwide. However, this year’s launch featured a notable change in Apple’s traditional opening-day celebrations. Instead of greeting customers in New York, newly appointed CEO John Ternus welcomed shoppers at Apple’s Domain Northside store in Austin, Texas. […]The post Apple CEO John Ternus Launches iPhone Duo Sales in Texas appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 10:39pm -

Apple Insider

• newM6 Mac mini with 24GB RAM drops to $1,179, but supply is limited
  Amazon is knocking $120 off the upgraded M6 Mac mini with 24GB of RAM, bringing the price down to $1,179, but you'll want to act fast as supply is limited.Save $120 on Apple's M6 Mac mini.The $120 discount at Amazon brings the price of the upgraded M6 Mac mini desktop down to $1,179. This configuration, part number MHQM4LL/A, has Apple's M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with a 512GB SSD. Most notably, it also has a bump up to 24GB of unified memory, allowing for more tasks to ru…
  - 1 hour ago 28 Oct 26, 8:38pm -
• newSize matters: South Korea spared iPad mini image's potentially offensive gesture
  Apple has chosen to use a different image in South Korea to promote the iPad mini in South Korea, likely over fears that the version used the rest of the world might resemble an offensive gesture mocking the size of someone's manhood.An iPad mini promotional image from Apple's website in most of the world [top], and the same image in South Korea [bottom]The launch of the updated iPad mini with OLED has unexpectedly sparked a bit of controversy. One of its marketing images was edited due to alleg…
  - 2 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 8:07pm -
• newSouth Korea becomes the latest to fine Apple and Google millions over their App Stores [u]
  It seemed such a simple idea when Steve Jobs announced the App Store and Apple's 30% cut, especially when compared to the costs of selling boxed software at retail. South Korea is just the latest country to put that model at risk.South Korea has fined Apple and Google over their App Store practicesAccording to AP News, South Korea has joined the ranks of countries fining Apple over App Store practices. The Korea Media and Communication Commission has fined both Apple and Google after some years…
  - 2 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 7:44pm -
• newApple TV 'Shrinking' season 4 has wrapped filming
  One of the stars of "Shrinking," specifically Jessica Williams, has posted on Instagram that filming has concluded for season four. Apple hasn't said anything about when the season will air, but this development means sooner, rather than later. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 7:42pm -
• newAmazon's new Alexa devices are outfitted with Matter & Thread
  Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep.New Alexa devices from AmazonThe October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays. Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls to a shared household screen.Amazon's latest products address some of the same needs, but the company…
  - 2 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 7:37pm -
• newThere's a fix if your external SSD won't connect to iPhone Duo
  There are a couple of reasons why your iPhone Duo won't see a connected external drive, but more importantly, there's a solution.This Lexar external drive works fine with an iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the iPhone Duo can't see it.So you have an external drive that plugs into the USB-C port of your old iPhone perfectly fine. But when you connect it to your iPhone Duo, nothing happens.Not to build up suspense here, there are two possible solutions. One is that if you have the iPhone Duo in a case, take…
  - 2 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 7:32pm -
• newTouchscreen MacBook Pro almost certainly has dynamic island
  A prolific leaker on X has continued his macOS 27.2 code dives. And in the latest one, he's found Dynamic Island graphics for AirPods, battery alerts and more. It was previously rumored that the notch would be gone in the OLED MacBook Pro, but it's more certain now. We'll all see together later today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 7:11pm -
• newHinge, dual-layer OLED expectations continue ahead of new MacBook Pro launch
  Hours ahead of Apple's expected touch-enabled MacBook Pro launch, a leaker backs up rumors about price rises and changes to the hinge.The current M5 Pro MacBook Pro, sans OLEDApple is holding a "Pro and Tell" press event on Wednesday, with it capping off a week of updates. That event is expected to include not only the iPad mini, iMac, and M6 MacBook Pro for members of the media to try out, but also an OLED MacBook Pro.The evening before the event, Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital decided to pos…
  - 3 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 7:08pm -
• newJohn Ternus teases MacBook Pro announcement
  John Ternus' social media team has posted a video on X, clearly reminiscent of the back of a MacBook Pro. In the video, a spotlight pans up, and ends on a wall. Maybe teasing the return of a lit Apple logo on the back of the computer? We'll see soon enough. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 7:02pm -
• newThe global memory crisis will annoy everyone until 2030 at least
  The memory crisis isn't going to be solved before 2030, and there's a new shortage brewing that's just going to make things worse and more expensive.Memory chips are in high demand. It's not going to get better anytime soon. - Image credit: SK HynixManufacturers and consumers are already dealing with the effects of high memory demand caused primarily through AI data center and infrastructure buildouts. Now, it seems that the problem will be affecting more components, and for years longer than an…
  - 4 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 5:53pm -

• newWhat to do about a lost or stolen iPhone before it becomes a bigger mess
  Marking a stolen iPhone as lost instantly locks your data, but the real race is securing your accounts before the thief does. Here is how to lock it down and recover.What do I do if my iPhone was stolen?Your first instinct may be to retrace the day and check under car seats, behind couch cushions, or anywhere you recently used your iPhone. Do that, but secure the missing iPhone immediately while you search so a simple loss doesn't turn into stolen access to your accounts.The hardware is replacea…
  - 5 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 5:09pm -
• newApple Watch testimonies continue in two new ads
  On Wednesday, Apple debuted a pair of new user testimonies. The first, shown here, is another lifesaving story. The second is an impressive story about a man who started his fitness journey at 340 pounds, shedding more than 150 pounds along the way. Both are ads, sure, but they're also worth your time to watch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 5:07pm -
• newJudge grants yet more of Apple's requests for OpenAI information
  As the case inches closer to trial, OpenAI has been ordered to surrender more details to Apple about its employees' use of devices and tools, and its recruitment practices.The lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI continues with the ChatGPT maker being ordered to provide more information.Apple has been pressing for early discovery in its lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, arguing that delays materially hurt it. Judge Edward Davila has previously tended to side with Apple, but den…
  - 5 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 4:55pm -
• newNintendo isn't going to be thrilled about Switch 2 games running on Apple hardware
  NX2Apple is essentially Rosetta for Nintendo Switch games. The utility will unpack the game's data, rewrite the game's code for Apple Silicon, translate shaders to Metal, and pack it all into a .IPA file. What's done with that file after that is left as an exercise for the reader.https://github.com/LNPANDY/NX2Apple Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 4:45pm -
• newAs expected, you're going to pay a lot if you want a touchscreen MacBook Pro
  Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro reportedly carries a $400 premium, with a starting price of $2,899.Touchscreen MacBook Pro pricing starts at $2,899Apple is expected to introduce 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro models on Wednesday as premium additions to the lineup. The existing non-touchscreen models will remain available alongside them.According to Bloomberg's sources, Apple mulled over a $2,899 starting price for the 14-inch model with an M5 Pro chip. That would make it $400…
  - 16 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 5:24am -
• new'Way of the Warrior Kid' lands on Apple TV ahead of Thanksgiving
  A Navy SEAL helps his nephew face bullies and build confidence in "Way of the Warrior Kid."Chris Pratt's "Way of the Warrior Kid" heads to Apple TV | Image credit: Apple TVApple Original Films has released the trailer for "Way of the Warrior Kid," starring Chris Pratt and Jude Hill. The film premieres worldwide on Apple TV on November 25, 2026.The story follows Marc, a middle school student who struggles with bullying, schoolwork, and making friends. His summer changes when his injured uncle Jak…
  - 19 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 2:33am -
• newChatGPT can now manage your iCloud Calendar and iCloud emails
  Thanks to dedicated iCloud plugins, OpenAI's ChatGPT can now use details from your iCloud email inbox to schedule and update events in the Calendar app.ChatGPT can now interact with your iCloud emails and calendar events, with your permission.On Tuesday, following the debut of an upgraded M6 iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro, OpenAI revealed that ChatGPT has gained two new iCloud plugins. As a result, OpenAI has greatly improved ChatGPT's compatibility with iCloud email and the Apple Calendar app.In…
  - 19 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 2:28am -
• newWith the new iMac and MacBook Pro, Apple is targeting stubborn Intel holdouts
  It's been about six years since Apple Silicon hardware first started shipping and still Apple will not launch a Mac without stressing how much better it would be if everyone moved on from Intel, please.Insert: the new M6 iMac range. But back in 2020, Apple — and we — thought the 27-inch Intel iMac was fast - image credit: Apple.It's a truism that if you were an Intel Mac user and you tried even the first M1 Apple Silicon equivalent, you could even be shocked at the It's six years since Apple…
  - 21 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 12:33am -
• newOn OLED MacBook Pro-eve, I have just one question
  Apple is expected to announce its touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro on October 27. On October 26, I still find it impossible to really grasp who this machine is for and if anyone is really crying out for what seems to be a MacBook More-Pro.Who's crying out for a touchscreen MacBook Pro?There have long been rumors of Apple's plans to release a new laptop that will sit above the current 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros in its lineup. It may or may not be called the MacBook Ultra, although it seems unlikely…
  - 22 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 11:22pm -
• newBlowout deal: Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM plunges to $1,999
  B&H has Apple's 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM and a 96W adapter for $1,999, a discount of $420 off.Save $420 on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleThe blowout $1,999 special at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo delivers the lowest price of the season as B&H looks to clear out inventory to make way for M6 models.Buy M5 MacBook Pro 32GB for $1,999 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 23 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 11:13pm -
• newM6 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M5 14-inch MacBook Pro: Baselines compared
  The MacBook Pro line has graduated to M6, with the 14-inch entry-level model getting a timely performance boost. Here's how the new model compares to the previous model.M6 14-inch MacBook Pro [left], M5 14-inch MacBook Pro [right]The M5 14-inch MacBook Pro was introduced in October 2025 as a replacement for the M4 version. It's only been a year, but Apple's done the same thing again, this time to the M6.The change takes the form of the typical spec-bump update, which is chiefly a performance imp…
  - 23 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 10:59pm -
• newMacBook Neo 2 now predicted to arrive before summer 2027
  A new report claims that Apple is planning to release a second generation of its hit MacBook Neo in the first half of 2027.The current MacBook NeoThe original MacBook Neo was released in March 2026 and proved to be an enormous success. It was such a hit that there was immediately a belief that a next-generation model would follow, and even unsupported wishful thinking that it would be a touch-screen one.Now Bloomberg is reporting that the second generation MacBook Neo will launch in the first ha…
  - 23 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 10:41pm -
• newFormula 1's CEO sees a very long-term future with Apple TV
  Questions about viewership haven't cooled Formula 1's enthusiasm for Apple TV, with the sport's president and CEO hoping to extend its U.S. broadcasting partnership beyond 2030.Apple TV + F1Liberty Media president and CEO Derek Chang told Axios at an October 22 event in Austin, TX that F1 intends to see its five-year agreement through and hopes the partnership continues afterward. Chang said Apple has performed even better than the company expected.Chang wouldn't confirm whether the contract inc…
  - 24 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 9:57pm -
• M6 24-inch iMac vs M4 24-inch iMac: Apple's all-in-ones compared
  Apple has updated the 24-inch iMac to use the M6 chip. Here's what's new in the desktop Mac versus the M4 model from two years ago.M6 iMac [left], M4 iMac [right]Apple's last update to the 24-inch iMac was in 2024, when it shifted from the original M1 to the M4 chip. Two years later, Apple has now bumped the chip up yet again, this time to the M6.However, as usual for a spec-bump update, a lot of the iMac has remained the same instead of changing with the times. While OLED is a future prospect,…
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 8:59pm -
• Siri AI expands to five more languages as EU users remain left out
  French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish speakers can now use Siri AI to find personal information and carry out multi-step tasks.Siri AI adds five languages with Apple's 27.2 updatesOn Monday, Apple rolled out its 27.2 software updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and more. The releases expand language support for Siri AI, bringing the revamped assistant to more users around the world.Siri AI is now available in French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Apple says support for tradit…
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 8:56pm -
• Apple's 11-inch iPad drops to $399 during Amazon's month-end sale
  Amazon's $399 iPad deal is back for the end of October, delivering the lowest iPad price in Apple's iPad lineup.Pick up an iPad for just $399 during Amazon's sale.As Apple unveiled a new iPad mini 8 this week with a higher starting price than the last generation, shoppers looking for a cheaper option can pick up the A16 11-inch iPad for $399 at Amazon today.Buy iPad 11 for $399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 8:52pm -
• New iMac keeps old design but adds M6 processor
  Apple has launched an updated iMac for the first time since 2024, bringing this longstanding favorite up to the speeds of the latest Mac mini.Apple's new M6 iMac range - image credit: AppleIf it ain't broke, eventually update it. Apple has released its first update to the all-in-one iMac since the 2024 edition gained an M4 processor."iMac is the world's best all-in-one, and today it raises the bar yet again," said Shelly Goldberg, Apple's vice president of Hardware Engineering in a statement. "W…
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 7:47pm -
• Slight 14-inch MacBook Pro refresh adds M6 AI power, Wi-Fi 7
  The lower-end 14-inch MacBook Pro got an update on Tuesday, with the model getting better wireless networking, and most importantly, more power with the M6 processor.MacBook Pro M6 is iterativeIt's not the flashiest of upgrades, nor is there an associated enclosure re-design. But, in the middle of a week of upgrades, Apple announced the new model in a press release.There's still no M6 Pro or M6 Max processor, and those are not expected soon, if ever. However, the "entry level" MacBook Pro is get…
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 7:15pm -
• MotionVFX, AI tools feature in Apple Creator Studio's latest update
  Apple Creator Studio has more AI-based updates, with the biggest change being the inclusion of MotionVFX plug-ins and templates.Apple Creator StudioApple has been steadily making updates to the Apple Creator Studio, including one in September taking advantage of the new iPhone 18 Pro camera. Its latest update is, however, more AI-focused.The main change is the inclusion of MotionVFX directly into Final Cut Pro for Mac. The addition brings with it thousands of templates, graphics, titles, and tra…
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 7:04pm -
• M6 vs M4: How two years and two chip generations change Apple Silicon
  Owners of M4 Macs may feel the temptation to upgrade to the M6 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, or iMac. Here's what to expect with the jump to Apple's newest silicon.M6 vs M4In August 2026, Apple introduced the M6 as its new entry-level chip, as well as the M6 generation itself. Brought out with the Mac mini, the M6 was framed by Apple as a way to benefit more from AI, with changes that made it an ideal chip for machine learning workloads.The introduction took place just over two years after Apple launch…
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 7:01pm -
• There's an open source replacement for the terrible Logitech mouse software
  The Logitech Options+ software phones home, is a resource hog, and crashes a lot on Mac. OpenLogi is an open source replacement for the configuration tool, is light-weight, and runs on Windows, Mac, or Linux. Better yet, there's no telemetry.https://openlogi.org Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 6:24pm -
• iPhone 18e rumored to get A20 processor but not stray much from iPhone 17e
  A new claim from a generally reliable leaker details most of the specifications for the forthcoming iPhone 18e, with the only significant upgrade being the processor.The iPhone 18e and iPhone 18 may be more similar than the iPhone 17e and iPhone 17 were.Leaker Digital Chat Station has been posting and sometimes reposting about the display for the iPhone 20 Pro, but now claims to have details for the iPhone 18e.Writing on the Chinese social media site Weibo, the leaker says that the iPhone 18e wi…
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 6:09pm -
• iPhone Duo hinge maker denies blame for screen failures
  An Apple supplier insists that its components aren't the cause of hinge failures that break the screen of the iPhone Duo, as the social media fallout over the fault rolls on.A sheared-off part of an iPhone Duo hinge mechanism - Image Credit: CuriousHagi/YouTubeFollowing the release of the iPhone Duo, there have been reports of screen breakages, with quite a few highlighting a very common point of failure for the hinge. In an attempt to get ahead of the story, part of Apple's supply chain claims…
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 5:13pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro sales beat iPhone 17 Pro figures, but only because of China
  Contrary to complaints from stock analysts about poor iPhone 18 Pro sales, new supply chain research claims that the demand for the iPhone 18 Pro has been high in China, making up for some weakness elsewhere.Apple's iPhone 18 ProIt was already clear that the iPhone 18 Pro had sold well as it appears to have been key to Apple reaching a $5 trillion market valuation. But in a note sent to AppleInsider, Counterpoint Research says that demand has been more patchy and region-specific than with the iP…
  - 1 day ago 27 Oct 26, 5:11pm -
• JAY-Z steps onto the Super Bowl stage after years behind the show
  After years of helping bring artists to the Super Bowl Halftime Show, JAY-Z will take the stage himself, with Apple Music offering exclusive content ahead of the performance.JAY-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl 2027 halftime showApple Music, alongside the NFL and Roc Nation, has announced that JAY-Z will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show. The show will take place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, February 14, 2027."From Reasonable Doubt to standing…
  - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 8:15am -
• 'F1' star Damson Idris returns to Apple TV for Utah-set thriller
  A hunt for a runaway thief turns into a fight for survival in upcoming Apple TV thriller "Sacrament."The Apple TV logoApple Original Films is developing "Sacrament," a thriller starring "F1" actor Damson Idris. Jonathan Levine is attached to direct, while Idris will also produce.As Deadline notes, the film follows two Chicago cops-turned-contractors, tracking a runaway thief to a remote township in Sacrament, Utah. While the job starts out routine enough, it quickly escalates into a battle where…
  - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 5:28am -
• How to keep politicians from flooding your iPhone with campaign texts
  Political campaign texts are relentless ahead of Election Day, with fundraising appeals piling up in Messages. One iPhone setting can silence their alerts without forcing you to block each unfamiliar number.Political texts plague everyoneBlocking a number doesn't help much when the next fundraising appeal arrives from a different one. Political fundraising groups even raised objections when Apple expanded message filtering in iOS 26, concerned that donation requests would go unnoticed.Apple's Sc…
  - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 4:32am -
• Don't wait to update: iOS 27.2 brings security fixes over 130 vulnerabilities
  Apple's iOS 27.2 update protects your data and stops malicious apps from accessing your camera and Bluetooth without permission. Here's why you should update.iOS 27.2 includes a fix that stops apps from accessing your iPhone's camera system.On Monday, only days after the iPhone Duo reached customers, Apple made iOS 27.2 available for download. The update includes well over 130 security enhancements, and 25 of them prevent attackers from accessing sensitive user data.Notably, Apple patched an Acc…
  - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 3:11am -
• Apple acknowledges social media reports of iPhone Duo screen cracking
  In a very brief statement, Apple says that a small number of iPhone Duo units have an issue impacting the inner display. It does not appear to be that many units impacted.Example of how and where the iPhone Duo hinge is failing, breaking the screenOver the weekend, there have been accounts on social media discussing iPhone Duo screen failures. They are all remarkably similar, and appear to be because of a hinge failure.On Monday afternoon, Apple issued a brief statement about the matter. Continu…
  - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 1:53am -
• Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu on recent merger, AI control, & more on Smart Home Insider
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu joins to discuss its recent merger and more of the latest news.Smart Home Insider PodcastEarlier in 2026, SwitchBot and Nanoleaf announced a merger to expand their reach into the smart home. Gimmy Chu, Nanoleaf CEO and co-founder, is back to discuss how the merger happened and what it means for their product lines.Before the interview, we dig into the news. Leading things off are new reports on the second-generation…
  - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 1:31am -
• iOS 27.2 is out without the Apple Health revamp
  Apple's first major update to iOS 27 has arrived, with iOS 27.2 bringing FaceTime Dual Capture and an Apple Music logo change, but no Apple Health revamp.iOS 27 on an iPhoneFollowing four developer beta cycles and one release candidate build, Apple is now making the update for iOS 27.2 available to the public. The update is available to all iPhones that are compatible with iOS 27 at the time of its launch.The upgrade is unusual in that it jumps over iOS 27.1 in favor of iOS 27.2. The reality is…
  - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 12:12am -
• iPadOS 27.2 is now available, and places Siri AI front and center
  Apple's Health app redesign isn't launching quite yet, but iPadOS 27.2 does introduce a new Siri AI function when selecting text.iPadOS 27.2 makes it easier to access Siri when using a trackpadApple's point updates are hit or miss in terms of OS-specific features across platforms. For iPadOS 27.2, it's a smaller release, but there's still something to try out.When you're selecting text using a trackpad or mouse, a contextual popup will appear prompting you to "Ask Siri." The popup already appear…
  - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 12:11am -
• Most of Canada about to get AirPods Pro hearing aid features
  The features are coming in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan are on the list for adoption. Ontario is notably absent from that list. The features first launched in the US in iOS 18.1. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 11:41pm -
• Bug fixes and performance improvements are all you'll find in visionOS 27.2
  Apple has released visionOS 27.2 with minor updates that are primarily related to other OS changes.visionOS 27.2 is a small updateApple Vision Pro didn't see many significant operating system changes through visionOS 26, and that pattern seems to be continuing into visionOS 27. The visionOS 27.2 release doesn't have any platform-specific features, though it does contain bug fixes.If you're wondering where visionOS 27.1 went, don't worry, you didn't miss an update. Apple preserved the OS 27.1 upd…
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 11:29pm -
• macOS 27.2 is out with cosmetic changes, new Siri AI languages
  After weeks of testing, Apple has released macOS Golden Gate 27.2. Officially it's a minor release, but under the hood changes are preparing the way for touch-screen Macs.Apple's macOS Golden Gate.As previously revealed during the beta testing period, macOS 27.2 has introduced a cosmetic change to Apple Music. It's part of a wider rebrand that includes a new video sting for music productions. Now that macOS 27.2 has been released as the official current OS for the Mac, there are a few visual cha…
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 11:28pm -
• Get ready to update your Apple Watch to watchOS 27.2
  While it might not be packed with exciting new features, watchOS 27.2 will help keep your Apple Watch operating smoothly.Apple rolls out watchOS 27.2Apple has released a watchOS update with no apparent new features, suggesting that watchOS 27.2 is geared toward stability improvements and bug fixes. While Apple occasionally releases features with minor watchOS updates, generally, larger releases are where we see anything noteworthy.watchOS 27.2 is build number 24S118. Continue Reading on AppleIns…
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 11:27pm -
• OLED iPad mini 8 vs iPad mini 7: Apple's tiny tablets compared
  Apple has updated the iPad mini, and this time the OLED screen is the star. Here's what's changed in the eighth-gen model compared to the iPad mini 7.iPad mini 8 [left], iPad mini 7 [right]The launch of the eighth-generation iPad mini is, for once, an evolutionary act on Apple's part. It is a continuation of the company's effort to bring OLED to every platform.Previously only available on the iPad Pro models, it's now hit Apple's smallest tablet, jumping past the iPad Air entirely. Continue Read…
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 10:39pm -
• Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 with 24GB RAM plunges to $1,499
  B&H is discounting Apple's M5 MacBook Air line, with the 15-inch model with 24GB of RAM marked down to $1,499, $200 off.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM - Image credit: AppleThe $1,499 15-inch MacBook Air configuration in Midnight is equipped with Apple's 10-core M5 chip, along with an upgrade to 24GB of unified memory. A 512GB SSD rounds out the configuration.Buy 15" MacBook Air 24GB for $1,499 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 8:42pm -
• Confessions of a reluctant iPhone Duo buyer
  If there's anything more idiotic than spending $2,000 on an iPhone Duo, it's getting up at 4:00 AM to go buy it. I did both of those things, and am so relieved to say I'm glad.Left: my photo of Apple Birmingham as it opened to sell the iPhone Duo. Right: this article. Using split screen on an iPhone Duo.It was the pre-order failure that really sold me. I'd spent weeks figuring out the finances to buy an iPhone Duo and had set up the pre-order perfectly, but it went wrong.I had got onto the onlin…
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 8:32pm -
• Score $1,000 off iPhone Duo & pay $0 out of pocket when joining T-Mobile
  Apple's first foldable is its most expensive smartphone yet, but T-Mobile has got your back with $1,000 off an iPhone Duo when you join America's best network* with zero dollars out of pocket and no trade-in required.Get iPhone Duo from T-Mobile for $1,000 off and nothing due today.The iPhone Duo is Apple's most exciting smartphone in years, but it will also cost a pretty penny no matter how you choose to pay for it. Luckily, when you switch to T-Mobile, you'll get that foldable at a steep disco…
  - 5 days ago 23 Oct 26, 8:19pm -