The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple HomeView Lacks VESA Wall Mount Support
  Apple’s new HomeView smart home display offers several installation choices, but one important limitation could affect buyers. The device lacks VESA mounting support, restricting compatibility with standard wall brackets. Apple introduced HomeView on October 13, 2026, as part of its growing smart home ecosystem. Starting at $299, the device aims to simplify home automation and […]The post Apple HomeView Lacks VESA Wall Mount Support appeared first on TUAW.
  - 20 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 2:25am -
• newApple HomeView Cannot Play Apple TV Natively
  Apple’s new HomeView smart display faces fresh criticism over its limited entertainment features. Despite its modern design, the device cannot play Apple TV content through a native application. The device also lacks direct access to several other Apple services. Moreover, users must rely on an iPhone or iPad for certain entertainment functions, raising questions about […]The post Apple HomeView Cannot Play Apple TV Natively appeared first on TUAW.
  - 21 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 1:19am -
• newApple HomeView Faces Criticism Over Missing App Store
  Apple’s new HomeView promises a smarter way to manage everyday household activities. However, its lack of an App Store has raised questions about the device’s long-term usefulness. The smart home display combines personalized information, voice assistance, and home controls in a compact design. Despite these advantages, users apparently cannot install third-party applications, limiting how they […]The post Apple HomeView Faces Criticism Over Missing App Store appeared first on TUAW.
  - 21 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 1:11am -
• Apple HomeView Smart Home Accessories Launch in December
  Apple is expanding its smart home ambitions with HomeView and a new collection of connected accessories. The company plans to introduce select products in December 2026, followed by additional devices in early 2027. The Apple Home Collection brings together products from LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Moreover, it aims to simplify home management through one […]The post Apple HomeView Smart Home Accessories Launch in December appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 10:08am -
• Apple TV 4K Models From 2021 to Receive Siri AI Upgrade
  Apple is bringing its upgraded Siri AI assistant to older Apple TV 4K models, giving existing users access to new features without replacing their devices. According to a new report, the update will support second-generation Apple TV 4K models from 2021 and newer versions. Moreover, users will not need to purchase Apple’s latest $299 streaming […]The post Apple TV 4K Models From 2021 to Receive Siri AI Upgrade appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 9:36am -
• HomePod Surround Sound Requires New Apple TV 4K and Four Speakers
  Apple has confirmed that its new four-speaker HomePod surround sound system will only work with the latest Apple TV 4K. The feature promises a more immersive home theater experience. However, Apple has introduced strict hardware requirements that limit compatibility with older devices. According to Apple’s specifications, users need four compatible HomePod speakers and the fourth-generation […]The post HomePod Surround Sound Requires New Apple TV 4K and Four Speakers appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 7:02am -

Apple Insider

• newFinding a place for Apple HomeView on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy.The Apple HomeView is the central smart hub to your Apple Home. It'll display photos, now-playing music, and host information shared from up to six user's iPhones.It's fairly priced at $299 and your hosts discuss exactly where they might fit in their home. Wesley imagines they could easily become the n…
  - 47 mins ago 16 Oct 26, 9:31pm -
• newElevation Lab pulls its AirTag Silencer over stalking concerns, issues apology
  Elevation Lab has withdrawn its AirTag Silencer and apologized after acknowledging that permanently disabling the tracker's speaker could help people track victims without their knowledge.Elevation Lab pulls AirTag Silencer over stalking concernsElevation Lab recently released a tool dubbed the AirTag Silencer. To use it, an AirTag owner could remove the battery, insert the AirTag into a jig, and use a hammer to drive a pin directly into the AirTag's speaker.The pin would permanently silence the…
  - 55 mins ago 16 Oct 26, 9:23pm -
• newVocal developers dismayed at DOJ considering antitrust settlement with Apple
  Epic Games now fears that the Department of Justice will let Apple off its antitrust suit with a settlement that does nothing to deter future App Store behavior.Apple's long-running dispute with the DOJ may be coming to an end. Image source: AppleMore than two years on from when the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Apple in an enormous antitrust suit, it has once again signaled that it would consider settling the case. But large developers including Epic Games and now also PayPal have told the D…
  - 2 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 8:15pm -
• newAmazon cuts 2026 Apple TV 4K, HomeView prices with preorder deals
  Amazon has issued 2026 Apple TV 4K and HomeView discounts today, despite the devices being announced mere days ago.Grab preorder Apple TV 4K and HomeView deals - Image credit: AppleYou can grab a $10 preorder discount on the 2026 Apple TV 4K at Amazon, bringing the price down to $289.99 heading into the weekend. Although it's a small discount, it does put a few extra bucks back in your pocket if you were planning on purchasing the set-top box.Buy Apple TV 4K for $289.99 Continue Reading on Apple…
  - 3 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 6:54pm -
• newApple's iPhone anodization process lawsuit win is being appealed
  Apple won against Envirodigm in a trade secret lawsuit surrounding iPhone's anodization process, but an appeal has revived the case in the hopes of catching Apple in some wrongdoing.iPhone 6 by iPhone 6sA little-known lawsuit was brought against Apple in 2020 by Envirodigm alleging trade secret theft. The company said it had a meeting with Apple in August 2013, revealed a secret anodization process that could be used for iPhone, then Apple used that process from 2015 on without involving Envirod…
  - 4 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 6:15pm -
• newSave up to $1,200 on Apple's iPhone Duo
  Wireless carriers are competing for your business with iPhone Duo incentives offering up to $1,200 in bill credits.Get up to $1,200 off an iPhone Duo - Image credit: AppleApple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is finally available for preorder, and wireless carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are already offering up to $1,200 off via bill credits. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 5:43pm -
• newiPhone Duo sells out moments after pre-orders begin
  As expected, Apple's iPhone Duo has seen shipping slip back in most configurations instantly.Apple's iPhone Duo is already on backorder.Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo began at 8 A.M. Eastern and as with most new iPhones — but not all — the stocks sold out rapidly. With the first moments, shipping dates slipped back to November 16, and then to November 23, for all configurations.Apple never states how many devices it has made ready for sale on day one, but the shipping dates normally provide a…
  - 5 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 5:37pm -
• newPreorders for the iPhone Duo are now live
  We have confirmed that Apple's first foldable iPhone is now available to preorder, with launch-day delivery dates expected to slip quickly.iPhone Duo preorders have startedThe Apple Store is back online, with preorders for the iPhone Duo now officially open. Apple once again is using a queue system and will open the order page when it has reached your spot in the queue.As it's done before, Apple opened a preorder configuration option ahead of the launch, allowing buyers to select their preferred…
  - 5 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 5:30pm -
• newWhere to find the best free fonts for Mac without licensing headaches
  The best font websites for Mac offer thousands of free and commercial typefaces, but licensing and compatibility can complicate the search. Here's how to find reliable font repositories, download fonts, and install them on your Mac.Choose your style with fontsFinding a good font isn't particularly difficult. The challenge is choosing a typeface that has the styles you need, works in your apps, and comes with a license that covers what you're making.Some repositories focus on free, open-source fa…
  - 5 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 4:59pm -
• newOnline Apple Store goes down ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders
  The online version of the Apple Store has gone temporarily offline, all in preparation for the opening of pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone.Variations on this Apple Store notice are always posted right before a change such as opening pre-orders. Image credit: Apple.Whenever Apple makes a small but important change to the online Apple Store, it takes the site down first. It's theatrics more than site maintenance, but it's obviously worth it to Apple despite how unt…
  - 9 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 1:33pm -

• newHow to manage your iPhone notifications on iOS 27
  If you're feeling overwhelmed with the amount of notifications you're receiving, you're hardly alone — that's why we're here to show you how to manage notifications on your iPhone.How to manage notifications on iOS 27For as great as the iPhone is, it can be pretty distracting when you think about it. According to a study done in 2024, the average person receives 146 notifications per day.And, the younger you are, the more notifications you receive. Those in Generation Z received about 181 noti…
  - 14 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 8:30am -
• newApple inadvertently reveals new iPad mini model exists
  An iPad mini refresh with an OLED panel is expected at the end of October, but it seems Apple may have leaked its existence early thanks to a French Regulatory website.A new iPad mini is on the wayThere may be a lot of rumors and anonymous tipsters out there trying to reveal Apple's upcoming products, but sometimes the leaks come from within the company itself. An iPad mini was almost certain to arrive before the end of 2026, but now Apple seems to have confirmed it.A French Apple regulatory web…
  - 15 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 7:09am -
• newApple Sports gets better Live Activities
  The new version 4.5 of Apple Sports provides "key stats" during breaks in the action you're following. And, there's more soccer league coverage.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 18 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 4:37am -
• newWithings wants you to pay $100 a year to sync a scale with Apple Health
  Withings has introduced an Apple Health Sync paywall, requiring all new users to pay $99.99 each year to see their weight within Apple's default Health app.Withings will charge new users $99 per year to sync data with Apple Health. Image Credit: Withings.Withings is a French company known for its smart scales, some of which analyze more than 60 biomarkers, while also offering built-in electrodes and a rechargeable battery. The company also touted its dedicated Withings app, as well as its produc…
  - 19 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 3:23am -
• newDon't let iPhone Duo go unprotected, these are the best case options so far
  The best iPhone Duo cases protect Apple's foldable without getting in the way of its hinge, with options ranging from slim MagSafe shells to rugged designs with reinforced protection.iPhone Duo casesA conventional iPhone case only needs to fit around one solid body. The iPhone Duo introduces another consideration with its folding hinge, which needs to move freely while the rest of the phone stays protected.Case makers have approached the challenge in different ways. Some favor thin shells that p…
  - 21 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 1:41am -
• new'Shogun 2 - Complete Edition' release crashes and burns
  Sega and Creative Assembly have acknowledged the incredibly bad response and massive amount of bugs in the Windows and Mac re-release of the product on Steam. As such, the new version has been removed from sale, and the original reinstated, while they figure out how and why the "current experience is not where it needs to be."https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3846830/view/667253496651711518 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 21 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 12:50am -
• newApple's HomeView is $300 at a minimum, and it's not really clear who it's for
  Apple's HomeView is trying to do a lot. So much, in fact, that it makes me wonder if there was a point where Apple ever thought to ask if it was doing too much.Apple's new $300 HomeView: who is it for?When Apple announced the Apple HomeView, I was neither surprised nor impressed. I wasn't surprised because we've known it was coming for the better part of two or three years now.I wasn't impressed because I'm clearly not the target market. I don't know if it makes me deeply uncool, but I genuinely…
  - 22 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 12:29am -
• newUnlikely Apple & Meta team-up brings powerful & local AI to Mac Studio
  Meta worked with Apple to bring its massive Muse Spark Open AI model to M5 Ultra Mac Studios, letting developers run advanced AI locally instead of relying on cloud servers.Meta Muse and Apple IntelligenceAnnounced on October 15, Muse Spark Open is an open-weight AI model designed for coding, software engineering, and tasks that require multiple steps. Meta developed the model with 816 billion parameters, although only 42 billion are active during processing.Running the model requires at least t…
  - 22 hours ago 16 Oct 26, 12:19am -
• newGurman: Apple tested 120Hz and 60Hz displays for OLED iPad
  According to Mark Gurman on his latest episode of the Power On podcast, during the two-year process of developing the new iPad mini, Apple tried both 60Hz, and a ProMotion 120Hz display. He's not certain which Apple decided on for the imminent release. We'll all find out together, I guess.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apples-big-smart-home-bet-is-finally-here/id6817744297?i=1000796459643 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 23 hours ago 15 Oct 26, 11:13pm -
• Devil is in the details: Tidbits from our time trying HomeView
  We've learned a few finicky details from Apple's HomeView launch, including how the live security camera tiles work, how photo albums are displayed, and how to mount the display where a light switch used to be.HomeView, wall-mountedApple introduced HomeView on October 13, but some of its smaller features deserve a closer look. Beyond the hardware and Siri AI features covered in our HomeView hands-on, details from the launch demonstrations reveal more about how the device works around the house.A…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 10:09pm -
• Apple's 'Minions' research turns idle Mac GPUs into a virtual GPU cloud
  Apple has detailed a new system, called Minions, that uses the idle GPUs found in Apple Silicon Macs to create a virtual GPU cloud that combines untapped processing power to chew through complex AI workloads.Mac Studio and Mac mini can become part of a Minion systemDescribed by Apple as a dynamic virtual GPU cloud that "aggregates idle Apple Silicon GPUs" across Macs, Minions can aid teams that need to work with large-scale machine learning inference workloads. Apple's researchers have been usin…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 10:00pm -
• Joswiak: Siri AI is for everyday, not the AI 'lunatic fringe'
  Apple Intelligence isn't made to be like Claude, Grok, or other AI tools that the Silicon Valley "lunatic fringe" praise, says Greg Joswiak, it's built to help regular users.Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing - image credit: Apple.Apple has long been criticized for being behind on AI with Apple Intelligence, although the improved Siri AI has answered many complaints. But speaking to Time magazine, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Joswiak,…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 9:48pm -
• Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD drops to $1,599
  Save $200 on Apple's upgraded 13-inch MacBook Air M5 that's equipped with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD - Image credit: AppleAmazon's mid-October MacBook Air sale delivers $200 in savings on a popular configuration that features a bump up to 24GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD.Buy MacBook Air 24GB, 1TB for $1,599 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 9:21pm -
• Ternus spent 15 years planning the iPhone Duo
  New CEO John Ternus believes Apple should get designs right rather than launch early or emulate rivals, and the iPhone Duo is an example of that.John Ternus and the iPhone Duo - image credit: Apple.Ternus was named as Tim Cook's successor in April 2026, around 25 years after he first joined the company. But after just 10 years, he was already involved in what would become the iPhone Duo.Speaking to Time magazine, he said that he and five fellow engineers had even filed a patent for foldable devi…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 9:02pm -
• Apple donated $25 million to White House ballroom project
  The Washington Post claims to have the goods on who's chipped in a total of $330 million for the controversial White House demolition and ballroom project. Apple is said to have donated $25 million, as has Nvidia. Microsoft is in for $10 million, and so is Lockheed Martin. The White House declined comment on individual donors.https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/10/15/secret-documents-reveal-donors-behind-330-million-trumps-ballroom/ Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on ou…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 7:55pm -
• Looking back at John Sculley's rise as Apple's CEO, and fall on October 15, 1993
  After Steve Jobs, and Tim Cook, the best known head of Apple was John Sculley. AppleInsider looks at Sculley's tenure with the company, and how history has treated the man since.Back: Apple's Knowledge Navigator. Fore: John Sculley in a detail from his book. Image credits: Apple, SculleyNext time you're asked to become CEO of a major company, make sure you negotiate your exit fee before you sign the contract. For until you sign, until you start the job, the company wants you and might give you p…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 6:19pm -
• iPhone Duo has uncompromised performance, same as iPhone 18 Pro
  If the first Geekbench 7 figures for the iPhone Duo are legit, the A20 Pro processor hasn't been slowed down by the foldable's design choices.Apple's iPhone Duo.It's not be a huge surprise that two iPhones with the same A20 Pro processor would show at least similar benchmark results. However, the processor is just part of the whole system, and the iPhone 18 Pro has room for a larger vapor chamber cooling system.As first spotted by NotebookCheck, what the first Geekbench 7 results show, though, i…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 5:32pm -
• 'Maximum Pleasure, guaranteed' gets second season
  In the now-complete first season, "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed" is a comedic thriller that follows newly divorced mom Paula (Tatiana Maslany). Convinced she witnessed a crime, Paula begins her own investigation while simultaneously struggling through a custody battle and an identity crisis. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 4:40pm -
• Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be unveiled on October 28
  Apple is reportedly preparing an October 28 launch for a series of iPad and Mac releases, ranging from the OLED touch-screen MacBook Pro to a new iPad mini.Apple's current MacBook ProFollowing its unveiling of the HomeView on October 12, 2026 with briefings and videos rather than an event, Apple is now expected to do the same again. According to Bloomberg, an extensive all-day press briefing is now scheduled for Wednesday, October 28.Apple is now inviting some media to an all-day product launch…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 4:35pm -
• What you need to use HomePods for Mac system audio
  If your Mac has Wi-Fi 6E and you've got one of the most recent HomePod or HomePod mini models, everything, including notification sounds, can be routed through the smart speakers. Here's what you need.Some HomePod models can output Mac system audioApple just revealed the HomePod mini 2 with an updated S10 chipset and a handful of new features. One of them lets it pair to a Mac for system output, just like what is possible with larger second-generation HomePod.It is possible to use a stereo pair…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 3:59pm -
• OpenAI swears it won't use the Apple trade secrets it seemingly admits it has
  After the judge said he was "highly likely" to grant Apple's injunction, OpenAI is trying to limit the damage by volunteering not to use proprietary information while the case continues.OpenAI has volunteered to not use any Apple trade secrets, while this case continues.In July 2026, Apple sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, and after mounting evidence, the ChatGPT maker ceased denying it. Now according to Bloomberg, OpenAI has vowed to not use any proprietary Apple information.Specific…
  - 1 day ago 15 Oct 26, 3:57pm -
• How to stop strangers from getting a clear look at your house in Apple Maps
  You can ask Apple to blur your home in Apple Maps, making it harder for strangers to inspect your entrance, windows, and driveway through its street-level Look Around imagery.Apple can blur your house in MapsYou might want that extra privacy simply because you don't like having detailed photographs of your home online. For someone dealing with stalking or harassment, obscuring the property can also reduce how much another person can examine without visiting the street.Apple accepts home-blurring…
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 8:26am -
• Apple Maps Detailed City Experience comes to Austin, Texas ahead of F1 Grand Prix
  Apple's Pixar-like Maps upgrade has arrived in Austin, Texas to help F1 racegoers get around in style, plus Circuit of the Americas has some custom details in time for the Grand Prix.Apple Maps brings the Detailed City Experience to Austin, TexasApple Maps has been updating F1 tracks around the world as races occur there. It is a part of promoting Apple's ownership of the US streaming rights of F1 using its various services.The latest track to get special immersive details is the Circuit of the…
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 4:32am -
• Working Apple I signed by Steve Wozniak sold for an impressive $1.15M
  One of the few surviving Apple I units, signed by Steve Wozniak and accompanied by a letter from Steve Jobs, just sold for a record-breaking $1.15 million.The famous "Hatfield" Apple I, signed by Steve Wozniak, just sold for well over a million dollars. Image Credit: Bonhams.The value of the Apple I as a collector's item has increased significantly over the past decade, with one example selling for nearly $500,000, more than the predicted $300,000. The famous "Hatfield" Apple I serves as an even…
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 3:20am -
• Apple Intelligence finally gets a release window for its debut in China
  Apple will bring its 2024 Apple Intelligence features to China as soon as December if a new rumor is correct. It is expected as a part of the iOS 27.3 release.Apple's older version of Apple Intelligence will finally arrive in ChinaApple has been working to get Apple Intelligence ready for the Chinese market since it first announced the features in 2024. It was held back by strict regulatory requirements, including requiring a backend provided by a local company.According to a report from Bloombe…
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 1:51am -
• Apple HomeView hands on: So many questions, but I like it
  At Apple's NYC experience, I got an early look at HomeView, its new smart home display. I still have unanswered questions but my early take is that I like it. A lot.HomeView with the customizable home modular face that be outfitted with different widgets or home accessoriesMost of you have seen the general rundown on the hardware. It's a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, perched atop a speaker base or mounted to a wall that you can control with your voice or touch.It has Siri AI built-in to operate…
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 1:50am -
• iPhone 18 Pro demand takes Apple to a $5 trillion market valuation
  Apple has briefly touched the $5 trillion valuation mark before, but its seemingly unstoppable rise has now taken it back up there again on the back of strong iPhone demand.Apple stocks closed at a new record highBack in October 2025, Apple closed at over $4 trillion for the first time, and then on July 28, 2026, it crossed the $5 trillion mark. It wasn't very long before it dipped back under that to be a paltry $4 trillion and change, but now it's back.At close of market, Apple's valuation once…
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 1:31am -
• How to get Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, USB-C on your old iPod
  The Sprout motherboard replacement for iPod fits inside an original case and uses its screen and click wheel for navigation. There's no soldering, and best of all, it uses a microSD card for storage, like most of the mods for iPods do. There are models coming for iPod 3rd gen, iPod mini, and iPod 4th gen.https://certainthin.gs/sprout Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 12:10am -
• Les Benjamins takes fashion to the sky with iPad-designed hot air balloons
  A fashion designer used an iPad Pro to create flying hot-air balloons inspired by flowers, then made them part of his runway show.iPad Pro used to design balloons for Turkish fashion showLes Benjamins designer Bunyamin Aydin used an iPad Pro to develop a fashion show staged beneath custom hot-air balloons in Turkiye. Apple's latest creative profile follows the project from early sketches to a fashion show shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 15 Oct 26, 12:10am -
• No, Siri AI is not coming to the first-generation HomePod mini
  You may have heard otherwise, but we have confirmed that the first generation HomePod mini is not getting Siri AI. Apple says that HomePod mini 2 and some older Apple TV 4K models will get Siri AI, but that first generation HomePod with the S5 chip will not. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 14 Oct 26, 11:22pm -
• New Echo III T5 gives new Macs three PCI-E slots across Thunderbolt 5
  Sonnet's updated Thunderbolt 5 expansion lineup gives Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro users a way to connect up to three full-size PCIe cards with the newly updated Echo III T5.Sonnettech releases new productsThe Echo III T5 family brings PCIe expansion to Macs that don't have internal card slots. Audio engineers, video editors, and other professionals can connect specialized hardware for recording, video capture, networking, and storage without replacing their computers.The systems suppor…
  - 2 days ago 14 Oct 26, 10:21pm -
• Skip the controller, the Apple TV 4K still isn't a good gaming platform
  Despite the inclusion of the super-fast A19 chip and continued support for game controllers, the new 4th-gen Apple TV 4K is still far from a viable gaming device for anything beyond the most casual of audiences, thanks to missing features and mind-boggling design decisions.Apple TV gaming is still a thing, kinda.Every so often, the Apple TV 4K tries to be a game console, and Apple promotes a ton of games in the App Store to bolster that claim. With the first new Apple TV 4K release in four years…
  - 2 days ago 14 Oct 26, 10:18pm -
• OpenAI cries foul, says Apple stole secrets from it in 2026
  In a new filing, OpenAI claims that it too was victimized by confidential information theft, and implies that Apple's HomeView was somehow influenced by that theft.Apple will get some of the OpenAI documents it requested in court.Without much detail, OpenAI says that during the forensic investigation that is required by Apple's trade secret theft lawsuit, it discovered trade theft by Apple. In a filing on Wednesday, the company vaguely says that the thief joined OpenAI from Apple, worked at Open…
  - 2 days ago 14 Oct 26, 10:07pm -
• Apple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCare
  After viewing the repair costs on Apple's first foldable, we've got a bit of advice for you: go ahead and add AppleCare to your cart right now.iPhone Duo repair costs: prices with and without AppleCareApple has released the uninsured repair costs for the iPhone Duo, and they aren't for the faint of heart. Depending on what damage your phone takes, you could pay 75% of the retail value to get it fixed.Here's what it costs to repair an iPhone Duo, assuming you don't have insurance through your car…
  - 2 days ago 14 Oct 26, 9:43pm -
• Regular iPhone 18 nears production in large quanties, says obvious leak
  Sometimes you don't need inside sources to be a "leaker," you just need a calendar. Right on cue, a leaker is claiming that the iPhone 18 will shortly be produced en masse.The iPhone 17's replacement is reportedly on trackJust as was rumored for a year, Apple split its 2026 iPhone launch in two. The second wave of iPhones features the base iPhone 18 and is expected in spring 2027.Now leaker Fixed Focus Digital has claimed on the Chinese social media platform Weibo that this model will enter mass…
  - 2 days ago 14 Oct 26, 9:17pm -
• How CarPlay entitlements work, and why they're a problem for HomeView
  It's a bafflingly analog process to be given permission to develop for CarPlay, and the HomeView relies on that entitlement. Apple needs to simplify HomeView app approval so developers aren't stuck working through a process designed for cars.HomeView needs a simpler CarPlay app approval processHomeView supports compatible CarPlay audio and video apps, but developers must first secure Apple's approval to support CarPlay. That ties its third-party media selection to a process built for in-car soft…
  - 2 days ago 14 Oct 26, 9:04pm -
• This project allows you to connect an Apple Watch to Android, Linux, Windows
  The Apple Watch Connector vibe-coded project has developed a tool to handle the full Apple Watch setup process without an iPhone. The developers say that it "reconstructs Apple's normal pairing and activation flow so the watch can connect, finish setup, and stay linked to a non-Apple device." It's still extremely early, and there are some very specific hardware requirements, but it's interesting just the same.https://onejailbreak.com/blog/apple-watch-pairs-and-works-with-android-linux-windows/ C…
  - 2 days ago 14 Oct 26, 8:58pm -
• How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026
  Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and the rest of the gang and tune in to watch "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" for free for everybody on Apple TV. Here's how, and when.Watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown' on Apple TVFor many of us, Charlie Brown and the "Peanuts" gang mark some of our very first movie memories. That's why Apple TV is ensuring everyone can revisit those warm and fuzzy childhood feelings, regardless of whether they have an active Apple TV subscription."It's…
  - 22 days ago 25 Sep 26, 8:33am -
• Elgato 4K S review: An excellent capture card for Mac streamers
  The Elgato 4K S is a powerful external peripheral that provides an easy way for Mac users to not just capture video, but also stream gameplay to Twitch, or to just about any place that will allow live video streaming.Elgato 4K S review: The capture device is really compact. In this day and age, the odds are very high that you, or someone you know, is livestreaming on one of the major streaming platforms.From video games to art and crafts, to music and talk shows, streaming is ingrained into mode…
  - 26 Jun 26, 5:55am -
• Abxylute M4 review: Smart design can't save a cramped controller
  The Abxylute M4 joins the growing trend of tiny iPhone controllers with an excellent concept, but its tiny layout and iPhone placement make it tough to use.Abxylute M4 review: a tiny MagSafe controllerI have mixed feelings about the Abxylute M4. It should be the perfect pocketable companion controller for my iPhone.However, multiple problems emerged the first time I picked it up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 30 May 26, 12:33am -