The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newiPhone Duo Battery Capacity Surpasses iPhone 18 Pro
  Apple has revealed the battery capacity of its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, through an official European regulatory filing. The device features a combined battery capacity of 4,883 mAh, exceeding several recent iPhone models. According to Apple’s EU Energy Labels filing, the foldable smartphone uses two batteries within its innovative design. However, its total […]The post iPhone Duo Battery Capacity Surpasses iPhone 18 Pro appeared first on TUAW.
  - 34 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 12:35am -
• Apple Eyes November 6 Launch for OLED MacBook Pro and iPad Mini
  Apple is reportedly preparing a major retail store update for November 6, 2026, suggesting several new devices could arrive soon. The planned changes may coincide with the release of an OLED MacBook Pro and an upgraded iPad mini. According to recent reports, Apple could introduce these products during a rumored October 27 event. Meanwhile, retail […]The post Apple Eyes November 6 Launch for OLED MacBook Pro and iPad Mini appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 8:34pm -
• Apple Tightens App Store Rules Against Harmful AI Image Apps
  Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines to tackle harmful artificial intelligence applications and deceptive developer practices. The changes, announced on October 16, 2026, target apps that create intimate images of people without their consent. Additionally, Apple aims to prevent developers from hiding prohibited features during the app approval process. The move reflects growing […]The post Apple Tightens App Store Rules Against Harmful AI Image Apps appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 4:32pm -
• Apple Antitrust Settlement Faces Opposition From Epic Games and PayPal
  Apple’s long-running antitrust dispute with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) could end through a negotiated settlement. However, major technology companies, including Epic Games and PayPal, have reportedly raised concerns about the possible agreement. The DOJ is considering resolving the case rather than continuing a lengthy legal battle. Meanwhile, developers worry that a settlement could […]The post Apple Antitrust Settlement Faces Opposition From Epic Games and PayPal appeared first on…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 4:20pm -
• iPhone Duo Preorders Open With Prices Starting at $1,999
  Apple has opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, bringing its first foldable smartphone closer to customers. The ordering window began on October 16, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time and 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. With the launch, Apple introduces a new smartphone design that combines a familiar iPhone experience with a larger folding screen. However, […]The post iPhone Duo Preorders Open With Prices Starting at $1,999 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 3:25am -
• Apple CEO John Ternus Reveals 15-Year Journey Behind iPhone Duo
  Apple CEO John Ternus has revealed that the company’s journey toward the iPhone Duo began nearly 15 years ago. The foldable smartphone reflects Apple’s long-term approach to innovation, prioritizing product quality over rushing into competitive markets. Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook in April 2026, discussed the device’s development during a recent interview with Time magazine. […]The post Apple CEO John Ternus Reveals 15-Year Journey Behind iPhone Duo appeared first on TUAW.
  - 3 days ago 17 Oct 26, 7:52pm -

Apple Insider

• newPremium audio hardware vendor Bluesound adds native Apple Music streaming
  Bluesound's wireless speakers and other audio hardware now has Apple Music support integrated, bringing the streaming service to another in-home speaker platform.Bluesound's audio range now supports Apple Music streaming. Image Credit: BluesoundMulti-room audio company Bluesound is rolling out an update to BluOS, the software controlling its device range. The update adds support for Apple Music, bringing it to the company's wireless speakers, stereo components, and soundbars.The update not only…
  - 57 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 12:12am -
• newOWC has 1TB M5 iPad Pros on sale for $1,499 ($300 off)
  Save $300 on Apple's M5 11-inch iPad Pro with 1TB capacity when you pick up a pre-owned model at OWC today.Save $300 on a 1TB iPad Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 9:54pm -
• newPerplexity Computer can run completely local on Mac, with a big caveat
  Perplexity Computer now runs entirely on Apple Silicon Macs, but its recommended RAM requirement is pretty steep and limits actual deployments.M5 Mac miniThe fully local mode launched October 20 for Perplexity Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers. The release builds on April's Personal Computer launch and September's Hybrid Compute update. Personal Computer brought AI automation to native Mac apps, while Hybrid Compute paired local processing with cloud-based reasoning.Users can now choose to ke…
  - 3 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 9:41pm -
• newSony's XR patent sale to Meta is a problem for Apple Vision Pro gaming
  Sony sold over 400 XR patents to Meta, which is bad news for the future of VR gaming on PlayStation. It will become a problem for Apple Vision Pro gamers.PS VR2 controllers with an Apple Vision ProThe sale of patents between companies isn't a new phenomenon, but sometimes they have unintended side effects. In the case of patent transfers from Sony to Meta, it's a move that will impact Apple down the road.In early October, as first reported by ZD Net Korea and translated by Road to VR, Sony sold…
  - 4 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 9:25pm -
• newSimplicity and Siri AI are the HomeView's killer features, says Apple
  The new Siri AI is the "magic" of HomeView, according to Apple execs, but part of that is how little users should have to interact with it.Apple's HomeView.HomeView is Apple's new $299 home hub device, and it was long rumored to be ready but waiting for Siri AI. Now that both that and the hardware are out, Apple has been stressing just how significant Siri AI is."With the magic of Siri AI, [HomeView] comes together in a way that we haven't been able to deliver before," Kaiann Drance, vice presid…
  - 4 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 9:10pm -
• newiPadOS 27 breaks the ability to keep a presentation on screen while using other apps
  Presenting over AirPlay in iPadOS 27 risks exposing private windows to your audience whenever you switch apps. There's no fix, and it may be a "feature."iPadOS 27 AirPlay change exposes private windowsAirPlay in iPadOS 27 now shows the entire iPad screen when presenters switch apps, potentially revealing private notes. This replaces the presentation on the external display with windows the presenter may not intend to share.The behavior occurs with multiple windows open, whether or not Stage Mana…
  - 4 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 8:53pm -
• newApple's M5 MacBook Air falls to $1,149 during Amazon's latest sale
  Deeper discounts have hit Apple's M5 MacBook Air this week, driving prices down to as low as $1,149.Deeper discounts have hit Apple's M5 MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleOctober MacBook Air deals are in effect at Amazon, bringing the M5 13-inch model with 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage down to $1,149. This is the lowest price we've seen on the standard configuration this month.Buy MacBook Air for $1,149 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 8:36pm -
• newRepair parts for iPhone 18 Pro, M6 Mac mini, Mac Studio are now available
  Owners of the iPhone 18 Pro, the M5 Mac Studio, and the M6 Mac mini can now buy parts through Apple's Self Service Repair program, assuming that they have the skills and tools.A selection of tools from Apple's Self Service Repair ProgramWhile most owners of Apple hardware would turn to an Apple Store or a repair shop to fix problems, some want to do it themselves. The Self Service Repair Program allows intrepid users to do just that, and now it supports Apple's newer hardware.The Self Service Re…
  - 5 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 8:06pm -
• newLoop Capital cuts AAPL target to $330 over complicated 2026-2027 iPhone cycle
  Loop Capital downgraded its projections for Apple stock and cut its price target to $330 over iPhone shipments it doesn't expect the company to recover. Apple's staggered release schedule complicates that forecast.Apple StocksAnalyst Ananda Baruah lowered Apple's rating from Buy to Hold and cut its price target from $370 to $330. Loop initially attributed lower production plans to memory and processor shortages.Loop initially expected Apple to recover many of the lost shipments in 2027, but supp…
  - 5 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 7:48pm -
• newThere's 4K 144Hz HDMI support in these new USB-C hubs for as little as $39.99
  Plugable has introduced two USB-C hubs starting at $39.99 that bring 4K 144Hz HDMI output to compatible Macs, offering high-refresh-rate monitor support without a larger docking station.Plugable has introduced two USB-C hubsThe new Plugable USBC-6IN1 costs $39.99, while the USBC-8IN1E costs $59.99. Both hubs support a single external display at up to 4K 144Hz or 8K 30Hz through HDMI 2.1.They also offer USB-C pass-through charging and don't require drivers on macOS, Windows, or ChromeOS. Previous…
  - 6 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 6:41pm -

• newiPhone camera and titanium chassis manufacturing expands in US
  Apple has announced new and extended partnerships with US firms to manufacture titanium for its iPhone enclosures and variable aperture technology for the iPhone 18 Pro.Rolls of titanium at the Peeryman Company in Pennsylvania - image credit: Apple.Apple's American Manufacturing Program (AMP) has already seen the company investing in firms across the country. One of those has been Qnity Electronics, and now Apple has announced that it is extending its partnership with this Delaware-based firm.It…
  - 7 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 6:17pm -
• newHow new cross-site tracking blocks in Safari protect a user's identity
  Apple protects a Safari user's identity online in iOS 27 and macOS 27 by preventing advertising firms from easily knowing who is accessing a webpage, and blocking some web traffic. Here's how it works.Safari has a lot of tracking-prevention measures to protect a user's privacy. Maintaining user privacy has been a core tenet of Apple's design philosophy for a very long time. While web surfing is one of the more challenging things to keep users anonymized while doing, Apple has worked on ways to t…
  - 7 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 5:50pm -
• newEU iPhone NFC concessions don't go far enough, says UK
  High fees, strict terms, and technical restrictions in the EU are said to be holding up wider third-party adoption of the NFC chip in an iPhone, and the UK is instead looking for easier access, and no cost.Tap to Vipps is an example of how EU firms have created Apple Wallet alternatives, which the UK now wants - image credit: Vipps MobilePayFollowing both the UK's 2024 investigation into digital wallets, and Apple's agreement to open NFC access in Europe, the country's Competition and Markets Au…
  - 8 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 5:37pm -
• newGoogle outage hitting EU, UK hard
  If you're in the EU or UK, the internet may not be working right this morning. Across the board, Google services including DNS, cloud, and ad serving are struggling. The US is not impacted.https://status.cloud.google.com Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 9 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 4:37pm -
• newTaction won record-breaking $5.7 billion verdict against Apple, asks for more
  Taction hopes that the court will award additional damages for iPhone and Apple Watch sales made in 2026 in addition to hundreds of millions in prejudgment interest.Taction already won, but it wants moreEven as Apple challenges the $5.7 billion verdict set by a jury in the Taction patent case, the company hopes to squeeze out more. A jury ruled that Apple violated two patents, though not willingly, and Apple denied any wrongdoing.According to a report from Reuters, Taction has asked a federal ju…
  - 15 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 9:52am -
• newApple still doesn't understand gamers in spite of iPhone being a gaming powerhouse
  An interview with the new App Store Worldwide head shows Apple is still playing by the same rulebook that fails to nail down what gamers want or need from a mobile platform.Apple still doesn't quite get what gamers wantIf you've been following Apple long enough, you've heard this one before — Apple is finally serious about gaming. That's the mantra we've heard time and again from various product releases and Apple executives, but beyond financial success, it's hard to believe.An interview cond…
  - 16 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 9:07am -
• 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…
  - 17 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 8:26am -
• newHomePod mini 2's Sound Glow feature is coming to other HomePod models
  With the tvOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2 release candidates, Apple has added support for surround sound on the 2026 Apple TV 4K and for Sound Glow on select HomePods.HomePod mini 2 has a Sound Glow feature that shows colors and beats with the musicOn October 13, as part of its "Welcome Home" event, Apple's streaming box and smallest smart speaker received meaningful hardware upgrades. A new surround sound option is also available when you pair the latest Apple TV 4K with four HomePod mini 2…
  - 22 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 3:07am -
• Apple's latest design showcase explores how furniture can inspire us to stay present
  Apple's latest design showcase uses familiar objects to explore how people connect with their surroundings and each other.Image credit: Design Miami/Paris (left) Apple (right)Apple's second Designers of Tomorrow showcase brings four emerging design practices to Design Miami Paris. This year's Design for Presence theme explores how physical objects encourage attention, reflection, and interaction.Curator Rodman Primack heads the exhibition, which Wallpaper* previewed ahead of its opening. Partici…
  - 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 12:40am -
• Release candidates of iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 land as public version nears
  The first release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2 have arrived for testing.iOS 27 on an iPhoneThe first release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and HomePod Software 27.2 have surfaced, following four developer beta cycles, three for tvOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2.While a release candidate or RC version means the update is practically at the state it will be dist…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 11:17pm -
• OLED iPad mini and touchscreen MacBook Pro: What to expect from 'Pro and Tell'
  Apple has another release event, and this one is called "Pro and Tell." This is what will make an appearance on the day, including one very long-awaited MacBook Pro upgrade.A second October event is expected soonFall has been unusually busy for Apple in 2026. After surprise Mac launches in late August and the usual September iPhone event, it's also launched smart home products in October.But it's far from done. There's still more for it to launch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on ou…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 9:57pm -
• Finally, 'Skyrim: The Elder Scrolls V' can run on Mac
  It already has a port just on just about every hardware platform released in the last decade, and now there's finally an unofficial one for Mac. The new vibecoded SkyrimMT project is a one-click installer to get and install everything you need to play the title, with mods, on your Apple Silicon Mac. I've only tested it for a few minutes this morning, but it runs great on a M1 MacBook Air.https://github.com/HorrorPills/skyrimmt Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 9:20pm -
• Save $900 on Apple's M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro while supplies last
  The $900 discount delivers the lowest price of the season for the Space Black M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro.Save $900 on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleAmazon is starting the week strong with a $900 price drop on Apple's high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip. This laptop has an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU, along with 36GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD. After debuting the discount on the Silver finish in late September, Amazon has now applied it to the popular…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 8:17pm -
• Jason Sudeikis holds out hope for more 'Ted Lasso'
  "Ted Lasso" star and co-creator Jason Sudeikis says that he doesn't know if the show will continue, but he wants it to and assumes Apple TV does too.'Ted Lasso' season four cast - image credit: Apple TVIt took three years for Apple to revive "Ted Lasso," and that was despite then-CEO Tim Cook himself wanting more. Now with the fourth season finished, Jason Sudeikis has said he hopes for more.Speaking on the podcast "Talk Easy with Sam Frogoso," Sudeikis said that the idea of reviving the show at…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 8:10pm -
• Check your iPhone Duo shipment date, it may have moved up
  As it typically goes, iPhone Duo buyers who had orders after release day may get their order earlier than expected. But, in one country, that may not be the case.iPhone DuoJust like other popular Apple products, preorders for the iPhone Duo sold out within moments of opening. It only took a short while for consumers to see delivery dates go further into the future, before stabilizing to late January.The high demand means there's no chance of simply walking into an Apple Store and buying one on l…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 7:56pm -
• iPhone Duo battery capacity lands in between iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max
  Apple has published the overall capacity of the two-battery iPhone Duo in a regulatory filing, showing exactly how it compares to the iPhone 18 Pro and more.Apple's iPhone Duo.Initial rumors claimed that the iPhone Duo would have the largest battery capacity of any iPhone ever made. Then real-world tests showed it performs practically the same as the iPhone 18 Pro, but now the figures are out.As reported by Apple in its EU Energy Labels regulatory filing, the iPhone Duo's battery capacity is 488…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 7:24pm -
• Apple HomeView vs Amazon Echo Show 8: Smart home screens compared
  Apple's first smart home display is muscling into a market that Amazon currently dominates, with products like the popular Echo Show 8. Here's how the new HomeView compares to Amazon's counterpart.Apple HomeView [left] vs Amazon Echo Show 8 [right]Apple's long-rumored smart home refresh was more than just the expected updates to the Apple TV and HomePod mini. Consumers had a new device to consider adding to their abode.The HomeView is Apple's first foray into smart home displays, as part of its…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 7:15pm -
• Don't expect to buy iPhone Duo at Apple Stores on Friday
  Apple says that demand for the iPhone Duo was "extraordinary," and while it's certain inventory will be low, some reports claim that Apple Stores will have none in stock.Apple Fifth Avenue - image credit: Apple.Apple never says how many of an iPhone model it has ready for pre-order day. Plus there are multiple reports that manufacturing issues meant the iPhone Duo was in short supply from the start, but it still got sold out in mere moments. Now Apple has sent AppleInsider and other venues a car…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 6:13pm -
• Apple Photos faceprint privacy lawsuit pared down a bit, will continue
  A $32.5 billion class-action lawsuit involving the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act and iPhone Photos has been pared down, with the judge partially granting an Apple motion for summary judgment and decertifying one subclass.Photos' facial features are at the heart of a privacy lawsuitIn August, a lawsuit surfaced alleging that Apple violated the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA). It was claimed that Apple collected biometric data without user consent, via the Photos app.However, in a September…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 5:58pm -
• AI audio firm Samplab acquired by Apple to boost Logic Pro
  Apple has acquired AI audio editing firm Samplab, likely to extend Logic Pro's existing stem splitting tools, as well as adding the ability to edit individual notes in chords.Samplab was a stem-splitting music editor - image credit: Samplab.Following its deal with the Huxe AI podcast company, Apple has now acquired Zurich-based Samplab under a similar arrangement. As detailed in the European Union's public list of acquisitions, Apple is to acquire certain assets, and offer employment to certain…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 4:57pm -
• Two Apple stores looted during French protests
  As the French protests now involving about 600,000 protesters escalate, Apple Sainte-Catherine in Bordeaux was hit first by French youth. Also ransacked was the Lille location, just a few hours later. Apple was not the only retail chain looted during the protests. with Hermes and Louis Vuitton also victoms.https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/mobilisation-du-17-octobre-la-residence-prefectorale-saccagee-par-des-emeutiers-a-bordeaux-le-raid-mobilise-17-10-2026-7IAFA7LT75FG5AQ7E3323DDOZI.php Con…
  - 1 day ago 19 Oct 26, 4:43pm -
• Sunday Reboot: HomeView is an interesting smart home experiment
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's HomeView is an interesting smart home launch, but it will probably play better in some countries than others.The HomeView looks nice, but probably wouldn't work with my household. 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
  - 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 1:34am -
• Grab Apple's 2026 Mac Studio for $2,299, now $200 off
  The lowest online Mac Studio price on the 2026 line is available at Amazon, with a $200 discount on the standard model.Get Apple's Mac Studio desktop for $2,299 at Amazon.Save $200 on Apple's new Mac Studio that's equipped with an M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU. This desktop also has 36GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD. Retailing for $2,499, Amazon's $200 discount brings the price down to $2,299, delivering the lowest price seen since its September 22 release.Save $200 on Mac…
  - 2 days ago 18 Oct 26, 10:43pm -
• Retail reset set for November 6 as OLED MacBook Pro looms
  A refresh of Apple Stores taking place on November 6 strongly hints that Apple's OLED iPad mini and touch-enabled MacBook Pro will be available to consumers on or around that date.A current non-OLED MacBook Pro displayBack in August, there were rumors of a refresh of Apple Stores in preparation for apple's smart home push, including products like the new HomeView. It now appears that another refresh is planned, coinciding with the introduction of new Macs and iPads.According to Bloomberg's Mark…
  - 2 days ago 18 Oct 26, 8:42pm -
• HomeView follow-up with robot arm rumored to ship in 2027
  Future versions of the HomeView are being looked at by Apple, with a version using a larger display and a robotic arm potentially arriving as soon as 2027.This is not what the HomeView on a robotic arm will look likeApple's first-generation releases are often competent but gain significant improvements for the second generation. For the HomeView, the next version could get some big upgrades, including a robot arm.According to Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple is planning t…
  - 2 days ago 18 Oct 26, 8:00pm -
• Crime blotter: Man arrested for damage to Macau Apple Store
  iPhone transaction leads to an armed robbery in Florida, an iPad is stolen from a museum in Vermont, and an iPhone catches a suspected carjacker in Baltimore, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Londoner Macau The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 18 Oct 26, 4:51pm -
• Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro is back on sale for $2,069 this weekend
  Weekend deals are in effect at Amazon, with Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro dropping to $2,069 after a $430 discount. You can also save up to $800 on M5 Max configurations.Save $430 on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro this weekend - Image credit: AppleAfter selling out earlier this week, Amazon has brought back its popular $2,069.10 deal on Apple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro. This configuration in Space Black has Apple's M5 Pro chip with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, along with 24GB of unified memory and…
  - 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 1:24am -
• Apple nabs Meta VP for global litigation chief role
  The legal team at Apple has been reshuffled, with Meta VP Scott Tucker becoming the VP of global litigation and financial services at the iPhone maker.Apple ParkApple has already made a number of changes to its leadership in 2026, in part due to the introduction of John Ternus as CEO. However, in October, there was another change affecting its legal side.On Friday, Bloomberg reported that Apple had secured the talents of an executive from Meta. According to people familiar with the change, Scott…
  - 3 days ago 17 Oct 26, 9:03pm -
• AI nudify apps targeted in App Review Guidelines update
  Apple has updated the App Review Guidelines once more, in a crackdown on apps creating non-consensual adult imagery that are sold using bait-and-switch tactics to pass the review process.The App Store prohibits nudification apps. While Apple has a fairly robust App Store Review process and guidelines to match, not everything that makes it through the examination does so legitimately. In some cases, developers use deceitful tactics to hide an app's true nature so it can get into the App Store, de…
  - 3 days ago 17 Oct 26, 8:10pm -
• iPhone Duo delivery dates stabilize on late January deliveries for all models
  If you missed out on getting your iPhone Duo Friday morning, you likely won't see yours show up until early 2027. At least is isn't getting worse anymore.iPhone Duo dates slip into JanuaryOn Friday, Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable. Announced in September, the buzz following the event left little doubt that it would be an immediate hit.And that certainly seems to be the case. The iPhone Duo sold out almost immediately, with dates slipping into late November and early…
  - 4 days ago 17 Oct 26, 12:38am -
• Finding 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.Apple HomeView and more on the AppleInsider PodcastThe 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 h…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 11:23pm -
• Beats Pill x Pokemon review: peak portable audio with a splash of Pikachu's charm
  If you can find it, the Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu is a cute addition to anyone's collection, even if you already own the non-Pokemon one.Beats Pill x Pokemon reviewI've rolled my eyes at many brand collaborations, but one that never fails to attract my attention is Pokemon. Sure, it's the same Beats Pill under a coat of cute paint, but that's enough for the fans.The Beats Pill made in collaboration with Pokemon is adorable, but it doesn't add any flair to your portable music liste…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 10:38pm -
• Elevation 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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 9:23pm -
• Vocal 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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 8:15pm -
• Amazon 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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 6:54pm -
• Save 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
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 5:43pm -
• iPhone 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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 5:37pm -
• 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…
  - 12 days ago 8 Oct 26, 7:12pm -
• 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…
  - 26 days ago 25 Sep 26, 8:33am -
• Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra review: blurry motifs & excellent lighting
  Govee has been on a roll lately introducing new lights with interesting designs and abilities. The Smart Ceiling Ultra is a decent addition, even with limited Apple ecosystem functionality.Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra review: I've tested several Govee lighting solutions previously, and none were a disappointment. My biggest issue then, which continues to today, is Govee's insistence on using its app for most functions.The Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra is a large circular lig…
  - 10 Jul 26, 5:14am -