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• newApple 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.
  - 10 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 5:53pm -
• newApple 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.
  - 11 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 5:48pm -
• newApple 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.
  - 11 hours 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.
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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.
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Apple Insider

• 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 4 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…
  - 5 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
  - 5 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…
  - 5 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…
  - 6 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…
  - 6 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 9:57pm -
• newM6 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,…
  - 7 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 8:59pm -
• newSiri 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…
  - 7 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 8:56pm -

• newApple'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
  - 7 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 8:52pm -
• newNew 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…
  - 9 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:47pm -
• newSlight 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…
  - 9 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:15pm -
• newMotionVFX, 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…
  - 9 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:04pm -
• newM6 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…
  - 9 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:01pm -
• newThere'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
  - 10 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 6:24pm -
• newiPhone 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…
  - 10 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 6:09pm -
• newiPhone 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…
  - 11 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 5:13pm -
• newiPhone 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…
  - 11 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 5:11pm -
• newJAY-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…
  - 20 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 8:15am -
• new'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…
  - 23 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 5:28am -
• newHow 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…
  - 24 hours 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 10:39pm -
• OLED iPad mini arrives with A20 Pro processor, better dust protection
  It may not be able to fold, but the iPad mini 8 is the smallest tablet available that runs iPadOS. Here's what's new.iPad mini 7 is revealed with OLED and A20 Pro chipApple has finally revealed the updated iPad mini with a new processor. Rumors have been swirling about this device since the seventh-generation model was revealed in 2024.It is an interesting announcement since it arrives only days after iPhone Duo started shipping to customers. The iPad mini is a tablet with a now slightly larger…
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 10:17pm -
• 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
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 8:32pm -
• iPad mini is just the start of an exciting week, says Apple
  As it launched a new iPad mini, Apple has also announced that there is more to come throughout the week.MacBook Pro, without OLEDPreviously when Apple has announced a week of launches, it has turned out to mean Monday through Wednesday. That looks to be the case this time, too, as the newly updated iPad mini seems certain to be followed by the OLED touch-screen M6 MacBook Pro, and an iMac.It's going to be an exciting week, and it starts with our all-new iPad mini. Continue Reading on AppleInside…
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 7:47pm -
• New iPad mini shrinks just enough to complicate case compatibility
  Apple's new iPad mini has slimmed down with a thinner, narrower design, but those minor changes could make your perfectly good old case a lousy fit.iPad mini 7The OLED upgrade increases the display size from 8.3 inches to 8.5 inches while keeping roughly the same footprint. However, Apple's published measurements reveal several physical differences that could affect case compatibility.The sixth-generation iPad mini from 2021 and the A17 Pro model from 2024 have identical dimensions of 195.4 mm t…
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 7:34pm -
• Hinge damage suspected to be behind iPhone Duo screen cracks
  The cause behind a repeating pattern in the way a very small amount of iPhone Duo screen cracks may have been discovered, with a failing element of the hinge believed to be causing the most damage.A sheared-off part of an iPhone Duo hinge mechanism - Image Credit: CuriousHagi/YouTubeSince the launch of the iPhone Duo, there have been sightings of cracked screens within hours of its release. While infant device failures are to be expected for major product launches, there is an consistency in the…
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 5:11pm -
• iPhone Duo is the most repairable foldable yet, but that's a very low bar
  A teardown of the new iPhone Duo shows multiple components that are easier to repair than on any previous foldable, but also many problem points.Taking apart the iPhone Duo - image credit: iFixitWhen iFixit tore down the iPhone 18 Pro, it gave it a "repairability" score of 7/10. By comparison, the iPhone Duo manages just 5/10, despite saying that there is much to admire in how Apple has designed it.The features that make the iPhone Duo better than all previous foldables include how the top layer…
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 4:54pm -
• Remap just about any button on your controller or MIDI keyboard with this
  There's an open source project called InputConfig that allows you to adjust button settings on just about any input device you can connect to your Mac. There are no drivers, no subscription fees, and no accounts for the app required. So far in our testing, we've fiddled with conventional controllers, but a Rock Band game keyboard worked too! It's also on the App Store.https://github.com/ryleighnewman/InputConfig Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 4:36pm -
• OLED iMac & MacBook Air in the works, far from launch
  OLED displays are still planned for the iMac and MacBook Air, but don't expect either upgrade to arrive in the near future.The current 24-inch iMac without OLEDApple's "Pro and Tell" special event is forecast to feature the OLED upgrade to the MacBook Pro, among other launches. However, Apple's use of OLED won't stop there, as it still has plans to use it on other less-Pro models.According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple is currently testing new versions of…
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 4:02am -
• Sunday Reboot: Physical logos and a monumental screw-up
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple Music's chunky logo takes a bath, and one heck of a security snafu.The rebrand of Apple Music - Image Credit: AppleSunday 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 26 Oct 26, 1:41am -
• Touch-friendly dynamic interface coming soon to macOS Golden Gate
  The touch-enabled MacBook Pro will bring with it some changes to macOS Golden Gate, with a dynamic interface that will be better for finger-based navigation.MacBook Pro, without OLEDIt's safe to say that the macOS interface is generally geared towards the mouse and keyboard, with touch securely in third place. However, the inbound MacBook Pro update with a touchscreen is forcing Apple to adjust macOS.According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, macOS Golden Gate will…
  - 2 days ago 25 Oct 26, 9:05pm -
• Ternus shuffles more Apple roles as long-time executives look to retire
  A new report says there are again multiple staffing changes in key roles at Apple as the company promotes from within to cover retiring executives.More changes at Apple ParkThis isn't another case of half a dozen people leaving Apple in the lurch, chiefly because it's actually a managed changeover ahead of people retiring.According to Bloomberg, the main people concerned are Wei Chen and John Zhong, both of whom worked on Apple's display technology. Chen took over Touch ID back in 2023 when its…
  - 2 days ago 25 Oct 26, 8:26pm -
• Amazon drops 1TB M5 MacBook Air to $1,399, save $200
  Popular M5 MacBook Air deals are back at Amazon, with weekend price drops knocking upgraded 1TB models to as low as $1,399.Save $200 on 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air models - Image credit: AppleAmazon's $200 discount applies to two popular 13-inch MacBook Air configurations with Apple's 10-core M5 chip.Buy M5/16GB/1TB for $1,399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 24 Oct 26, 9:46pm -
• YouTubers break the iPhone Duo, but stores aren't seeing broken displays
  A YouTuber has demonstrated the resilience of the iPhone Duo display, which seems to explain why there are so few reports of broken units just after launch.A bend 'test' of the iPhone Duo - Image Credit: JerryRigEverything/YouTubeThere are some inevitabilities that happen after the launch of a new Apple product. We have seen the initial reviewers' opinions, as well as a close examination of mechanisms, but now we have turned to the destruction phase of the iPhone Duo release.Released early on Sa…
  - 3 days ago 24 Oct 26, 8:04pm -
• All three Paris Apple Stores close ahead of protests
  Apple's flagship Champs-Elysees store will remain closed Saturday as the company suspends retail operations across Paris ahead of planned protests.Apple Champs-Elysees | Image credit: AppleApple will close seven French stores on Saturday, October 24, as Paris prepares for further protests following last weekend's violence. The closures include all three Apple stores within the French capital, while shopping center locations around Paris are expected to remain open.The Paris closures affect Apple…
  - 4 days ago 24 Oct 26, 1:29am -
• How to make an old iPad as close to a HomeView as possible
  What HomeView does, it does very well, yet there are compromises and so many use cases where an old iPad would do much better. Here's what you can do to get most of the HomeView experience.With just two mounting brackets, I can have my iPad Pro on the wall and also readily take it out again when I need.Apple got it exactly right when it determined that a device that would control your smart home could also be a simple focal point in the kitchen or the den. But Apple is wrong thinking that a stat…
  - 4 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:23pm -
• Amazon shaves up to $150 off M6, M5 Pro Mac mini desktops this weekend
  Amazon's weekend Mac mini sale has slashed prices of the 2026 line to as low as $779, with discounts of up to $150 off.Save up to $150 on new Mac mini models.If you're looking to pick up Apple's latest compact desktop at a discount, Amazon has several configurations on sale at up to $150 off for the weekend, including the standard M6 Mac mini and the more powerful M5 Pro model.The standard M6 Mac mini (MHQK4LL/A), equipped with Apple's 12-core M6 chip, 16GB of unified memory, and a 256GB SSD, st…
  - 4 days ago 23 Oct 26, 10:32pm -
• Score $1,000 off iPhone Duo & pay $0 out of pocket when joining T-Mobile
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