The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple 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.
  - 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:34pm -
• newApple 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.
  - 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 4:32pm -
• newApple 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…
  - 9 hours 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.
  - 2 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.
  - 2 days ago 17 Oct 26, 7:52pm -
• iPhone Duo Matches iPhone 18 Pro in Early Performance Tests
  Apple’s new iPhone Duo is showing promising performance, with early benchmark results placing it close to the iPhone 18 Pro. Despite its slim, foldable design, the device appears capable of delivering flagship-level processing power. Both smartphones feature Apple’s A20 Pro processor, which helps explain their similar performance. However, the iPhone Duo faces additional engineering challenges […]The post iPhone Duo Matches iPhone 18 Pro in Early Performance Tests appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 17 Oct 26, 7:43pm -

Apple Insider

• newApple'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…
  - 17 mins ago 20 Oct 26, 12:40am -
• newRelease 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…
  - 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:17pm -
• newOLED 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…
  - 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:57pm -
• newFinally, '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
  - 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:20pm -
• newSave $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…
  - 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:17pm -
• newJason 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…
  - 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:10pm -
• newCheck 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…
  - 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:56pm -
• newiPhone 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…
  - 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:24pm -
• newApple 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…
  - 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:15pm -
• newDon'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…
  - 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 6:13pm -

• newApple 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…
  - 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:58pm -
• newAI 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…
  - 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 4:57pm -
• newTwo 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…
  - 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 4:43pm -
• newSunday 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
  - 23 hours 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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
  - 1 day 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 3 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…
  - 3 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…
  - 3 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…
  - 3 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…
  - 3 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…
  - 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 6:54pm -
• Apple'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…
  - 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 6:15pm -
• 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
  - 3 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…
  - 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 5:37pm -
• Preorders 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…
  - 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 5:30pm -
• Where 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…
  - 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 4:59pm -
• Online 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…
  - 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 1:33pm -
• How 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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 8:30am -
• Apple 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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 7:09am -
• Apple 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
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 4:37am -
• Withings 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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 3:23am -
• Don'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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 1:41am -
• '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
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 12:50am -
• Apple'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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 12:29am -
• Unlikely 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…
  - 4 days ago 16 Oct 26, 12:19am -
• Gurman: 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
  - 4 days 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…
  - 4 days 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…
  - 4 days 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,…
  - 4 days 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
  - 4 days 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…
  - 4 days 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…
  - 4 days ago 15 Oct 26, 7:55pm -
• 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…
  - 25 days ago 25 Sep 26, 8:33am -
• 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 -