The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newBluesound Adds Apple Music Streaming to Premium Audio Devices
  Bluesound has expanded its premium audio platform by introducing native Apple Music streaming across compatible devices. The company announced the integration on October 20, 2026, through an update to its BluOS operating system. The update allows users to stream Apple Music directly through wireless speakers, soundbars, and stereo components. Previously, listeners could use AirPlay 2 […]The post Bluesound Adds Apple Music Streaming to Premium Audio Devices appeared first on TUAW.
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• newiPadOS 27 AirPlay Update Risks Exposing Private Presentations
  Apple’s iPadOS 27 update has introduced an AirPlay behavior that could expose private information during presentations. The change affects users who connect their iPads to external displays while working across multiple applications. Previously, presenters could keep their slides visible while accessing other apps privately. However, iPadOS 27 now displays the active iPad window whenever users […]The post iPadOS 27 AirPlay Update Risks Exposing Private Presentations appeared first on TUAW.
  - 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:45pm -
• newApple Expands US Production of iPhone Cameras and Titanium
  Apple is expanding its American manufacturing operations through new partnerships focused on advanced iPhone components. The company announced agreements involving titanium production and camera technology for its latest smartphones. Additionally, these investments support Apple’s broader American Manufacturing Program, which aims to strengthen domestic supply chains. The expansion includes partnerships with Pennsylvania-based Perryman Company and Delaware-based […]The post Apple Expands US…
  - 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:36pm -
• newApple Expands HomePod Sound Glow and Surround Sound Features
  Apple is expanding its new Sound Glow feature beyond the HomePod mini 2, bringing colorful lighting effects to older smart speakers. The update arrives through the HomePod Software 27.2 release candidate, extending support to the HomePod 2 and original HomePod mini. Sound Glow creates colorful lighting effects that respond to music and other audio. Additionally, […]The post Apple Expands HomePod Sound Glow and Surround Sound Features appeared first on TUAW.
  - 16 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 9:29am -
• Ted Lasso Season 5: Jason Sudeikis Hopes for Another Season
  Fans of Ted Lasso may have reason to remain hopeful as Jason Sudeikis expresses interest in continuing the popular Apple TV comedy. The actor and co-creator recently discussed the possibility of a fifth season during the Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso podcast. Although Apple has not officially announced another season, Sudeikis believes the series still […]The post Ted Lasso Season 5: Jason Sudeikis Hopes for Another Season appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 12:59am -
• iPhone 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.
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Apple Insider

• newiPhone Duo to offer Edge Light, Smart Take, horizontal Reachability, more
  Apple's iPhone Duo is almost like a standard iPhone and an iPad mini in one device, but it turns out the foldable supports features previously exclusive to the Mac.Early iPhone Duo reviews have shed more light on some obscure features exclusive to the foldable.On September 9, Apple officially entered the folding smartphone market with its iPhone Duo. While customers won't be able to get their hands on one until October 23, select reviewers have already shared their thoughts on Apple's first fold…
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• newMeta hit with $25 billion penalty for lying to users about privacy
  A New Mexico judge hit Meta with a record-breaking $25 billion penalty on Wednesday, stemming from a lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica debacle.Meta CEO Mark ZuckerbergThe ruling follows September's guilty finding after a two-week trial. Ultimately, the court ruled that Meta was responsible for 43 million violations of New Mexico's consumer privacy laws.Each charge carried a penalty of up to $5000, leading to the record-breaking sum. Judge Francis J. Mathew of the Santa Fe State District Court…
  - 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 11:44pm -
• newFlash deals: Save up to $100 on Thunderbolt docks for Mac
  Limited-time deals on Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 docks are going on at Amazon, delivering up to $100 in savings. Many of the deals end today, so don't delay.Save up to $100 on Thunderbolt docks for Mac today.Amazon's Thunderbolt dock sale includes several Thunderbolt 5 options from leading brands like Hyper, iVANKY, and Anker.The HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 dock, which is marked down to $299.99 after a $100 discount, is priced at a 90-day low. Several of the deals below end today, so you'…
  - 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 10:15pm -
• newGoogle Maps now lets you ask Gemini for help on the road with CarPlay
  Google Maps has added Gemini to CarPlay. Here's how you can access it.Gemini debuts on CarPlayStarting Wednesday, Google Maps users can access Gemini within CarPlay. This lets drivers and passengers ask Gemini questions using natural language.For example, a driver can ask what the weather will be like at their destination when they arrive. They can also ask multi-step questions, such as where to stop for sightseeing and where to eat or get gas along the way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Di…
  - 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 9:27pm -
• newApple Music's gorgeous rebrand leans on Liquid Glass
  Apple has revealed how it used music itself to create the visuals for its new Apple Music rebrand that features a "made by sound" rippling visual sting.Detail from Apple's video about its rebranding of Apple Music - image credit: Apple.First Apple remade its Apple Music logo into a more chunky design, then it unveiled a new visual identity at the opening of its Apple Music Hall in Battersea, London. Now in a new video, Apple has revealed how months of work went into the design."For the rebrand o…
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• newApple Pencil support arrives on iPhone Duo with iOS 27.2
  Apple originally said that Apple Pencil support was coming to the iPhone Duo before the end of 2026. That much is true, but it is coming much sooner than expected, in iOS 27.2. The Apple Pencil with USB-C is supported on both the inside and outside screens.Apple Pencil support is with iOS 27.2 btwiOS 27.2 RC rolled out Monday, and it works pic.twitter.com/tt3QQbjkZv— Max Weinbach (@mweinbach) October 21, 2026 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• newThis project will help your old Intel Mac stay on Monterey
  A new effort is migrating the Brave browser and the Electron runtime to macOS 12, all tested on a 5,1 Mac Pro and a 2010 MacBook Pro. It's not exactly push-button to migrate your modern Electron apps, but the instructions and software linked on the site will get you most of the way there.https://stayonmonterey.fyi Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 8:41pm -
• newAmazon drops AirPods Pro 3 to $199, slashes $100 off AirPods Max 2
  Month-end sales are heating up, with AirPods Pro 3 discounted to $199 after a $50 price cut and AirPods Max 2 dipping to $449 thanks to a $100 markdown.Save $50 on AirPods Pro 3 in today's sale.Amazon has marked AirPods Pro 3 down to $199, reflecting a $50 discount off MSRP.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 8:36pm -
• newThere will be extremely limited iPhone Duo stock in store on Friday
  Apple has confirmed that despite previous reports, Apple Stores will have a small quantity of iPhone Duo units for sale on October 23, 2026. Expect lines overnight.Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, and now it appears there will be at least some stocks in stores on October 23.First there was the incredibly fast selling out of the iPhone Duo during pre-orders, then there was Apple reportedly refusing to comment on in-store availability. But now an Apple spokesperson has said in a quit…
  - 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 8:11pm -
• newiPhone Duo review roundup: Mostly positive opinions unfold
  The iPhone Duo is a big departure from the norm for Apple, and it's in the hands of critics. Here's what the first reviews say about the foldable smartphone.iPhone Duo, partially opened. The launch of the iPhone Duo has been a good one for Apple, with preorders selling out mere moments after they opened up on October 16. While many face long wait times and some confusion, deliveries for the lucky early buyers will start from October 23.Of course, reviewers for tech publications and influencers h…
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• newApple blocks bafflingly weak security certificates on iPhone
  Apple has blocked on iOS and iPadOS a set of eight compromised security certificates that were found to be astoundingly weak. It's a bit more complicated on Mac.Apple and others have to deal with many online threats, both severe and idiotic. Security certificates (SSL/TLS) are used to keep Internet users secure, thanks to using encryption to secure traffic and to verify domain ownership. However, a collection of certificates from one authority has been pulled from use after security researchers…
  - 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:14pm -
• newApple CEO John Ternus says whimsical design still means everything
  "Design is how it works" rings true at Apple today, and John Ternus wants to assure everyone that respect for the user and building products that are beneficial is "job one."John Ternus is still focused on designJohn Ternus may be Apple's new CEO but he's not letting his new role interrupt his passion for industrial design. He emphasized that Apple had been working towards iPhone Duo for over 15 years in a previous interview.A video version of that interview with Time was shared Tuesday with mor…
  - 7 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 6:17pm -
• newDon't return an unexpected Apple Cash payment, it's a scam
  That Apple Cash payment you got from a stranger is not a mistake and the sob story they tell begging you to return it is just part of the con. Here's how to protect yourself.Scammers are sending money over Apple Cash and then asking for it to be refunded.You almost have to give scammers credit for ingenuity. Someone figured out how to profit from sending a stranger an iPhone, and now someone has found a way to manipulate Apple Cash users.As happened to a Reddit user, the first thing is that you…
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• newNew PHP vulnerability means the Internet will have a very rough couple of days
  A severe vulnerability has been found in key web technology PHP, forcing just about everybody to patch websites, and fast. Expect outages.Websites may go down for a few days because of a nasty PHP vulnerability. Over the next couple of days, there will be more complaints about websites being down than usual. It's not just you, but the effects of the Internet relying on PHP and something going horrifically wrong.The developers behind PHP, a web programming language, have said they will release a…
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• newFoxconn expands Santa Clara operation for AI hardware
  Newly published property filings show that Foxconn has bought 110,100 square feet of buildings in Santa Clara, and is believed to be planning to turn them into factories.Foxconn has bought two back-to-back sites in Santa Clara, including this one on 3001 Stender Way - image credit: Apple Maps.Santa Clara is a popular area for technology firms to buy or lease office space, including Nvidia. Even Apple, based just six miles away at Apple Park, has spent over $1.1 billion on space there. Now accord…
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• newApple Arcade gets packed with sports game updates in November
  NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition and Football Manager 27 Touch are getting the expected annual updates on Apple Arcade soon. The WNBA is getting added to NBA 2K27 on November 5, and FM27 Touch introduces a redesigned iPhone user interface. Both are included with Apple Arcade.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nba-2k27-arcade-edition/id6760640090 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 8 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:48pm -
• newFirst iPhone Duo unboxing videos surface ahead of official reviews
  A series of iPhone Duo unboxing videos are now on YouTube, showing how the device ships in its open configuration, and how the display crease is practically invisible.Unboxing the iPhone Duo - image credit: Kingmi MobileThe first reviews of the iPhone Duo are expected shortly, although they may just prove tantalizing given how hard it is to buy one. But a series of three linked unboxing videos have surfaced, showing both the Star White and Night Sky color versions.Subscribe to AppleInsider on Yo…
  - 9 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:09pm -
• Premium 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…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 12:12am -
• OWC 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
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• Perplexity 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…
  - 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 9:41pm -
• Sony'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…
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• Simplicity 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…
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• iPadOS 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…
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• Apple'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
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• Repair 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…
  - 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 8:06pm -
• Loop 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…
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• There'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…
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• iPhone 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…
  - 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 6:17pm -
• How 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…
  - 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 5:50pm -
• EU 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…
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• Google 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
  - 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 4:37pm -
• Taction 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…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 9:52am -
• Apple 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…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 9:07am -
• 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…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 8:26am -
• HomePod 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
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• 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
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 5:58pm -
• 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…
  - 13 days ago 8 Oct 26, 7:12pm -
• 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…
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• Sonos Play review: Sonos is back with the Goldilocks of portable speakers
  After a lengthy hardware hiatus, Sonos is back with its portable Play speaker. Between the impressive audio quality and AirPlay streaming, it's a solid choice for any Apple user.Sonos Play review: Sonos is back with a new portable speakerWithout getting too into the weeds, the last couple of years have been unusually tough for Sonos. The speaker maker took a lot of well-deserved flak for rolling out an app update that wasn't ready.This update revamped the UI, but it was also temporarily lacking…
  - 14 Apr 26, 5:48am -
• iPad Pro & Nintendo Switch 2 are perfect companions with a portable dock
  The Nintendo Switch 2 requires a compatible dock to work, and the official one is quite big, but Antank has a functioning dock that works great at a desk and on the go with your iPad Pro.iPad Pro can be a display for the Nintendo Switch 2When Apple introduced support for connecting devices like capture cards via USB-C in iPadOS 17, my first idea was to use the iPad Pro as a portable Nintendo Switch display. Due to restrictions with how the Nintendo Switch 2 works, third-party docks are harder to…
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