The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Reveals iPhone Duo’s Advanced Cooling Technology
  Apple has revealed how its engineers tackled one of the biggest challenges facing foldable smartphones: heat management. The iPhone Duo combines a slim design with advanced cooling technology to support demanding tasks. In an interview with PCMag, Apple engineers Dan Murray and Banafsheh Barabadi explained the innovations behind the device. Their approach combines chip packaging, […]The post Apple Reveals iPhone Duo’s Advanced Cooling Technology appeared first on TUAW.
  - 9 hours ago 13 Oct 26, 8:18am -
• newTim Cook Visits China for Third Time in 2026 to Expand Apple’s Presence
  Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook has returned to China for his third visit in 2026, highlighting the company’s continued focus on the country. The trip marks Cook’s first visit to China since becoming Executive Chairman, following John Ternus’ appointment as Apple CEO. Moreover, Cook is using his new leadership role to strengthen government relationships and […]The post Tim Cook Visits China for Third Time in 2026 to Expand Apple’s Presence appeared first on TUAW.
  - 11 hours ago 13 Oct 26, 6:59am -
• newApple HomeView Smart Home Hub Tipped for November Launch
  Apple could soon introduce a new smart home device called HomeView, according to fresh reports about its upcoming hardware plans. Recent reports have revealed the rumored name and key features of the device ahead of Apple’s anticipated October 13 event. The device reportedly combines a touchscreen, Apple’s A18 chip, and Siri voice controls to manage […]The post Apple HomeView Smart Home Hub Tipped for November Launch appeared first on TUAW.
  - 11 hours ago 13 Oct 26, 6:20am -
• iPhone 18 Pro Demand Faces Questions Over Reported Order Cuts
  Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro faces fresh questions about demand following reports of reduced component orders. According to Nikkei Asia, Apple has reportedly instructed suppliers to lower component production amid weaker demand for its latest premium smartphone. However, conflicting supply chain information raises doubts about whether these changes indicate declining sales. Meanwhile, Apple’s revised iPhone launch […]The post iPhone 18 Pro Demand Faces Questions Over Reported Order Cuts appeared…
  - 2 days ago 12 Oct 26, 12:29am -
• Tim Cook Says He Won’t Interfere With John Ternus as Apple CEO
  Apple’s leadership transition is entering a new chapter as Tim Cook outlines his relationship with CEO John Ternus. Cook, now Apple’s Executive Chairman, says he intends to support Ternus without interfering in everyday business decisions. Moreover, Cook is taking greater responsibility for government relations and international policy matters. In a recent interview with The Independent, […]The post Tim Cook Says He Won’t Interfere With John Ternus as Apple CEO appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 12 Oct 26, 12:12am -
• Apple TV Acquires Australian Crime Drama Dustfall for 2027
  Apple TV is expanding its international entertainment lineup with Dustfall, a six-part Australian crime drama starring Anna Torv. The streaming service acquired the series through Federation International, marking another move into international television acquisitions. The announcement follows Apple’s recent purchase of the BBC comedy Small Prophets. Moreover, it suggests the company is exploring new ways […]The post Apple TV Acquires Australian Crime Drama Dustfall for 2027 appeared first…
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Apple Insider

• newHow to get started with making music in GarageBand for Mac
  If you want to make music but don't know where to start, your first port of call should be GarageBand. This is all you need to know about laying tracks in Apple's music tool for macOS.GarageBand for MacMac's screen. That is, creating the music, producing the track, mastering it, and creating a final song you can share or even sell.GarageBand is a big stepping stone for Mac users, due to being able to handle all of that work. It's also the starting point for many people wanting to move into a ful…
  - 9 hours ago 13 Oct 26, 8:23am -
• newZimacube 2 review: A tinkerer's NAS, at a good price point
  The ZimaCube 2 is a six-bay NAS with no software lock-in. At $799, the Standard model suits tinkerers, though the company's Thunderbolt connection claims aren't accurate.ZimaCube 2 reviewOnce upon a time, I had a spare PowerMac 6500. Maybe it was a Performa — that specific is lost to me. This was just-pre MP3 explosion, but I still was generating a lot of data that I'd prefer not lurk constantly on my PowerBook 3400 first, then original PowerBook G3. What to do?Then, in about the winter of 20…
  - 12 hours ago 13 Oct 26, 5:36am -
• newNew joint filing shows Epic remains unhappy with Apple at every turn
  In spite of Apple agreeing to everything Epic requested during discovery, Epic asserts that the company is attempting to artificially delay the litigation process.Epic vs. Apple continues its doom spiral ahead of Supreme Court decisionIt is anyone's guess how the Supreme Court might rule on whether Apple can be in violation of an injunction due to the "spirit of the law." In the meantime, Epic seems desperate to speed up discovery in light of this monumental decision.According to a joint filing…
  - 13 hours ago 13 Oct 26, 4:49am -
• newApple trails Samsung as global smartphone shipments hit a 13-year low
  While global smartphone shipments fell to their lowest quarterly level since Q3 2012, Apple and Samsung both managed to capture well over a fifth of the market.Apple's iPhone eats up more market share as global shipments fallThough it remains to be seen whether the iPhone 18 Pro will be as big of a success as Apple hopes, the company is seemingly moving in the right direction In its Q3 2026 financial report, Apple revealed that iPhone revenue rose to $54.25 billion, up 21.7% from $44.58 billion…
  - 14 hours ago 13 Oct 26, 3:32am -
• newNew 'Remnants' immersive horror on Apple Vision Pro is terrifying
  On October 16, Apple is releasing "Remnants" by writer and director Ti West on Apple Vision Pro. And, the company screened the jaunt inside Woldmere Castle for a select few and filmed the reactions in real time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 18 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 11:27pm -
• newM5 Pro MacBook Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Compared
  The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra uses Nvidia graphics in a bid to take over from the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro as a productivity favorite. Here's how the two powerful notebooks compare.14-inch MacBook Pro [left] vs Surface Laptop Ultra [right]Microsoft's Surface line has always been in direct competition with Apple's MacBook and iPad lineup. While the main Surface range goes after the iPad Pro, the Surface Laptop takes on the MacBook Pro.In its late 2026 attempt against the MacBook Pro's…
  - 19 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 10:52pm -
• newHow to set up your iPhone Duo pre-order to make checkout faster
  While pre-orders for the iPhone Duo don't start until October 16, Apple now allows you to prepare. You'll need to as demand is expected to be high.You can "Get Ready" to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12.It's usually the case that demand for a new iPhone is high enough that unless you're very fast, they go on backorder. You'll still get one, but it will be weeks later, sometimes months, so it helps to be as quick off the starting blocks as you can.This time, though, the rush is real.…
  - 20 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 9:53pm -
• newiPhone Duo production orders up 30% says report that does math strangely
  Yet another report from yet another source that has no real idea what Apple or its suppliers are doing, conflates parts orders with iPhone production. As before, this means nothing for iPhone demand.Apple's iPhone Duo is reportedly a hit, although it hasn't actually come out yet.As AppleInsider recently pointed out, and investment firm JP Morgan even more recently agreed, Apple has not cut orders for the iPhone 18 Pro. Now a new report says that it must have cut those orders, because it's raised…
  - 20 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 9:52pm -
• newBeats meets Pokemon in an upcoming speaker collaboration
  Gotta catch'em all! Beats has teased a new collaboration with Pokemon that looks like a new co-branded Beats Pill design.A still from a Beats-Pokemon promo clip - Image Credit: Beats/XApple subsidiary Beats by Dre is no stranger to collaborations. They've worked with designers and stars like K-pop singer Jennie to brands like Nike. However, in its latest tease, it's going to be working with a heavyweight in kids entertainment.In a short clip posted to X, Beats proposes it's "Time to catch someth…
  - 20 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 9:34pm -
• newApple's 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro plunges to $2,399 ($600 off)
  Amazon has slashed Apple's 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB of storage to $2,399, a $600 discount.Save $600 on Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleAmazon is clearing out MacBook Pro inventory this week, with a variety of deals that can save you up to $600. Today's markdown on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB of storage is especially enticing at $2,399.Buy 2TB MacBook Pro for $2,399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 21 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 8:45pm -

• newExploring Apple's rumored LG partnership on Smart Home Insider
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we dive deep into Apple's "Welcome Home" experience and its rumored partnership with LG.Smart Home Insider PodcastGuest host this week is once again Dan Turk, Vice President, Tech & Innovation at Max Borges Agency. Working closely with several smart home companies, he always has unique insight into the industry.The big news to kick off the episode is Apple's late-week confirmation of a "Welcome Home" experience, with selected press in att…
  - 21 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 8:29pm -
• newGrab AirPods Max 2 for $429 ($120 off)
  Save $120 on Apple's over-ear AirPods Max 2 headphones at Amazon today, with every color marked down to $429.AirPods Max 2 are $120 off today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 21 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 8:13pm -
• newHomeView, OLED MacBook Pro & more: When Apple is shipping the rest of its 2026 hardware
  Apple has yet to ship a lot of stuff that's expected in 2026. From the certain date for the iPhone Duo, through the expected ones for the HomeView, and on to the probable MacBook Pro, here's when to expect stuff in stores.Just some of the many Apple devices due shortly.Even before Apple formally announces its range of smart home devices, it has an unusual number of products expected to be released shortly. Here's what's coming plus when it is most likely to be announced and ship. Continue Readin…
  - 22 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 8:06pm -
• newJust about all of 'No Man's Sky' is coming to iPhone and iPad
  Hello Games is bringing "No Man's Sky" to iOS and iPadOS, with preorders for the mobile version starting ahead of its October 28 release date.No Man's Sky on iOS - Image Credit: Hello Games"No Man's Sky" is a game that has been around since August 2016, and only became available on Mac as recently as June 2023. Now, over a decade after the initial release, "No Man's Sky" is finally landing on iPhone and iPad.The sci-fi adventure game is set in a procedurally-generated universe, filled with count…
  - 22 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 7:40pm -
• newWhere Apple focused engineering so the iPhone Duo could have desktop-like performance
  To make the iPhone Duo as thin as it is, Apple needed to make a lot of design choices to fend off heat. Here's what they did, how they did it, and where in the device the innovations live.iPhone DuoFolding devices like the iPhone Duo often raise engineering challenges due to their unique design. However, solving problems like making as thin a smartphone as possible can lead to the creation of others, such as keeping it cool.In an interview with PCMag, Apple's VP of silicon engineering Dan Murray…
  - 23 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 7:00pm -
• newEndangered indigenous languages are being saved by the iPhone
  Apple supports over 200 languages on the iPhone, but doing that takes years of continual effort and consultation with indigenous cultures around the world.Apple's iPhone supports over 200 languages.As far back as 2010, Apple has partnered with members of indigenous cultures to ensure that their languages were correctly supported on the iPhone. Apple even documented some of the process earlier in 2026.And as a new report in Wired details, there is so much more to it than adding a translation dic…
  - 23 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 6:37pm -
• newNew Windows games play really well on M5 Max Mac Studio
  Long-time modern Mac gaming enthusiast Andrew Tsai has documented how fast some modern Windows games like Gears of War E-Day run on a M5 Max Mac Studio, and how to get them going. While the setup method varies across the 17 games he tested in his latest video, we'll be talking about one of the tools, specifically (not)Proton, very soon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 23 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 6:18pm -
• newWhat to expect from Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' releases
  Apple is releasing more hardware on October 13, with big expectations surrounding its smart home lineup. Beyond the HomeView, here's what you can anticipate Apple will unveil, and what it probably won't.John Ternus at Apple Park during an eventFor product launches, Apple is best known for its September special event, which is the venue for new iPhone models like the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. However, it often holds more events in the fall than just one.Regularly, it holds a second event in O…
  - 24 hours ago 12 Oct 26, 5:50pm -
• JP Morgan dismisses iPhone cuts report, hikes AAPL target to $360
  Financial analysis firm JP Morgan has told investors to ignore reports of low iPhone 18 Pro demand and has raised its target price by $20 to $360.Demand for iPhone 18 Pro is not as low as other reports claim, say JP Morgan analystsBack in July 2026, JP Morgan lowered its target price to $340 on concerns about supply constraints. Now that there are reports of Apple cutting orders over low demand, though, the firm is raising its target and telling investors to look beyond the short term.Specifical…
  - 1 day ago 12 Oct 26, 4:59pm -
• Sunday Reboot: Touch MacBook Pro's nice, but I want macOS on iPad
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, the touch-enabled MacBook Pro looms, but the Mac-iPad divide still exists for some reason.Imagine the MacBook Pro, but with OLED and a touchable display. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 12 Oct 26, 2:24am -
• Updated entry-level iPad won't arrive until early 2027
  While there will probably be a launch of the OLED iPad mini in late October, users face a long wait until early 2027 before they get to see a revised base-model iPad.The current iPad 11Apple is poised to hold a pair of events in October, with the smart home-centric one confirmed for October 13. A second is apparently planned for October 27 for new Macs and the OLED iPad mini, but it may be a little light on other iPad models.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes tha…
  - 2 days ago 11 Oct 26, 11:38pm -
• Tim Cook visits China for the third time in 2026
  Apple executive chair Tim Cook has returned to China for the third time in 2026 alone, greasing the political wheels and insisting Apple wants to do more in the country.Apple executive chair Tim Cook - Image Credit: AppleWhile he is no longer CEO, Tim Cook's new role as executive chair allows him to speak on behalf of the company on a political level. While John Ternus settles into his CEO chair, Cook is continuing to glad-hand to help Apple grow.According to the South China Morning Post on Sund…
  - 2 days ago 11 Oct 26, 10:45pm -
• ADT rumored to handle installations in Apple's smart home push
  Apple's smart home plans could involve yet another partner, with security company ADT potentially joining the roster alongside LG and Schneider Electric.ADT has been linked to Apple's smart home plansSince early October, the rumor mill has been rife with claims that Apple will be using companies like LG and Schneider to help its smart home revival effort. However, job listings indicate that there could be a third company that will lend a hand to Apple.Job listings for ADT have appeared across th…
  - 2 days ago 11 Oct 26, 9:22pm -
• There's a vibe-coded Adobe Creative Suite clone, and it's pretty good
  Vibe-coded alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud apps such as Photoshop and Premiere have been released. They may help Mac users save money, but there are some nuances to the situation.PhotoCraft by ArtCraft. Not Photoshop. AI has been a major driver of change in the software development landscape, and it may have claimed its biggest scalp. A group of vibe coders has decided to take on Adobe by coming up with their own alternatives.Released under the banner of ArtCraft, the releases on GitHub are…
  - 2 days ago 11 Oct 26, 8:39pm -
• Unsurprisingly, the OLED iPad mini is going to be expensive
  A new report on Sunday says that the new iPad mini will likely cost about $799, versus the current $599. Between RAM price increases, and a costly OLED screen that should come as a surprise to nobody at this point.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-10-11/apple-smart-home-launch-oct-13-plans-homeview-has-mid-november-release?srnd=undefined Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 11 Oct 26, 8:38pm -
• New Apple TV might have microphones, HomePod will be unsurprising
  While the HomeView home hub will be the headline device, Apple's "Welcome Home" event will finally debut the new Apple TV set-top box, and a refreshed HomePod mini.On October 13, 2026 Apple is expected to launch a major push into the smart home market with what's to be called the HomeView. Now Bloomberg claims that, as expected, there will be new versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV.Specifically, the report backs up previous rumors regarding the HomePod mini refresh. It says that this will…
  - 2 days ago 11 Oct 26, 8:05pm -
• Apple smart home control center is called 'HomeView'
  Apple's new smart home controller is the HomeView, and while it's not shipping in October, you'll be able to get your hands on it before the end of 2026.An example of what the HomeView could look like. Over the last few months, rumors have intensified about a new smart home device Apple has been working on. With the October 13 event on the way and focused on smart home hardware, it's finally going to become a reality.Posted on Sunday in Bloomberg's "Power On" newsletter, Mark Gurman writes that…
  - 2 days ago 11 Oct 26, 8:00pm -
• Right on schedule, sources claim iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut
  There's a reason we've built some contacts in China, and refuting supply chain sources saying that demand for the iPhone 18 Pro is so low that Apple has cut back production is one of them.Allegedly, iPhone 18 Pro demand is lowIn October 2025, it was that the iPhone Air orders might be be changing. In 2024, the iPhone 16 was definitely doomed. Or in 2022, it was that Apple might have have scaled back orders for the iPhone 14.Now Nikkei Asia is reporting that suppliers have been told to cut compon…
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 26, 1:04am -
• Amazon slashes $430 off 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro, now $2,069
  Early holiday deals are in effect at Amazon this weekend, with Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro dropping to $2,069 after a $430 discount. You can also save up to $600 on M5 Max models.Grab Amazon's M5 Pro MacBook Pro deal at $2,069 - Image credit: AppleIn what is the lowest price seen since Apple raised prices on MacBooks in June 2026, Amazon's $2,069.10 deal for the current M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro is worth checking out. The standard configuration in Space Black has a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, a…
  - 3 days ago 10 Oct 26, 10:01pm -
• 30 old Intel Mac minis are hugely faster than the Cray-1 chassis they live in
  It's not Xgrid, but a computing museum in Spain has recreated a Cray-1 supercomputer to a 1:1 scale, using a total of 30 Intel Mac minis to generate up to 1.5 teraflops of performance.A replica Cray-1 made with Mac minis - Image Credit: Museo de Historia de la Computacion/FacebookSometimes, efforts to recreate famous old computer systems involve the use of more modern parts. In the case of one exhibit from the Museo de Historia de la Computacion in Spain, it's a visual replica of the Cray-1 supe…
  - 3 days ago 10 Oct 26, 9:23pm -
• iPhone Duo will greet some owners by name on its first boot
  New owners of the iPhone Duo will get an extra treat if they buy it from an Apple Store, with the option to personalize the smartphone's boot-up screen to greet them by name.An open iPhone DuoThe iPhone Duo will be available to the public from October 23, with preorders starting from October 12. However, for some customers who opt for the full in-store Apple purchase experience, they can get an extra bit of personalization.According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in an X post late on Friday, Apple's…
  - 3 days ago 10 Oct 26, 5:06pm -
• Redesign your new M6 Mac mini for 2026 with these colorful wraps
  Apple's M6 Mac mini still comes only in silver, making vinyl skins an easy way to give the compact desktop a more personal look. Our favorites add style without bulk while helping protect the aluminum finish from everyday scratches and fingerprints.Mac miniA vinyl skin makes the most sense for anyone who wants to change the Mac mini's appearance while preserving its compact footprint. Unlike a case, a skin provides cosmetic protection rather than meaningful protection against drops.The 2026 Mac…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 26, 12:51am -
• Wean yourself off the Action Button before you get an iPhone Duo
  The iPhone Duo more famously lacks Face ID, but it's also lost the Action Button. If that matters to you, it matters a lot, but there is something you can do.You don't know what you've got until it's gone. The iPhone Duo has no Action Button.Not to keep you hanging, the solution to losing the Action Button on the iPhone Duo is to create a near equivalent. You can replace one of the iPhone's regular lock screen icons with a control or a Shortcut that mimics the Action Button.True, the real Action…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 26, 12:05am -
• My Apple TV 4K is now 'vintage,' and I'm ready for a new one
  My 2017 Apple TV 4K is so old that it's now considered to be a vintage product, but that's fine, because there's a new model on the horizon with some features that I can't wait to try out.It's time for a new Apple TV 4K and a Siri Remote with buttonsApple routinely adds products to its vintage list when it last sold them more than five years ago, but less than seven years ago. It means that those products might be harder to get parts for, should a repair be needed.As of October 9, 2026, the 2017…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 11:24pm -
• If we trust it, Home Hub privacy could lead a smart home revolution
  A new Apple Home hub could kill "smart" appliances, but only if Apple can succeed in convincing us its devices don't retain audio and video recordings.Apple's 'not a camera' in-home sensor could mean interesting changes for the smart homeThere is a rumor of an Apple-made accessory that resembles a large tube of chapstick that could accompany Apple's rumored Home hub tablet. It would have a sensor in it that captures footage at a low frame rate, but doesn't actually "record" video.I discussed thi…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 10:37pm -
• TextExpander has a new free tier
  Some of us here at AppleInsider have used TextExpander for years, and it has grown past our Macs into iPhone and iPad too. Now, there's a new limited free version letting you create up to five cross-platform TextExpander snippets for free.https://textexpander.com Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:51pm -
• An iPhone near an LG home accessory will trigger a helpful Dynamic Island hint
  LG smart home accessories will benefit from Apple's ecosystem, getting iOS 27 notification and setup features that even Matter devices won't.Apple and LG's new home accessories will display helpful hints in the Dynamic Island - image credit: pdfuWhen you first set up a device such as AirPods, you bring it close to your iPhone and the two communicate. It's a spectacular example of Apple's integrated ecosystem, and now a similar thing is coming to accessories.These are specifically the LG smart ho…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:43pm -
• At just 5.2mm, Apple's iPhone Air 2 might miss the point
  Assuming a new rumor that the iPhone Air 2 will be even thinner than the current model is true, Apple is focusing on the wrong thing and might push buyers even further away from its ultra-thin and light smartphone.iPhone Air 2 could be even thinner than the originalAt 5.6mm thick, the iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever made. Even a year post-launch, it still feels like it could be snapped in half just by picking it up wrong.It could be argued that the iPhone Duo will take the thinn…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 9:22pm -
• Apple's M5 MacBook Air is $200 off, with prices from $1,099
  Amazon is still discounting the M5 MacBook Air by $200 after October Prime Day, with the 13-inch model marked down to $1,099 heading into the weekend.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air laptops - Image credit: ApplePrime Big Deal Days offers on Apple's MacBook Air are still in effect at Amazon, bringing the standard 13-inch model down to $1,099 after a $200 discount. The $200 savings extend to upgraded retail configurations and the 15-inch line as well.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air Continue Reading on App…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 8:38pm -
• There's a way to play Meta Quest games on Apple Vision Pro
  It's not on the App Store, but a new project called AVP Play lists the whole Meta Quest VR catalog, shows a label on each game telling you if it will run or not, and gets it running for you locally, if it can. Crowdsourcing will (probably) fix what doesn't eventually. There's a good summary of the project, and what it take to get it running, on Reddit.https://github.com/myMartek/avp-play Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 8:31pm -
• Telesin Master Grip Kit for iPhone review: Awkwardly packaged real optical zoom
  When you add shutter buttons and lenses to an iPhone, it should improve the experience. The Telesin Master Grip Kit takes usable photos, but doesn't improve the experience or output, and is too expensive.Telesin Master Grip Kit for iPhone reviewI love iPhone photography and Apple has done a lot of work to ensure its computational photography system provides the best and most personal output with each photo. Sometimes, adding accessories can help enhance the experience and elevate the end product…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 7:30pm -
• October Apple announcements & more Home Hub leaks on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Apple is set to reveal its renewed smart home strategy on October 13 alongside new hardware like the Home Hub, but that's not all that's coming in October. Learn the latest rumors on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple is turning its attention to the home in a big way - image credit: Apple.It seems as if we know everything and nothing about Apple's October 13 announcements. While the new Apple TV 4K, updated HomePod mini, and Home Hub tablet are basically guaranteed at this point, there's a lot we do…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 6:20pm -
• Owning an Apple Home: second-party accessories could be the reboot we need
  Matter was meant to take the guesswork out of the smart home, but as more accessory makers silo themselves in their own ecosystems, Apple needs to take dramatic action on Tuesday.Apple's Welcome Home event is expected to revitalize the smart homeAt first, it made sense that Apple would have some background partnership with LG to get a few new products built for Apple Home onto the market. New clues found in code made it clear that Apple has much larger ambitions that should become clear during i…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 5:59pm -
• You can run AI models on that Intel Mac Pro
  Assuming you've got an AMD video card, and you probably do, you can still run local AI projects. The ToshLLM project claims "Native Metal acceleration, zero cloud, and no per-token bill." It won't be as fast as the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, of course, but it'll use the hardware you already have.https://toshllm.com Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 4:55pm -
• Huxe's AI tools for creating podcasts from a prompt is bought by Apple
  The technology behind Huxe, an iOS audio app that using AI to summarize news or automatically generates whole podcasts, has been bought by Apple, which may also be hiring the developer's staff.Huxe could create entire podcasts from a single AI prompt - image credit: Huxe.Apple is continuously buying AI firms. Usually it's via a whole acquisition, or an acqui-hire where it wants the team more than the product.Now with Huxe, it has entered a deal to offer employment to some or all of the staff, pl…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 26, 4:44pm -
• Bambu Lab A2L review: your first 3D printer with plenty of room to grow
  The Bambu Lab A2L pairs big prints with little hassle, making it an excellent first 3D printer for ambitious crafters, and at a pretty good price point, too.Bambu Lab A2LBambu Lab reached out to me and told me that it would be launching the A2L, a multifunction filament 3D printer designed for the home crafting enthusiast. Of course, I said I wanted to try it.I've spent a couple of months with it at this point, and as you might expect, I have a lot to talk about. Continue Reading on AppleInsider…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 26, 5:32am -
• Touchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini rumored for October 27 Apple event
  A new rumor sets the exact date and products we can expect for Apple to reveal in late October, which includes the long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro.New MacBook Pro models are expected at a late October eventA previous rumor already set the table for a second October event in the last week of the month. All bets are on M6 Macs and the new iPad mini, but the latest rumor is a little more definitive.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple will announce the touchscreen MacBook Pro and the iP…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 26, 1:52am -
• Tim Cook has no intention of interfering with the John Ternus era
  Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook has no intention of meddling with John Ternus' work as CEO, but he does want to lighten his load by taking on responsibilities with interacting with global governments.Tim Cook shines the spotlight on the Ternus transitionApple's new Executive Chairman Tim Cook has been busy with worldwide policy, leaving CEO John Ternus with the day-to-day decision-making at the company. In a recent interview, he said they both have an "incredible level of trust in each other."…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 26, 1:17am -
• There's a hidden upside to the rampocalypse for Apple
  RAM prices are awful, and that hit the overall PC market to the tune of 20% fewer shipments in the last quarter versus 2025. But, according to IDC, it was less-bad for Apple than almost everybody else, with it seeing a full percentage point market share gain year-over year. Buckle up, prices are only going to get worse.IDC personal computing device tracker Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 26, 12:20am -
• How to use Jellyfin on a Mac to make a private streaming service
  Film fans with a massive movie collection can make their own mini Netflix by using Jellyfin and a Mac as a file server. Here's how to create your own home video streaming service.Jellyfin is a media server tool. Streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ are great ways to watch movies and TV shows without needing to actually own the physical media. However, if you already have a copy of a movie on DVD or Blu-ray, the only real benefit to watching it via an Internet streaming service…
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