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Nov 04, 2026
Apple on Tuesday released the first Xcode 27.3 beta with three new features: GitHub Copilot support within the built-in coding assistant, the ability for developers to test Siri AI integration in their apps, and additional APIs for developers to optimize their apps for the upcoming MacBook Pro models with touchscreens.Tag: Xcode
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple says it will start checking public iCloud links for harmful content in iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3.
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Nov 04, 2026
The first macOS 27.3 developer beta includes an important security fix that prevents command-line tools from accepting eMudhra's compromised web certificates. Specifically, the update removes the affected certificates from the /etc/ssl/cert.pem file.
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Nov 04, 2026
The new MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays feature the Dynamic Island instead of a notch, and it includes support for Live Activities. Fortunately, other Apple silicon Macs will not entirely miss out, as the macOS 27.3 update enables Live Activities for apps like Apple Music, Clock, and Voice Memos in the macOS menu bar.
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple TV is developing a "Silo" spinoff tied to Hugh Howey's upcoming Silo book trilogy, according to Apple TV commentator and podcaster Sigmund Judge. He said pre-production will begin later this year, with the books expected next summer. Hiring has apparently begun and some sets remain standing after season four wrapped in March. The reported project would follow the show's fourth and final season.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: Apple TV ShowsBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater
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Nov 04, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 12's titanium option offers a premium metallic finish and sapphire crystal, sitting between the more affordable aluminum model and the higher-priced ceramic version. Is it worth choosing?
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple's press release for the HomePod mini 2 last month touted "rich sound" and "advanced computational audio," but it did not explicitly mention if the second-generation model has better sound compared to the original. A few early reviews of the speaker, however, said that audio quality has in fact improved.
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Nov 04, 2026
Best Buy today has a big collection of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models for $549.00, down from $799.00. This is a massive $250 discount on the previous-generation device, and it represents a new all-time low price on these models.
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Nov 04, 2026
macOS 27.3 adds native Markdown rendering to Quick Look, allowing users to preview .md files with their formatting applied.
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Nov 04, 2026
Amazon's $9 pre-order discount on the HomeView has returned for the Space Gray color, allowing you to get the home hub for $289.99, down from $299.00.
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple will likely consolidate its high-end MacBook Pro lineup around touchscreen models, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple has added an explicit ban on using confidential information to bet on prediction markets to its insider trading policy, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Nov 04, 2026
Owen Wilson's popular golf comedy "Stick" returns to Apple TV today with two episodes of its second season, followed by weekly releases. Wilson returns as former professional golfer Pryce Cahill, who is attempting a comeback. Rhea Seehorn joins the cast as his coach alongside returning stars Peter Dager, Marc Maron, and Mariana Treviño.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: Apple TV ShowsBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18e will primarily focus on a chip upgrade, with few major new features expected, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital."
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Nov 04, 2026
Google Maps has been updated with improved support for the iPhone Duo's displays, so that the app now fills the foldable iPhone's inner and outer screens rather than leaving unused space along the edge.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple today started testing iOS 27.3, the biggest update to iOS 27 since it launched in September. iOS 27.3 includes some features Apple showed off earlier this year, and it adds all-new capabilities.
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Nov 03, 2026
iOS 27.3 adds a new "Selfie Sing" feature in Apple Music that lets users record themselves while singing a song.
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Nov 03, 2026
Just over a week after jailbreaking an iPhone Duo on launch day, hacker team Calif is back with another jailbreak demonstration. This time, the group has jailbroken an iPhone in Lockdown Mode, and the jailbreak appears to persist across an iOS update.
— Calif (@calif_io) November 3, 2026
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Nov 03, 2026
iOS 27 added a Siri tab to the Camera app on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer for convenient access to Visual Intelligence. Starting with iPadOS 27.3, which is in beta starting today, that feature has expanded to iPad Pro and iPad Air models with the M1 chip and newer, as well as the iPad mini models with the A17 Pro and A20 Pro chips.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple is planning an Apple Watch Activity Challenge for Veterans Day, which takes place next Wednesday in the United States. Apple Watch owners are tasked with doing any workout for 11 minutes or more on November 11.
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Nov 03, 2026
With iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and macOS Golden Gate 27.3, Apple is making major updates to Safari. The browser is getting a Vertical Tabs layout, which can be used instead of the standard horizontal tab bar. It's a change that pairs well with the iPhone Duo's larger display, but it is available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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Nov 03, 2026
With iOS 27.3, Apple is adding a new Gym Strength workout to Apple Fitness . It's a custom fitness option that generates a four-week plan based on a user's goals, experience, schedule, and equipment.
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Nov 03, 2026
iOS 27.3 will expand new StandBy features first introduced on the iPhone Duo to all iPhone models compatible with the update, according to Apple.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware has a build number of 9B5045a and is rolling out for developers and public beta testers.
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Nov 03, 2026
Select Apple Intelligence features are now available in China, with Apple testing the functionality in the iOS 27.3 beta. Developers in China can turn on ?Apple Intelligence? after updating to the new software.
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Nov 03, 2026
With the first beta of watchOS 27.3, Apple is introducing new Audio Intelligence features it previewed for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 earlier this year. Powered by the S11 chip, Audio Intelligence includes Live Rewind, Siri Recap, Sound Recognition, and Shazam Music Recognition.
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Nov 03, 2026
With today's iOS 27.3 beta, Apple expanded Reachability to the iPhone Duo. Reachability lets ?iPhone Duo? users shift the content on the left or right side of the outer screen to make it easier to reach with a thumb.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple is expanding what Siri AI can do in and across apps in iOS 27.3, which is available to developers as of today.
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Nov 03, 2026
iOS 27.3 reintroduces the redesigned Health app previewed in September. Apple tested the new Health app in the iOS 27.2 beta, but it was removed before the update launched.
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Nov 03, 2026
The new iPad mini has an OLED display, but the device does not support ProMotion, meaning the display's refresh rate is limited to 60Hz instead of 120Hz. Apple said OLED displays still have significantly faster pixel response times compared to LCDs, resulting in reduced motion blur, but The Verge's David Pierce is not entirely satisfied.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple today started testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can now download the first beta of ?macOS Golden Gate? 27.3. The beta comes a week after Apple launched ?macOS Golden Gate? 27.2.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 27.3 and iPadOS 27.3 updates to developers, with the betas coming a week after iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 were released.
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Nov 03, 2026
Alongside new betas of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and macOS Golden Gate 27.3, Apple has released the first betas of watchOS 27.3, tvOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3. The betas come a week after the 27.2 software updates were released.
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Nov 03, 2026
The new iPad mini has an OLED display, but the device does not support ProMotion, meaning the display's refresh rate is limited to 60Hz instead of 120Hz. Apple said OLED displays still have significantly faster pixel response times compared to LCDs, resulting in reduced motion blur, but The Verge's David Pierce is not entirely satisfied.
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Nov 03, 2026
Tom's Guide ran the new iPad mini through its standard battery test, which involves continuous web browsing over Wi-Fi with the display set to 150 nits of brightness, and the device achieved much better battery life than Apple advertises.
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Nov 03, 2026
B&H Photo introduced its early Black Friday sale this week, with savings on storage accessories, home and portable audio devices, drones, cameras, Apple products, and more.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple could capture nearly 30% of the global foldable smartphone market in 2027, according to TrendForce's latest forecast.
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Nov 03, 2026
Ever been in a situation where you hear a song in a cafe, a shop, or a car, and wonder what it is? On the latest Apple Watch models, your watch can work it out for you, and you don't even need to ask. The music doesn't have to be playing on the watch. It just needs to be audible around you. Apple Watch does the rest.
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Nov 03, 2026
Ever been in a situation where you hear a song in a cafe, a shop, or a car, and wonder what it is? On the latest Apple Watch models, your watch can work it out for you, and you don't even need to ask. The music doesn't have to be playing on the watch. It just needs to be audible around you. Apple Watch does the rest.
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Nov 03, 2026
We're getting closer to Black Friday, which lands on Friday, November 27 this year. In the lead-up to the shopping holiday, we're tracking a few lowest-ever prices on Apple's most popular Macs, including the M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, and the new Mac mini and Mac Studio.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 will feature a larger battery and potentially a higher price, according to the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station."
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple today announced that its Festival Place store in Basingstoke, England will be permanently closing on Saturday, November 21.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple's research and development (R&D) spending increased by $11.22 billion in fiscal 2026, reaching $45.77 billion, according to the company's financial statements.
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Nov 03, 2026
Over the years, Apple has repeatedly dismissed the idea of merging iPadOS and macOS into a single operating system. Will that change under John Ternus? On an earnings call yesterday, Apple's new CEO responded to a question about the topic.
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Nov 03, 2026
Amazon today introduced a rare discount on the MacBook Neo, discounting three of the entry-level 256GB models down to $669.22, from $699.00. This sale is available in Silver, Citrus, and Blush, with an estimated delivery date of November 6 for most models.
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Nov 03, 2026
The OLED iPad mini is launching this Friday, and we were able to test one out ahead of release. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using the new iPad for about a week at this point, and he shared his initial thoughts over on YouTube.
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Nov 03, 2026
Following our report that Apple is testing iOS 27.2.1 for the iPhone, MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris has uncovered evidence of an upcoming tvOS 27.2.1 update for the Apple TV. macOS 27.2.1 is also likely with a fix that prevents command-line tools from accepting eMudhra's compromised web certificates.Related Roundups: Apple TV, macOS Golden GateBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, macOS Golden Gate
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Nov 03, 2026
YouTuber Marques Brownlee has switched back to the iPhone 18 Pro after spending more than two weeks with the iPhone Duo. On the latest episode of the "Waveform" podcast, Brownlee said he missed the Pro's cameras and Face ID. He added that he would miss opening the ?iPhone Duo?, using it in portrait, and reading on the larger screen.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple is evaluating how to better manufacture high-mobility oxide (HMO) backplanes for future OLED panels, according to Korean publication The Elec. The technology is already used in the new touchscreen MacBook Pro, according to display analyst Ross Young, and Apple could be seeking to increase production for adoption in other products.
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Nov 03, 2026
Apple's iPhone X went on sale nine years ago today, November 3, 2017. The 10th-anniversary iPhone was the first with an all-screen OLED display and no Home button, and its gesture navigation and Face ID authentication shaped the flagship iPhone models that followed it.
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Nov 02, 2026
Starting November 16, Apple will require developers to disclose whether their apps include real-world location sharing or dating features so age ratings can be assigned appropriately.
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple held its earnings call for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026 today, and it was Apple CEO John Ternus' first earnings call in his new role. He had Apple CFO Kevan Parekh on hand, and he brought in Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan.
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple expects memory costs to continue to increase in the December quarter and beyond, CEO John Ternus said during today's earnings call. Ternus, COO Sabih Khan, and CFO Kevan Parekh all commented on Apple's struggle with memory.
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple is unable to meet demand for the iPhone Duo and there's no timeline for when the company will catch up, CEO John Ternus told Reuters following today's earnings report.
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple today announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026, which corresponds to the third calendar quarter of the year. The quarter included a number of August and September product releases from Apple, as well as the CEO transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus that took place on September 1.
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Nov 02, 2026
Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. These deals are part of ongoing early Black Friday deals, which we've begun keeping tabs on in our main post on all the best early Black Friday Apple deals.
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Nov 02, 2026
John Ternus will participate in his first Apple earnings call as the company's CEO today. The call begins at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple's new HomeView smart home hub lacks an App Store, but it can still run some third-party audio and video apps that support CarPlay.
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple has started testing iOS 27.2.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions.
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Nov 02, 2026
We're officially in the month of Black Friday, which will take place on Friday, November 27 in 2026. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more.
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple initially aimed to "wait until November" to release the iPhone Duo in the U.S. and China only, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but it ultimately launched the device in more than 70 countries on Friday, October 23. "Apple rushed the Duo to market without enough inventory to meet demand," he said. The device currently has a January 25 delivery estimate and is hard to find in stores.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoTag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple's busiest season isn't over yet. Far from it. With two hardware launch dates still to come in November, plus software updates and new smart home accessories running into December, there's more on the way from Apple before the end of 2026, so be sure to stick around.
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Nov 02, 2026
The Information's Aaron Tilley today reported that Apple has been developing a larger, robotic version of the HomeView. This device has been called a "HomeView Ultra" or "HomeView Max" in rumors, but the final name might be different.
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Nov 02, 2026
Over the weekend, the video calling app Zoom was updated with iPhone Duo optimization. On the device's large inner display, users can now see shared content such as the host's desktop and other participants on a call at the same time.
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Nov 02, 2026
Amazon today is back with the a pre-order discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K, available for $289.99, down from $299.00.
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Nov 02, 2026
Canva today released Affinity for iPad, bringing its free all-in-one design app to Apple's tablet, along with a new Sketch Studio built for touch and Apple Pencil.
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Nov 02, 2026
iPhone Duo order wait times averaged 89 days despite falling by a week, according to UBS Investment Bank data as of October 30. (Via Investing.com.)
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Nov 02, 2026
Some iPhone Duo owners have discovered that Apple's first foldable is missing a pretty important appearance setting that you can adjust during the initial setup process, but not afterwards.
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Nov 02, 2026
Some iPhone Duo owners have discovered that Apple's first foldable is missing a pretty important appearance setting that you can adjust during the initial setup process, but not afterwards.
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home hub could also work as a HomeKit Secure Video camera, according to settings strings discovered in the device's software by code sleuth pdfu.
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Nov 02, 2026
Apple is releasing five new products this Friday, November 6, following pre-orders that opened last week, including its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models.
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Nov 01, 2026
Amazon is taking $200 off nearly every model of the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with matches of the best post-hike prices we've ever seen on the computer. Prices now start at $1,099.99 for the 512GB 13-inch model and $1,299.99 for the 512GB 15-inch model.
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Nov 01, 2026
It is well known that Apple's new HomeView smart home hub was significantly delayed, and there is now yet another piece of evidence: the device will initially ship with six-month-old HomeView software version 26.5, according to AppleDB. When setting up the HomeView, users will be prompted to update to HomeView software version 27.2. The device launches Friday, November 13.Related Roundup: Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay - Home & Auto Tech
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Nov 01, 2026
After announcing a new iPad mini with an OLED display earlier this month, Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad models in the first half of 2027, according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Nov 01, 2026
Apple has published a support document describing what to do if your Apple Watch continues to show time that's off by one hour after daylight savings time changes. "This incorrect time appears only on the Always On display when your wrist is down," says Apple. "When you activate the display by tapping it or raising your wrist, the time changes to the correct hour."
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Oct 31, 2026
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has dropped to $699.99 on Amazon, down from $799.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the new Ultra 4, which just launched in September.
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Oct 31, 2026
Until the end of today, Performance Knit and UltraPlush ear cushions with matching headbands for the Beats 360 are available on Apple's online store in the U.S. for $9.99 each, with customers limited to three kits per order. Lower pricing extends to other countries. Starting November 1, regular pricing of $49.99 will apply.Tags: Beats, Beats 360
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Oct 31, 2026
Broadcasts app developer Steve Troughton-Smith has shared a Halloween treat for us today: a tour of the software on Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home hub. Apple has already demoed the HomeView to selected tech reporters and content creators, but Troughton-Smith offers a closer look at several features, interfaces, and apps.
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Oct 31, 2026
Apple has published an EU energy label for the iPad mini 8 that reveals the device has a battery capacity of 4,900 mAh, which is slightly lower than the 5,034 mAh capacity of the previous model's battery.
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Oct 31, 2026
One busy week after another for Apple has left our heads spinning, with this week seeing several Mac updates as well as a revamped iPad mini.
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Oct 31, 2026
Filming for the second season of Apple TV's "Pluribus" is expected to start today in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to a report from Production List. The acclaimed sci-fi drama stars Rhea Seehorn and was created by Vince Gilligan. Its first season debuted on November 7, 2025, with a second season already commissioned. Apple has yet to announce when season two will premiere.Tag: Apple TV Shows
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Oct 31, 2026
China is doing much of the heavy lifting for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch, with a 29% sales increase helping offset declines in the U.S. and Japan, according to Counterpoint Research.
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Oct 30, 2026
Apple today released HomeView Software 27.2, which is the software that runs on the upcoming HomeView device set to launch on November 13.
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Oct 30, 2026
In a memo shared with Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers this week, and later obtained by MacRumors, Apple provided technicians with guidance on how to diagnose and address the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking issue.
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Oct 30, 2026
Apple's website in China says iOS 27.3 will enable some Apple Intelligence features in China, such as Writing Tools, Genmoji, Clean Up, Notification Summaries, Priority Notifications, Visual Intelligence, and Live Translation with AirPods. Select features will not be available, including Siri AI and Image Playground.
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Oct 30, 2026
Apple today announced that the first iOS 27.3 developer beta will be released next week and enable some Apple Intelligence features in China.
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Oct 30, 2026
The Wall Street Journal's Rolfe Winkler this week reported that flash storage suppliers once "bullied" by Apple have been "getting their revenge" on the company over the past year due to a severe memory chip shortage, which stems from AI companies building out massive data centers that utilize significant amounts of flash storage and RAM.
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Oct 30, 2026
Apple released iOS 27.2 on October 26, bringing enhancements to Siri AI, adding Suggestions in Messages, and sneaking in a string of smaller additions across Photos, Podcasts, Games, Apple TV, and FaceTime.
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Oct 30, 2026
It's been a week since the iPhone Duo was released, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera wanted to revisit his review since he's been able to use the Duo for a longer stretch of time.
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Oct 30, 2026
Samsung this week launched an advertising campaign mocking the display issues some people have had with the iPhone Duo.
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Oct 30, 2026
Apple on Wednesday unveiled new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays, and more details about them continue to be shared by tech reporters who were invited to Apple's hands-on experience in Los Angeles.
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Oct 30, 2026
Apple faces Russian data retention and disclosure requirements after being added to the country's state surveillance registry, Bloomberg reports.
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Oct 30, 2026
Since late August, Apple has been on an absolute spree, releasing more than 25 new devices and accessories. Quite the start to the John Ternus era.
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Oct 30, 2026
Apple this year acquired Ascend.io, a California-based company that developed technology to help businesses automate the collection and analysis of data, and more recently introduced AI agents to help engineers manage this data.
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Oct 30, 2026
It's Halloween weekend, and we're tracking a bunch of great accessory discounts from popular companies like Belkin, Hyper, and Anker. In addition to these seasonal sales, below you can find a recap of this week's top Apple offers, including pre-order discounts on Apple's new MacBooks and iPad mini, plus our exclusive Banktivity discount.
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Oct 30, 2026
The developers of Draw Things have launched Local Code, an open-source AI assistant that lets Mac users download models and put them to work on their own computers.
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Oct 30, 2026
Apple's AirTag 2 has hit $69.99 this week on Amazon and Best Buy, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a new record low price for the accessory.
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Oct 30, 2026
Today is HomePod mini 2 launch day, with the first pre-orders beginning to arrive to customers and the speaker now available to purchase at most Apple Store locations around the world. In the U.S., the HomePod mini 2 is priced at $149, with two-tone pink, green, and blue color options available alongside white and midnight.
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Oct 30, 2026
Filmmaker Rian Johnson, best known for writing and directing "Knives Out," "Glass Onion," and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," has seen his new iPhone photography app Chromagraph Camera climb to the top of the paid App Store charts after attracting attention on social media this week.
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