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Rian Johnson's Chromagraph Camera app brings his cinematic style to your iPhone photos

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:05:40 +0000

Chromagraph Camera gives iPhone photos the Hollywood treatment for $12.99, but its cinematic look won't suit every photographer's taste.

Chromagraph brings Hollywood color processing to iPhone

Rian Johnson launched Chromagraph Camera, an iPhone photography app that uses image processing developed for his films. The "Knives Out" and "The Last Jedi" director worked with cinematographer Steve Yedlin and programmer Eric Cameron to bring Chromagraph Camera to the App Store.

So I recently badgered my cinematographer @steveyedlin into making my ideal iPhone still camera app. It shoots RAW, bypasses the iPhone's look processing and instead uses the same image processing we use on our movies. https://t.co/makZzhFd2Q
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) October 28, 2026

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Apple updated the World Travel Adapter Kits and two power adapters

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:01:43 +0000

Alongside the torrent of other stuff this week, Apple quietly updated the 70W Power Adapter, 140W Power Adapter, and the World Travel Adapter Kit. If that wasn't enough, our long national nightmare is over, with a new Power Adapter Extension Cable available for the first time in about two years. Apple cites "updated regulations" for the reasoning behind the update.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102193

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AirTag lawsuit challenges how easily tracking alerts can be disabled

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:47:01 +0000

A new AirTag lawsuit puts Apple's handling of disabled tracking alerts at the center of a demand for stronger safeguards.

Apple sued over AirTag alerts disabled with iPhone passcode

A Washington woman is suing Apple after alleging AirTag safeguards failed to prevent tracking during domestic abuse. The lawsuit alleges her husband concealed three AirTags among her belongings.

According to the complaint, seen by King5, one tracker was found in her son's diaper bag, while a second was found hidden inside the rear-seat upholstery of the her car. A third tracker was found within the console of her husband's car, which she'd borrowed for a trip to Oregon.

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It was the right time to add touch to the MacBook Pro, says John Ternus

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:45:35 +0000

Apple has long resisted bringing touch support to the Mac, but it's finally made the jump with the new MacBook Pro. It's all because Apple felt it was the right time to make the change.

Touching the new MacBook Pro's display - Image Credit: Apple

The MacBook line has been one of the most desired products to gain touch support for years. After countless rumors about it, Apple added the functionality to the PROLED versions.

However, making the change wasn't something that was done on a whim. According to a report from Wired, it needed the metaphorical planets to align first.

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How macOS is changing on touchscreens beyond Sidecar, but only a bit

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:13:18 +0000

Apple didn't just put a touchscreen on the MacBook Pro, it made some minor macOS changes to buttons and menus to accommodate your fingers. Here's where they are so far, and what apps will get them first.

PROLED display on MacBook Pro

The company introduced the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display at its "Pro and tell" event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28. The new models start at $2,899 and $3,399, respectively, with preorders open now and availability beginning November 6.

The laptops run macOS 27 and retain the traditional keyboard and trackpad. Apple has added touchscreen support without replacing the desktop interface that Mac users already know.

One of the clearest changes involves the red, yellow and green buttons at the top-left corner of Mac windows. In its hands-on report, The Verge found that the buttons grow larger when touched, making them easier to select with a finger. A short video posted by Neil Cybart shows the same behavior, although the buttons appear to respond with a slight delay.

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PROLED 16-inch MacBook Pro vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Compared

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:48:30 +0000

Apple's OLED update to the MacBook Pro makes the display brighter and touch-enabled for the first time. There's more than just that, when you compare the specs of the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max to the PROLED XDR Display version.

MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display [left], MacBook Pro without [right]

The "Pro and Tell" launch week was an unexpected addition to the fall presentation lineup. After an initial Mac launch followed by the iPhone event and one for smart home devices, a second Mac launch is a very unusual move for Apple.

It wasn't the only unusual thing to happen, as it also led to Apple introducing a long-awaited update to its MacBook Pro lineup. The lineup now has an OLED display.

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It's back - the glowing Apple logo makes a return on MacBook Pro at last

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:31:07 +0000

The first MacBook Pro that lacked Apple's iconic backlit logo was released in 2016. A decade later, it's back.

The glowing Apple logo is seen at Apple's launch of the new MacBook Pro - image credit: Rich DeMur0.

For a long time, the thing about the lit Apple logo on the lid of its portables was that it was the wrong way around. It was positioned for the user to see as they opened the lid, while it was then upside down for anyone passing by.

Never one to miss out on good advertising, Apple flipped that logo around. To this day its glowing symbol shines out from concert stages around the world.

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Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512GB RAM upgrade costs $15,500 on its own

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:38:42 +0000

Months after Apple launched the latest Mac Studio, it is finally taking orders for one more configuration, the 512GB RAM M5 Ultra. It's extremely costly.

Apple is finally taking pre-orders for the 512GB Mac Studio

Apple launched the M5 Ultra and M5 Max editions of the Mac Studio in August 2026, but revealed in barely a footnote that there was one configuration coming later. Even as Apple was saying that the Mac Studio could be configured to have 512GB RAM, it actually couldn't. Until now.

As of now, pre-orders are open for what could be the best Mac ever made. It's the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, and it can now come with 96GB RAM and all the way up to 512GB.

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Preorders are live for Apple's new iPad mini, iMac & MacBook Pro lineup

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:39:57 +0000

Preorders are open for Apple's latest iPad mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models, with all of the new devices arriving in stores Friday, November 6.

MacBook Pro with touchscreen

Customers in the United States can place orders through Apple's website or the Apple Store app. The new hardware includes an OLED iPad mini, an M6-powered iMac, and two MacBook Pro updates with different processors and displays.

Apple's eighth-generation iPad mini replaces its LCD screen with an 8.5-inch OLED display, bringing deeper blacks and higher contrast to the company's smallest tablet. As reported Monday, Apple has also narrowed the bezels, reduced the enclosure to 5.4 mm thick, and added IP67 water and dust resistance.

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MacBook Pro gets touchscreen OLED, and resurrects the glowing Apple logo

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:27:35 +0000

After many rumors over the years, Apple has finally launched its OLED MacBook Pro, switching the display technology for a more vibrant and brighter picture, and with touch support too.

The new touch-screen MacBook Pro - image credit: Apple

Over the years, Apple has been rumored to be working on a major update to the MacBook Pro, adding OLED. That speculation has finally become a reality with Apple's latest launch of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Officially called the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, it basically, your standard MacBook Pro but with a better screen. It comes with either the M5 Pro or M5 Max processor, with the former starting at 24GB RAM and the latter 36GB RAM.

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Sonnet's new Echo SE III T5 PCI-E enclosure cuts both card size, and cost

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:07:14 +0000

Sonnet's new Echo SE III T5 gives Macs three PCIe slots for $799.99, costing less than its larger desktop model, at the cost of no longer supporting full-length cards.

Echo SE III T5

The compact enclosure lets Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro users add professional hardware their computers don't have internal slots for. It connects up to three PCIe cards through a single Thunderbolt cable for specialized audio, video, networking, and storage.

Sonnet introduced the larger Echo III T5 Desktop on October 14. The $1,199.99 enclosure supports PCIe cards up to 12.28 inches long and includes a 400W power supply, while the new Echo SE III T5 accommodates shorter cards up to 7.75 inches.

Both systems have the same advertised aggregate PCIe bandwidth, so the main differences are physical size, supported cards, and power provision. Sonnet also introduced a single-slot enclosure earlier in October for users who don't need room for multiple cards.

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MacBook Neo gets a price hike for education customers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:48:44 +0000

Apple has quietly updated the education pricing for the MacBook Neo, with the budget model now starting at a higher $649.

Apple has slashed the education pricing discount of the MacBook Neo down to $50.

The MacBook Neo started life as an exceptional bargain in the MacBook range, priced at $599. While the price to the general public has already risen a lot thanks to the global RAM crisis, the education pricing discount has also shrunk.

Apple's education pricing for the MacBook Neo started off at $499 but rose in June to $599. Now, first spotted by MacRumors, education customers will have to pay $649 for the same base model.

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M6 Mac mini with 24GB RAM drops to $1,179, but supply is limited

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:08:41 +0000

Amazon is knocking $120 off the upgraded M6 Mac mini with 24GB of RAM, bringing the price down to $1,179, but you'll want to act fast as supply is limited.

Save $120 on Apple's M6 Mac mini.

The $120 discount at Amazon brings the price of the upgraded M6 Mac mini desktop down to $1,179. This configuration, part number MHQM4LL/A, has Apple's M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with a 512GB SSD. Most notably, it also has a bump up to 24GB of unified memory, allowing for more tasks to run simultaneously.

Buy M6 Mac mini 24GB for $1,179

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Size matters: South Korea spared iPad mini image's potentially offensive gesture

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:20:08 +0000

Apple has chosen to use a different image in South Korea to promote the iPad mini in South Korea, likely over fears that the version used the rest of the world might resemble an offensive gesture mocking the size of someone's manhood.

An iPad mini promotional image from Apple's website in most of the world [top], and the same image in South Korea [bottom]

The launch of the updated iPad mini with OLED has unexpectedly sparked a bit of controversy. One of its marketing images was edited due to allegedly displaying what could be considered an offensive gesture.

The regional online Apple Store for South Korea looks a lot like others around the world. However, according to ITHome, one image showing the thin profile of the iPad mini has had its hand removed from view.

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Apple TV 'Shrinking' season 4 has wrapped filming

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:12:07 +0000

One of the stars of "Shrinking," specifically Jessica Williams, has posted on Instagram that filming has concluded for season four. Apple hasn't said anything about when the season will air, but this development means sooner, rather than later.

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Amazon's new Alexa devices are outfitted with Matter & Thread

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:07:19 +0000

Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep.

New Alexa devices from Amazon

The October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays. Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls to a shared household screen.

Amazon's latest products address some of the same needs, but the company is spreading those capabilities across several devices. Alongside its traditional speakers and displays, Amazon is introducing products designed specifically for the nightstand and displaying family photos.

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There's a fix if your external SSD won't connect to iPhone Duo

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:02:49 +0000

There are a couple of reasons why your iPhone Duo won't see a connected external drive, but more importantly, there's a solution.

This Lexar external drive works fine with an iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the iPhone Duo can't see it.

So you have an external drive that plugs into the USB-C port of your old iPhone perfectly fine. But when you connect it to your iPhone Duo, nothing happens.

Not to build up suspense here, there are two possible solutions. One is that if you have the iPhone Duo in a case, take it out and try again.

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Score $1,000 off iPhone Duo & pay $0 out of pocket when joining T-Mobile

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:49:05 +0000

Apple's first foldable is its most expensive smartphone yet, but T-Mobile has got your back with $1,000 off an iPhone Duo when you join America's best network* with zero dollars out of pocket and no trade-in required.

Get iPhone Duo from T-Mobile for $1,000 off and nothing due today.

The iPhone Duo is Apple's most exciting smartphone in years, but it will also cost a pretty penny no matter how you choose to pay for it. Luckily, when you switch to T-Mobile, you'll get that foldable at a steep discount, access to Magenta Status perks, and the fastest network according to test results from Ookla?**.

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Hinge, dual-layer OLED expectations continue ahead of new MacBook Pro launch

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:38:57 +0000

Hours ahead of Apple's expected touch-enabled MacBook Pro launch, a leaker backs up rumors about price rises and changes to the hinge.

The current M5 Pro MacBook Pro, sans OLED

Apple is holding a "Pro and Tell" press event on Wednesday, with it capping off a week of updates. That event is expected to include not only the iPad mini, iMac, and M6 MacBook Pro for members of the media to try out, but also an OLED MacBook Pro.

The evening before the event, Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital decided to post about the upcoming launch and what to expect. Bumping up an earlier post saying it would be an OLED display with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, they added a bit more detail about the major changes.

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John Ternus teases MacBook Pro announcement

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:32:22 +0000

John Ternus' social media team has posted a video on X, clearly reminiscent of the back of a MacBook Pro. In the video, a spotlight pans up, and ends on a wall. Maybe teasing the return of a lit Apple logo on the back of the computer? We'll see soon enough.

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The global memory crisis will annoy everyone until 2030 at least

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:23:48 +0000

The memory crisis isn't going to be solved before 2030, and there's a new shortage brewing that's just going to make things worse and more expensive.

Memory chips are in high demand. It's not going to get better anytime soon. - Image credit: SK Hynix

Manufacturers and consumers are already dealing with the effects of high memory demand caused primarily through AI data center and infrastructure buildouts. Now, it seems that the problem will be affecting more components, and for years longer than anyone really expected.

In its Q3 financial results released on Wednesday, memory maker SK Hynix claims it achieved revenues of 104 trillion won ($77 billion) and a net profit of 39.7 trillion won ($29 billion), thanks to record sales.

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South Korea becomes the latest to fine Apple and Google millions over their App Stores [u]

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:14:13 +0000

It seemed such a simple idea when Steve Jobs announced the App Store and Apple's 30% cut, especially when compared to the costs of selling boxed software at retail. South Korea is just the latest country to put that model at risk.

South Korea has fined Apple and Google over their App Store practices

According to AP News, South Korea has joined the ranks of countries fining Apple over App Store practices. The Korea Media and Communication Commission has fined both Apple and Google after some years of investigations.

Apple has been fined $15.5 million, while Google's fine is double that at $32 million. It's over a 2021 South Korean law regarding how App Stores must not prevent developers from using payment systems other than the store operators' own.

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Touchscreen MacBook Pro almost certainly has dynamic island

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:41:31 +0000

A prolific leaker on X has continued his macOS 27.2 code dives. And in the latest one, he's found Dynamic Island graphics for AirPods, battery alerts and more. It was previously rumored that the notch would be gone in the OLED MacBook Pro, but it's more certain now. We'll all see together later today.

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What to do about a lost or stolen iPhone before it becomes a bigger mess

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:39:51 +0000

Marking a stolen iPhone as lost instantly locks your data, but the real race is securing your accounts before the thief does. Here is how to lock it down and recover.

What do I do if my iPhone was stolen?

Your first instinct may be to retrace the day and check under car seats, behind couch cushions, or anywhere you recently used your iPhone. Do that, but secure the missing iPhone immediately while you search so a simple loss doesn't turn into stolen access to your accounts.

The hardware is replaceable. What's harder to replace is the access your iPhone carries, including passwords, payment cards, verification codes, and often the only trusted connection to your Apple Account.

A locked iPhone is difficult to break into when nobody else knows the passcode. The danger rises sharply if a thief has watched you enter it, because that code can expose saved passwords, account recovery options, and other security settings.

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Apple Watch testimonies continue in two new ads

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:11 +0000

On Wednesday, Apple debuted a pair of new user testimonies. The first, shown here, is another lifesaving story. The second is an impressive story about a man who started his fitness journey at 340 pounds, shedding more than 150 pounds along the way. Both are ads, sure, but they're also worth your time to watch.

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Judge grants yet more of Apple's requests for OpenAI information

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:25:54 +0000

As the case inches closer to trial, OpenAI has been ordered to surrender more details to Apple about its employees' use of devices and tools, and its recruitment practices.

The lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI continues with the ChatGPT maker being ordered to provide more information.

Apple has been pressing for early discovery in its lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, arguing that delays materially hurt it. Judge Edward Davila has previously tended to side with Apple, but denied it certain information because he said the requests were too broad.

Now Apple has narrowed the scope of its requests, specifically changing it from covering all ex-Apple employees to being specifically those hired by OpenAI. On that basis, Judge Davila has granted more of the requests and so ordered OpenAI to provide Apple with details of:

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Nintendo isn't going to be thrilled about Switch 2 games running on Apple hardware

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:15:08 +0000

NX2Apple is essentially Rosetta for Nintendo Switch games. The utility will unpack the game's data, rewrite the game's code for Apple Silicon, translate shaders to Metal, and pack it all into a .IPA file. What's done with that file after that is left as an exercise for the reader.

https://github.com/LNPANDY/NX2Apple

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As expected, you're going to pay a lot if you want a touchscreen MacBook Pro

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:54:31 +0000

Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro reportedly carries a $400 premium, with a starting price of $2,899.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro pricing starts at $2,899

Apple is expected to introduce 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro models on Wednesday as premium additions to the lineup. The existing non-touchscreen models will remain available alongside them.

According to Bloomberg's sources, Apple mulled over a $2,899 starting price for the 14-inch model with an M5 Pro chip. That would make it $400 more expensive than the current 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro.

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'Way of the Warrior Kid' lands on Apple TV ahead of Thanksgiving

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:03:18 +0000

A Navy SEAL helps his nephew face bullies and build confidence in "Way of the Warrior Kid."

Chris Pratt's "Way of the Warrior Kid" heads to Apple TV | Image credit: Apple TV

Apple Original Films has released the trailer for "Way of the Warrior Kid," starring Chris Pratt and Jude Hill. The film premieres worldwide on Apple TV on November 25, 2026.

The story follows Marc, a middle school student who struggles with bullying, schoolwork, and making friends. His summer changes when his injured uncle Jake comes to stay with him and his mother.

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ChatGPT can now manage your iCloud Calendar and iCloud emails

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:58:59 +0000

Thanks to dedicated iCloud plugins, OpenAI's ChatGPT can now use details from your iCloud email inbox to schedule and update events in the Calendar app.

ChatGPT can now interact with your iCloud emails and calendar events, with your permission.

On Tuesday, following the debut of an upgraded M6 iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro, OpenAI revealed that ChatGPT has gained two new iCloud plugins. As a result, OpenAI has greatly improved ChatGPT's compatibility with iCloud email and the Apple Calendar app.

In short, ChatGPT can now read and check your iCloud inbox, create and manage emails, and more. What's even more impressive is that ChatGPT will be capable of updating events on your iCloud calendar, based on the details it can gather from your iCloud emails.

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On OLED MacBook Pro-eve, I have just one question

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:52:24 +0000

Apple is expected to announce its touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro on October 27. On October 26, I still find it impossible to really grasp who this machine is for and if anyone is really crying out for what seems to be a MacBook More-Pro.

Who's crying out for a touchscreen MacBook Pro?

There have long been rumors of Apple's plans to release a new laptop that will sit above the current 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros in its lineup. It may or may not be called the MacBook Ultra, although it seems unlikely at this point.

The name is just one question mark that continues to loom large over what should otherwise be an exciting new laptop. There's talk of an OLED display, a first for Apple's Mac lineup, as well as Apple's almost range-topping M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon.

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Blowout deal: Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM plunges to $1,999

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:43:40 +0000

B&H has Apple's 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM and a 96W adapter for $1,999, a discount of $420 off.

Save $420 on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro 32GB RAM - Image credit: Apple

The blowout $1,999 special at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo delivers the lowest price of the season as B&H looks to clear out inventory to make way for M6 models.

Buy M5 MacBook Pro 32GB for $1,999

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M6 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M5 14-inch MacBook Pro: Baselines compared

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:29:13 +0000

The MacBook Pro line has graduated to M6, with the 14-inch entry-level model getting a timely performance boost. Here's how the new model compares to the previous model.

M6 14-inch MacBook Pro [left], M5 14-inch MacBook Pro [right]

The M5 14-inch MacBook Pro was introduced in October 2025 as a replacement for the M4 version. It's only been a year, but Apple's done the same thing again, this time to the M6.

The change takes the form of the typical spec-bump update, which is chiefly a performance improvement change rather than one introducing brand new features.

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MacBook Neo 2 now predicted to arrive before summer 2027

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:11:22 +0000

A new report claims that Apple is planning to release a second generation of its hit MacBook Neo in the first half of 2027.

The current MacBook Neo

The original MacBook Neo was released in March 2026 and proved to be an enormous success. It was such a hit that there was immediately a belief that a next-generation model would follow, and even unsupported wishful thinking that it would be a touch-screen one.

Now Bloomberg is reporting that the second generation MacBook Neo will launch in the first half of 2027. There are no further details in this report, nor any more precise schedule.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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With the new iMac and MacBook Pro, Apple is targeting stubborn Intel holdouts

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:03:04 +0000

It's been about six years since Apple Silicon hardware first started shipping and still Apple will not launch a Mac without stressing how much better it would be if everyone moved on from Intel, please.

Insert: the new M6 iMac range. But back in 2020, Apple — and we — thought the 27-inch Intel iMac was fast - image credit: Apple.

It's a truism that if you were an Intel Mac user and you tried even the first M1 Apple Silicon equivalent, you could even be shocked at the It's six years since Apple Silicon was introduced and still Apple will not launch a Mac without stressing how much better it would be if everyone moved on from Intel, please.. You definitely didn't want to go back.

But you had to try it, you had to see the difference, and seemingly enough people have not tried Apple Silicon that Apple is continuing to target them. It's not altruism from Apple, it is not the company wanting to rescue users from what does now genuinely seem like incredibly slow Macs of yesteryear.

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Formula 1's CEO sees a very long-term future with Apple TV

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:27:42 +0000

Questions about viewership haven't cooled Formula 1's enthusiasm for Apple TV, with the sport's president and CEO hoping to extend its U.S. broadcasting partnership beyond 2030.

Apple TV + F1

Liberty Media president and CEO Derek Chang told Axios at an October 22 event in Austin, TX that F1 intends to see its five-year agreement through and hopes the partnership continues afterward. Chang said Apple has performed even better than the company expected.

Chang wouldn't confirm whether the contract includes an opt-out provision that could allow F1 to leave the agreement early. However, he dismissed the question as a moot point because Liberty Media considers Apple a strong partner.

Apple secured exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights in October 2025, replacing ESPN beginning with the 2026 season. The agreement covers every Grand Prix, qualifying session, sprint race, and practice session through 2030.

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Apple's 11-inch iPad drops to $399 during Amazon's month-end sale

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:22:17 +0000

Amazon's $399 iPad deal is back for the end of October, delivering the lowest iPad price in Apple's iPad lineup.

Pick up an iPad for just $399 during Amazon's sale.

As Apple unveiled a new iPad mini 8 this week with a higher starting price than the last generation, shoppers looking for a cheaper option can pick up the A16 11-inch iPad for $399 at Amazon today.

Buy iPad 11 for $399

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M6 24-inch iMac vs M4 24-inch iMac: Apple's all-in-ones compared

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:29:39 +0000

Apple has updated the 24-inch iMac to use the M6 chip. Here's what's new in the desktop Mac versus the M4 model from two years ago.

M6 iMac [left], M4 iMac [right]

Apple's last update to the 24-inch iMac was in 2024, when it shifted from the original M1 to the M4 chip. Two years later, Apple has now bumped the chip up yet again, this time to the M6.

However, as usual for a spec-bump update, a lot of the iMac has remained the same instead of changing with the times. While OLED is a future prospect, it's an update to the line that's far from launch.

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M6 vs M4: How two years and two chip generations change Apple Silicon

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:31:34 +0000

Owners of M4 Macs may feel the temptation to upgrade to the M6 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, or iMac. Here's what to expect with the jump to Apple's newest silicon.

M6 vs M4

In August 2026, Apple introduced the M6 as its new entry-level chip, as well as the M6 generation itself. Brought out with the Mac mini, the M6 was framed by Apple as a way to benefit more from AI, with changes that made it an ideal chip for machine learning workloads.

The introduction took place just over two years after Apple launched its first M4 chip in the iPad Pro. The M6 is also a two-generation jump for some models, such as the Mac mini, which skipped the base M5 chip completely.

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New iMac keeps old design but adds M6 processor

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:17:09 +0000

Apple has launched an updated iMac for the first time since 2024, bringing this longstanding favorite up to the speeds of the latest Mac mini.

Apple's new M6 iMac range - image credit: Apple

If it ain't broke, eventually update it. Apple has released its first update to the all-in-one iMac since the 2024 edition gained an M4 processor.

"iMac is the world's best all-in-one, and today it raises the bar yet again," said Shelly Goldberg, Apple's vice president of Hardware Engineering in a statement. "With the blazing performance and AI capabilities of M6 supercharging every workflow and the next generation of Apple Intelligence with Siri AI — combined with its stunning 24-inch Retina display, its gorgeous design in seven vibrant colors, and macOS 27 — the new iMac has everything users need to run their businesses, manage their lives, and bring their ideas to life."

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MotionVFX, AI tools feature in Apple Creator Studio's latest update

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:34:54 +0000

Apple Creator Studio has more AI-based updates, with the biggest change being the inclusion of MotionVFX plug-ins and templates.

Apple Creator Studio

Apple has been steadily making updates to the Apple Creator Studio, including one in September taking advantage of the new iPhone 18 Pro camera. Its latest update is, however, more AI-focused.

The main change is the inclusion of MotionVFX directly into Final Cut Pro for Mac. The addition brings with it thousands of templates, graphics, titles, and transitions.

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Slight 14-inch MacBook Pro refresh adds M6 AI power, Wi-Fi 7

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:45:27 +0000

The lower-end 14-inch MacBook Pro got an update on Tuesday, with the model getting better wireless networking, and most importantly, more power with the M6 processor.

MacBook Pro M6 is iterative

It's not the flashiest of upgrades, nor is there an associated enclosure re-design. But, in the middle of a week of upgrades, Apple announced the new model in a press release.

There's still no M6 Pro or M6 Max processor, and those are not expected soon, if ever. However, the "entry level" MacBook Pro is getting the M6 chip that debuted in the Mac mini.

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There's an open source replacement for the terrible Logitech mouse software

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:54:41 +0000

The Logitech Options+ software phones home, is a resource hog, and crashes a lot on Mac. OpenLogi is an open source replacement for the configuration tool, is light-weight, and runs on Windows, Mac, or Linux. Better yet, there's no telemetry.

https://openlogi.org

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iPhone 18e rumored to get A20 processor but not stray much from iPhone 17e

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:39:14 +0000

A new claim from a generally reliable leaker details most of the specifications for the forthcoming iPhone 18e, with the only significant upgrade being the processor.

The iPhone 18e and iPhone 18 may be more similar than the iPhone 17e and iPhone 17 were.

Leaker Digital Chat Station has been posting and sometimes reposting about the display for the iPhone 20 Pro, but now claims to have details for the iPhone 18e.

Writing on the Chinese social media site Weibo, the leaker says that the iPhone 18e will have:

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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iPhone Duo hinge maker denies blame for screen failures

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:43:15 +0000

An Apple supplier insists that its components aren't the cause of hinge failures that break the screen of the iPhone Duo, as the social media fallout over the fault rolls on.

A sheared-off part of an iPhone Duo hinge mechanism - Image Credit: CuriousHagi/YouTube

Following the release of the iPhone Duo, there have been reports of screen breakages, with quite a few highlighting a very common point of failure for the hinge. In an attempt to get ahead of the story, part of Apple's supply chain claims that its components are not the problem.

A statement from Fine M-Tec released on October 26 denies that its components cause the screen damage, reports The Elec. It also urges everyone to avoid a witch hunt for someone to blame until the real cause has been uncovered.

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iPhone 18 Pro sales beat iPhone 17 Pro figures, but only because of China

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:41:15 +0000

Contrary to complaints from stock analysts about poor iPhone 18 Pro sales, new supply chain research claims that the demand for the iPhone 18 Pro has been high in China, making up for some weakness elsewhere.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro

It was already clear that the iPhone 18 Pro had sold well as it appears to have been key to Apple reaching a $5 trillion market valuation. But in a note sent to AppleInsider, Counterpoint Research says that demand has been more patchy and region-specific than with the iPhone 17 Pro.

Sales of the iPhone 18 Pro models in China over the first three weeks after release were up 29% year over year. That was helped, though, by how Apple had more stocks of the new model than they had of the iPhone 17 Pro at launch.

Also, demand for Android smartphones from local Chinese firms fell because of price increases.

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JAY-Z steps onto the Super Bowl stage after years behind the show

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:45:07 +0000

After years of helping bring artists to the Super Bowl Halftime Show, JAY-Z will take the stage himself, with Apple Music offering exclusive content ahead of the performance.

JAY-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl 2027 halftime show

Apple Music, alongside the NFL and Roc Nation, has announced that JAY-Z will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show. The show will take place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, February 14, 2027.

"From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey," JAY-Z said in a statement. "Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world's biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true."

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'F1' star Damson Idris returns to Apple TV for Utah-set thriller

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:58:17 +0000

A hunt for a runaway thief turns into a fight for survival in upcoming Apple TV thriller "Sacrament."

The Apple TV logo

Apple Original Films is developing "Sacrament," a thriller starring "F1" actor Damson Idris. Jonathan Levine is attached to direct, while Idris will also produce.

As Deadline notes, the film follows two Chicago cops-turned-contractors, tracking a runaway thief to a remote township in Sacrament, Utah. While the job starts out routine enough, it quickly escalates into a battle where the pair are outnumbered.

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How to keep politicians from flooding your iPhone with campaign texts

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:02:59 +0000

Political campaign texts are relentless ahead of Election Day, with fundraising appeals piling up in Messages. One iPhone setting can silence their alerts without forcing you to block each unfamiliar number.

Political texts plague everyone

Blocking a number doesn't help much when the next fundraising appeal arrives from a different one. Political fundraising groups even raised objections when Apple expanded message filtering in iOS 26, concerned that donation requests would go unnoticed.

Apple's Screen Unknown Senders feature separates messages based on whether you've established contact with the sender, not whether a message looks like spam. It moves texts from unfamiliar numbers into a separate folder and generally silences their notifications without preventing delivery.

The feature was off by default in iOS 26 unless you'd previously enabled the older Filter Unknown Senders setting. That means even an updated iPhone might still be letting every campaign appeal into your main conversation list.

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Don't wait to update: iOS 27.2 brings security fixes over 130 vulnerabilities

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:41:55 +0000

Apple's iOS 27.2 update protects your data and stops malicious apps from accessing your camera and Bluetooth without permission. Here's why you should update.

iOS 27.2 includes a fix that stops apps from accessing your iPhone's camera system.

On Monday, only days after the iPhone Duo reached customers, Apple made iOS 27.2 available for download. The update includes well over 130 security enhancements, and 25 of them prevent attackers from accessing sensitive user data.

Notably, Apple patched an Accounts and App Intents issue that made it possible for apps to view private user information. The two vulnerabilities were resolved with additional entitlement checks, says Apple's website.

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