Apple · 13 Nov 2026
Siri AI on older Apple TV 4K models needs tvOS 27.2.1, not out yet
Apple's Siri AI requirements now list tvOS 27.2.1 for Apple TV 4K 2nd generation and later, with no release date.
Hardware · 13 Nov 2026
HomeView launches with a day-one security patch and a Siri lock gap
Apple shipped HomeView Software 27.2 with nine security fixes a day before launch, and Siri lock control waits.
Apple · 12 Nov 2026
Apple details Secure Exclaves, the silicon walls around cameras and mics
Apple's security team explains how Secure Exclaves isolate camera and mic data on HomeView, iPhone and MacBook Neo.
Apple · 11 Nov 2026
Apple TV app adds sign language interpretation starting November 13
Apple TV adds ASL and BSL interpretation to select Apple Originals on November 13 for devices on OS 27.2 or later.
Apps · 11 Nov 2026
Swift Student Challenge 2027 opens to every Apple platform, including Mac
Apple's Swift Student Challenge 2027 runs February 8 to 28 and takes apps for any Apple platform for the first time.
Workspace · 11 Nov 2026
Claris previews Harbor, a private AI server app for Apple silicon Macs
Claris, an Apple company, opened a private preview of Harbor, which runs open-weight AI models locally on your Macs.
Apple · 11 Nov 2026
Apple's Support Community forums go read-only ahead of November 20 closure
Apple's user forums stopped taking posts on November 10 and close for good on November 20, so save key threads now.
Apple · 10 Nov 2026
Apple plans five developer academies and an Istanbul center in Türkiye
Apple will open five Developer Academies, an Istanbul Developer Center and an Ankara manufacturing academy from 2027.
Apps · 10 Nov 2026
Apple now sells AI usage packs, starting with Logic Pro for Mac
Creator Studio subscribers can buy one-time intelligence usage packs that expire in 12 months, starting in Logic Pro.
Apple · 10 Nov 2026
Apple's November 9 updates fix Bluetooth pairing and iMessage group flaws
iOS 27.2.1 and macOS 27.2.1 fix nearby Bluetooth and AirPlay pairing bugs plus two iMessage group chat flaws.
Workspace · 10 Nov 2026
macOS 27.2.1 finally stops curl and git from trusting eMudhra certs
macOS 27.2.1, Tahoe 26.7.3 and Sequoia 15.8.3 close the eMudhra gap in Mac command-line tools. Update now.
Apple · 9 Nov 2026
Apple's 10-K shows Singapore now cuts its tax bill more than Ireland
Apple's fiscal 2026 10-K shows Singapore cut its taxes by a net $2.7 billion, edging out Ireland at $2.6 billion.
Apple · 9 Nov 2026
Apple drops a retail subscription target after consent complaints
Apple removed a store sign-up metric after reports of trials started without clear consent. Check yours.
Apps · 7 Nov 2026
Apple says over 100,000 apps are already built for iPhone Duo
Two weeks after launch, Apple says Duo-optimized apps top 100,000, with thousands more landing daily.
Apple · 7 Nov 2026
Apple's holiday return window is open through January 8, 2027
Eligible Apple Store purchases received Nov 6 through Dec 25 can be returned through Jan 8 in many countries.
Workspace · 6 Nov 2026
Apple documents how to turn off the glowing MacBook Pro logo
Support doc 149248 says the PROLED MacBook Pro lid logo auto-dims, and Terminal can turn it off.
Apple · 6 Nov 2026
Public betas of iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3 are open to everyone
Apple opened free public betas for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS 27.3 on November 5.
Apps · 6 Nov 2026
Logic Pro 13.0 is out, but its AI assistant needs Creator Studio
Apple shipped Logic Pro for Mac 13.0 on November 5. The new assistant stays locked to an Apple Creator Studio plan.
Apple · 5 Nov 2026
Public iCloud links get Apple content checks starting with iOS 27.3
Apple will check items shared with Anyone with the Link for harmful content in iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS 27.3.
Apps · 5 Nov 2026
Apple lets subscription apps pitch offers when you try to cancel
Developers can now show a message, an image or a discount offer to subscribers in the App Store cancellation flow.
Apple · 4 Nov 2026
Apple bans staff from betting on prediction markets with inside information
Apple's updated insider trading policy, filed with its 10-K, bars using confidential info on prediction markets.
Apple · 4 Nov 2026
Apple's redesigned Health app returns in iOS 27.3 beta with Health Age
The new Health app with Insights, Longevity and Health Age is in iOS 27.3 beta and ships later this year.
Workspace · 4 Nov 2026
macOS 27.3 beta flags Intel-only printer drivers and adds vertical tabs
macOS 27.3 beta 1 warns about Rosetta printer drivers and plug-ins, adds Safari Vertical Tabs and Copilot in Xcode.
Apps · 4 Nov 2026
Siri AI opens to every developer, but App Store apps must wait for spring
Any app can now add custom actions and skills to Siri AI, but only dev and internal TestFlight builds can use them.
Apple · 3 Nov 2026
Supreme Court will hear Apple's Epic contempt appeal on January 11
Argument in Apple v. Epic is set for January 11, 2027, limited to whether contempt can rest on an order's spirit.
Apps · 3 Nov 2026
App Store adds dating and location age rating questions from November 16
All apps must declare Shared Location and Dating and Relationships by January 12, 2027; dating apps get 18+.
Apple · 3 Nov 2026
Apple's record September quarter hits $114.5B as Mac revenue jumps 24%
Apple's fiscal Q4 revenue rose 12% to $114.5 billion, with Mac up 24%, iPad down 10%, and EPS of $2.10.
Apple · 2 Nov 2026
Apple's spyware alerts hit 99 countries, and fakes are the bigger risk
Apple sent a new wave of threat notifications Oct 29; verify any alert only by signing in at account.apple.com.
Apple · 31 Oct 2026
Apple's Ascend.io deal is a hiring and licensing pact, not a buyout
An EU filing shows Apple notified a June 30 deal to hire Ascend.io staff, license its IP and take certain patents.
Apple · 31 Oct 2026
Apple Intelligence reaches China in iOS 27.3, but without Siri AI
Testing starts November 4 and iOS 27.3 ships in December, iPhone only, with Alibaba's Qwen built into Siri.
Apple · 30 Oct 2026
Apple cuts Taiwan App Store commission to 26%, but only the standard rate
From October 31, paid apps and in-app purchases on Taiwan's iOS and iPadOS App Store pay 26% instead of 30%.
Workspace · 29 Oct 2026
Apple's $39 travel adapter kit returns, but it skips the 96W charger
The new kit and $19 extension cable use AC Connector 2 and fit only the 70W and 140W adapters, per Apple's store.
Apple · 29 Oct 2026
South Korea fines Apple $15.5 million and orders App Store payment changes
Korea's regulator found Apple restricted payments, delayed app reviews and charged local developers higher fees.
Apps · 29 Oct 2026
Touch on Mac dev hub opens with videos and labs, but no Xcode beta yet
Apple posted three touch design and coding talks plus November labs for Mac developers; Xcode 27.3 beta is pending.
Hardware · 29 Oct 2026
Touchscreen MacBook Pro brings OLED and a Dynamic Island, but M5 chips
Apple's first touch Mac adds a tandem OLED panel and lighter body from $2,899, with the same chips as in March.
Apple · 28 Oct 2026
iPhone XS and XR get a fix for an exploited CoreGraphics bug in iOS 18.7.11
Apple patched an exploited CoreGraphics flaw on iPhones stuck on iOS 18; Macs got the same fix in September.
Workspace · 28 Oct 2026
Creator Studio adds MotionVFX and MCP for iWork in a November update
Final Cut Pro gets MotionVFX and iWork gets MCP support for AI agents, free for subscribers in November.
Hardware · 28 Oct 2026
M6 iMac starts at $1,499, and the 12-core model is the one for work desks
Apple's M6 iMac adds cores, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet at unchanged prices, but the base model keeps two ports.
Hardware · 28 Oct 2026
M6 MacBook Pro keeps its $1,999 price, but base 16GB misses faster memory
The 14-inch MacBook Pro gets M6, Wi-Fi 7 and 24-hour battery claims; pre-orders open today, shipping November 6.
Hardware · 27 Oct 2026
Apple admits iPhone Duo inner screens crack on a small number of units
Apple tells affected iPhone Duo owners to contact AppleCare for a replacement, but has not explained the cause.
Apple · 27 Oct 2026
iOS 27.2 brings Pencil to iPhone Duo and lets Siri AI recall past chats
iOS and iPadOS 27.2 add Siri AI memory, app exclusions and five languages, plus Pencil support on iPhone Duo.
Workspace · 27 Oct 2026
macOS 27.2 ships with hundreds of fixes, and Tahoe and Sequoia get patched
Apple patched macOS 27.2, Tahoe 26.7.2 and Sequoia 15.8.2 on Oct 26, and Siri AI on Mac gained five languages.
Hardware · 27 Oct 2026
New OLED iPad mini starts at $699, and only 512GB gets the full A20 Pro
Apple's 8.5-inch OLED iPad mini adds IP67 and A20 Pro, but costs $200 more and trims the chip below 512GB.
Workspace · 26 Oct 2026
Apple confirms eMudhra fix for Mac command-line tools needs a macOS update
Safari and Mail already block the bad certificates, but curl, git, and python3 trust a stale file until a macOS fix.
Apps · 25 Oct 2026
Safari 27.1 previews fold APIs on iPhone Duo, but not full-width pages
Apple's WebKit team details Duo viewports, flagged fold APIs, and an unsolved gap beside Safari's side controls.
Hardware · 24 Oct 2026
iPhone Duo hinge crack reports arrive as Apple posts its repair playbook
Early owners report inner screens cracking at the fold, and Apple's new hinge guide ends in a full display swap.
Apps · 23 Oct 2026
Made for iPhone Duo badges arrive, but Word and Outlook are weeks away
Apple named 50-plus optimized apps for iPhone Duo; its developer guide explains which builds fill the inner display.
Apps · 23 Oct 2026
Businesses and schools can now buy app subscriptions by the seat
Apple Business and Apple School Manager now sell auto-renewable app subscriptions in volume, assigned through MDM.
Workspace · 23 Oct 2026
Pages, Keynote and Numbers get an AI assistant, but only for subscribers
Version 15.4.1 adds a beta Intelligent Assistant for Creator Studio subscribers on iPhone and iPad, in US English.
Workspace · 22 Oct 2026
Macs block bad eMudhra certificates, but built-in curl may still trust them
Apple blocked compromised eMudhra CA certificates on October 19, yet macOS command-line tools skip that check.
Hardware · 22 Oct 2026
iPhone Duo launches Friday with scarce walk-ins and Pencil support near
Apple says stores will have limited iPhone Duo stock on October 23, and the iOS 27.2 RC already enables Apple Pencil.
Apple · 22 Oct 2026
Australian court orders Apple to allow rival iPhone app stores by March
Australia's Federal Court says iPhone users there can install apps outside the App Store from March 1, 2027.
Apple · 21 Oct 2026
UK regulator wants cheaper iPhone NFC access for Apple Pay rivals
The CMA wants Apple to offer HCE alongside the Secure Element in the UK at lower fees. Responses are due November 17.
Hardware · 21 Oct 2026
Self Service Repair now sells parts for the new Mac mini and Mac Studio
Apple's repair store added parts for Mac mini with M6 or M5 Pro, Mac Studio with M5 Max or Ultra, and iPhone 18 Pro.
Apple · 21 Oct 2026
Apple names new U.S. iPhone suppliers and restates its Mac mini plan
Apple added titanium and camera suppliers to its U.S. program and says Houston will build Mac mini this year.
Workspace · 20 Oct 2026
macOS 27.2 RC brings Siri AI in five more languages, and release is near
Apple seeded 27.2 release candidates on October 19, and Siri AI is set to add French, Japanese, Korean, and more.
Apple · 20 Oct 2026
Apple bought AI audio editor Samplab, a likely boost for Logic Pro
An EU filing shows Apple took Samplab assets and staff in June. Its stem and chord tools would suit Logic Pro.
Hardware · 20 Oct 2026
Apple confirms an October 28 Pro and Tell launch in Los Angeles
Apple invited media to an October 28 Apple Experience in LA. No products are named, but new Macs are widely expected.
Hardware · 19 Oct 2026
iPhone Duo EU label lists a 4,883 mAh battery and a lower repair score
Apple's EU sheet for iPhone Duo shows a 4,883 mAh battery and a 2.65 repair index, below the 3.14 listed for 18 Pro.
Workspace · 18 Oct 2026
macOS 27 upgrades remove Rosetta, so audit Intel-only tools now
Apple says upgrading to macOS 27 does not restore Rosetta, and most Intel-only software stops working in macOS 28.
Workspace · 17 Oct 2026
Verizon will charge $10 a month for iPhone Handoff, double T-Mobile
Verizon prices iOS 27's one-number, two-iPhone Handoff feature at $10 a month, and says support is on the way.
Hardware · 17 Oct 2026
iPhone Duo orders now slip to late January as Apple cites demand
Apple calls iPhone Duo pre-order demand extraordinary as new online orders now quote delivery in late January 2027.
Apps · 17 Oct 2026
App Store rules now target AI nudify apps and features hidden from review
Apple's October 16 App Review update adds rules on AI intimate imagery, bait-and-switch apps, and creative assets.
Hardware · 16 Oct 2026
Apple lists a new Smart Folio model for an unreleased iPad mini
French regulatory pages show Smart Folio A3632 for iPad mini, not matching any current case.
Workspace · 16 Oct 2026
Apple research Minions turns idle Mac GPUs into a virtual cloud
Apple researchers describe Minions, which harvests idle Apple silicon GPUs across Macs for inference.
Workspace · 16 Oct 2026
Meta Muse Spark Open runs on Mac Studio with Apple MLX
Meta ships Muse Spark Open weights tuned for dual M5 Ultra Mac Studio clusters via Apple MLX.
Hardware · 15 Oct 2026
Apple confirms original HomePod mini will not get Siri AI
Apple says Siri AI stays on HomePod mini 2 and supported Apple TV 4K models, not the 2020 mini.
Hardware · 15 Oct 2026
iPhone Duo repairs hit $999 for the inner display without AppleCare+
Apple lists Duo out-of-warranty repairs up to $1,499; inner display is $999, cover layer $49.
Apple · 15 Oct 2026
Apple Maps brings Detailed City Experience to Austin ahead of F1
Austin now has Apple Maps Detailed City Experience on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and CarPlay, timed with F1.
Hardware · 14 Oct 2026
Apple Home Collection brings LG and Schneider gear into the Home app
Apple's first branded Home accessory lineup with LG and Schneider starts in December, managed only in Apple Home.
Hardware · 14 Oct 2026
HomePod mini 2 can be a Mac's default speaker and ships October 30
Apple's HomePod mini 2 is $149, pre-order now, arrives October 30, and can act as the default speaker for Mac.
Hardware · 14 Oct 2026
New Apple TV 4K adds A19, far-field Siri, and four-speaker surround
Apple's fourth-generation Apple TV 4K is $299, pre-order now, ships November 13, with hands-free Siri AI and A19.
Hardware · 14 Oct 2026
Apple HomeView is a $299 home hub with face recognition and Siri AI
Apple's new 7-inch HomeView hub starts at $299, pre-orders open now, ships November 13, and skips the EU for now.
Workspace · 13 Oct 2026
iCloud+ custom email domains now allow 10 addresses, up from three
Apple's support page now lets iCloud+ subscribers create up to 10 addresses per custom domain, up from three.
Apple · 13 Oct 2026
Apple's Switch to Safari claims come from M5 MacBook Air lab tests
Apple's new page says Safari beats Chrome on Mac battery and speed, citing its own August tests on beta software.
Workspace · 12 Oct 2026
Apple Business can now update thousands of Maps locations from one file
An October 8 update lets verified companies add or edit up to 10,000 locations per spreadsheet, with Apple review.
Apple · 11 Oct 2026
A new DarkSword spyware variant targets old iOS 18, and updates stop it
iVerify found a stealthier DarkSword implant that steals keychain data; Apple's earlier patches still block it.
Workspace · 11 Oct 2026
macOS 27 lets IT send Mac logs straight to AppleCare, with user consent
A new MDM command in the 27 releases uploads diagnostic logs to an open AppleCare case without a manual sysdiagnose.
Apple · 10 Oct 2026
Safari 27's identity blocklist hit an ad server, and the fix is in beta
A WebKit bug shows Safari 27 blocked The Trade Desk's ad domain; Apple marked it resolved after an iOS 27.2 beta.
Hardware · 10 Oct 2026
The 2017 Apple TV 4K is now vintage, and tvOS 27 already left it behind
Apple has added the first Apple TV 4K to its vintage list, weeks after tvOS 27 shipped without support for it.
Apps · 9 Oct 2026
TextExpander's new free plan is a trial run with a five-snippet cap
TextExpander now offers a free plan with five active snippets, one swap every two weeks, and sync across devices.
AI · 9 Oct 2026
Mac apps built on OpenAI's older voices face a January 6 cutoff
OpenAI will remove tts-1, tts-1-hd, and two gpt-4o-mini-tts models from its API on January 6, 2027.
Industry · 9 Oct 2026
Macs fell less than the PC market in Q3, but prices are staying high
IDC says Mac shipments fell 11.3% in Q3 2026 as the PC market dropped 20.1%, and expects prices to stay elevated.
Apple · 9 Oct 2026
Apple's October 13 home launch confirms a date, not a product list
Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak teased a "Welcome home" launch for October 13 without naming any products.
AI · 8 Oct 2026
GPT-6 reaches ChatGPT's Chat tab, while Work and Codex stay unchanged
OpenAI began rolling GPT-6 and its new Intelligent UI into ChatGPT's Chat tab on October 7, starting with paid plans.
Apps · 8 Oct 2026
ChatGPT's Mac meeting plugin keeps your notes but not the recording
OpenAI's Meetings beta for Pro and Business users saves summaries in ChatGPT Space and deletes the audio afterward.
Industry · 8 Oct 2026
Microsoft's $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra is pitched at MacBook Pro owners
Microsoft opened pre-orders October 7 for its RTX Spark laptop, shipping October 16, with a MacBook Pro trade-in.
Hardware · 8 Oct 2026
Apple's Magic Mouse and Trackpad specs now list only Apple silicon Macs
Apple's compatibility lists for the USB-C Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad no longer name a single Intel-based Mac.
AI · 7 Oct 2026
Google's offline meeting notes app for Mac still raises recording questions
Foresight keeps transcripts and files on the Mac, but it listens to meeting audio, and Google calls it experimental.
Apple · 7 Oct 2026
Apple's new parental controls wait until the whole family updates
The redesigned Screen Time controls need every eligible family device on version 27 before parents can switch.
Workspace · 7 Oct 2026
Old Developer ID certificates will stop Mac installer packages in February
Apple's original Developer ID authority expires February 1, 2027, and affected .pkg files will no longer install.
Apps · 6 Oct 2026
Cinematic editing for iPhone 18 Pro footage arrives with a macOS 27 catch
Final Cut Camera, Final Cut Pro, and Compressor updates connect, but the new effects require macOS 27 Golden Gate.
Workspace · 6 Oct 2026
Exchange users on a Mac need a plan until Apple's Mail update arrives
Microsoft is switching off the connection Apple's Mac apps use, and Apple has not dated its replacement update.
Apple · 6 Oct 2026
Apple's Full Disk Access plan is a reason to review Mac permissions now
Apple has not set a timeline for stricter controls, but you can check which apps already have access today.
Apps · 6 Oct 2026
iPhone Duo apps can ship now, but the SDK decides how they fill the screen
Every app will run on the foldable at launch; only rebuilt apps will use its full inner display properly.
Apple · 28 Sept 2026
macOS 27.0.1 arrives alongside updates for older Macs
The September maintenance releases leave a separate update path for users staying on Tahoe or Sequoia.
Apple · 28 Sept 2026
iOS 27.0.1 arrives, but release availability is not a complete changelog
Apple confirms the update; detailed claims about individual fixes deserve a separate check.
Apps · 27 Sept 2026
Apple's new AI features arrive with different limits on each device
A system update is only the first check: hardware, language, region, and usage limits also determine what you get.
Apple · 25 Sept 2026
tvOS 27's quieter changes could matter more than its headline features
Text size, captions, and app controls make this an update for everyday viewing as well as music.
Apps · 24 Sept 2026
TestFlight 4.4 makes beta testing less tied to portrait mode
Landscape support and resizable iPhone Mirroring give testers more flexibility, with compatibility limits.
Industry · 24 Sept 2026
Square can make your Apple Maps listing part of daily operations
Synchronizing hours and action links is a practical improvement for businesses that already work in Square.
Apps · 24 Sept 2026
Google Photos turns existing outfit photos into a digital wardrobe
The iPhone rollout is useful precisely because it starts with pictures you already have, but availability is limited.
Apps · 23 Sept 2026
Apple Sports is becoming useful beyond the biggest leagues
Version 4.4 combines wider soccer coverage with a better view of tennis tournament progress.
AI · 23 Sept 2026
Apple Intelligence belongs in your Mac's storage budget
Apple's documented requirements make AI storage worth considering before your next upgrade.
Apple · 23 Sept 2026
watchOS 27.0.1 is a targeted reliability fix
Series 12 and Ultra 4 owners get a restart fix, not a new feature package for every Apple Watch.
Industry · 23 Sept 2026
Apple's paid podcast video plans create a workflow decision for creators
The opportunity is one subscription offering; the unresolved part is how your hosting provider will deliver it.
Hardware · 22 Sept 2026
Beats 360 targets the space between work headphones and workout gear
Sweat resistance and replaceable cushions are more interesting than another untested sound-quality claim.
Workspace · 22 Sept 2026
Do not carry the M4 Mac mini's storage upgrade plan into the new models
A storage-module supplier says its existing upgrades do not fit the M6 and M5 Pro machines.
AI · 22 Sept 2026
Claude Opus 5.5 makes cost per finished task the useful comparison
Lower token prices matter, but retries and review time decide whether an AI workflow is actually cheaper.
Hardware · 22 Sept 2026
New Mac desktops arrive with four distinct starting points
The choice between Mac mini and Mac Studio starts with your workload and budget, not the newest chip name.
AI · 22 Sept 2026
GPT-6 Sol and Luna put everyday AI workloads in focus
The useful choice is not simply the strongest model, but the least expensive one that reliably completes the job.
Workspace · 21 Sept 2026
Mac Studio's storage upgrade deserves its own buying question
A faster processor is not the only way a desktop can reduce time spent waiting on projects.