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Nov 06, 2026
Apple today shared a new Apple Card ad highlighting how quick it is to apply, get approved, and make purchases.
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Nov 06, 2026
Apple today announced that more than 100,000 apps have been optimized for the iPhone Duo, released two weeks ago. We confirmed that this figure refers to apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later, meaning these apps fill the full width of the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays and have vertical controls in the status bar.
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Nov 06, 2026
Black Friday deals officially kicked off this week, with early savings on everything from Apple Watch Ultra models to Mac mini, Mac Studio, HomeView pre-orders, and more.
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Nov 06, 2026
Apple's first 27.3 betas bring expanded Siri AI actions, a redesigned Health app, and new Fitness features, alongside conversation summaries on the Apple Watch. This week's episode of The MacRumors Show takes a closer look at the updates.
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Nov 06, 2026
Early Black Friday sales are kicking off this week, with Best Buy joining in with deals that will last the next few weeks. Similar to other retailers, Best Buy's early Black Friday event includes sitewide savings on Apple products, headphones, TVs, monitors, video games, and more.
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Nov 06, 2026
Apple's massive wave of product launches will finally end next week, with its all-new HomeView smart home hub and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K set to be released on Friday, November 13 and no other major hardware releases expected for the remainder of the year. Since late August, Apple has announced more than 25 new devices and accessories in one of its busiest stretches ever.Related Roundups: Apple TV, Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now), HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay - Home & Auto Tech
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Nov 06, 2026
Apple's extended return policy went into effect today for the 2026 holiday shopping season. The policy applies to most products sold by Apple online and in its stores, with a few exceptions, including some carrier-financed iPhones and iPads.
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Nov 06, 2026
Amazon today has the 16GB RAM/1TB SSD 13-inch MacBook Air for $1,349.00, down from $1,599.00, which is the lowest price we've seen this model go in months and the best post-hike price on the computer. It beats the previous low price by $50, and Amazon has this one on sale in three colors.
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Nov 06, 2026
Apple plans to merge the iPhone's Action button with the Camera Control starting next year, according to the leaker known as "Instant Digital."
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Nov 06, 2026
Apple today released Apple Music Classical version 4.1, with a new black-and-white app icon and an updated interface.
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Nov 06, 2026
From today, Apple's new iPad mini with an OLED display, M6 iMac, and its latest MacBook Pro models are available to buy from Apple's online store and in the Apple Store app, with the first pre-orders also arriving to customers today and both devices reaching Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers.
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Nov 05, 2026
Apple is sending email surveys to some iPhone Duo buyers to get feedback on display size, crease, under-display camera, and other features.
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Nov 05, 2026
It's Friday, November 6 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who preordered a PROLED touchscreen MacBook Pro, OLED iPad mini, M6 ?MacBook Pro?, or M6 iMac are now starting to receive their devices.
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Nov 05, 2026
Anthropic today added Personal Finance to Claude, allowing users to connect their bank and card accounts for analysis.
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Nov 05, 2026
Apple today added several new games to Apple Arcade, including Crossy Road Rush, NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition, Kami 2 , and Food Stylist - Design Game .
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Nov 05, 2026
MacRumors has confirmed that the A18 chip in Apple's new HomeView smart home hub is paired with 8GB of RAM. This is not very surprising given the A18 chip also has 8GB of RAM in all iPhone 16 models and the MacBook Neo, but Apple does not list this information in the HomeView's tech specs, so it is worth documenting.Related Roundup: Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay - Home & Auto Tech
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Nov 05, 2026
Apple refreshed both the iPad mini and iPad Air this year, but the choice is now less straightforward and there is just a $50 price difference between them, so which should you choose?
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Nov 05, 2026
Apple today seeded the first betas of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS Golden Gate 27.3, tvOS 27.3, and watchOS 27.3. The new software comes two days after Apple released the betas for developers.
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Nov 05, 2026
On an earnings call earlier this week, Apple CEO John Ternus announced that the company sold more Macs in its 2026 fiscal year than any previous fiscal year. "We have never sold more Macs in a fiscal year than we did this time, which is a truly remarkable testament to these incredible products," he said.
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Nov 05, 2026
According to Apple's full release notes for version 13.0 of Logic Pro for Mac, released today, the new AI-powered Intelligent Assistant feature requires an Apple Creator Studio subscription for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. In other words, the feature is not available in the $199.99 one-time purchase version of Logic Pro.
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Nov 05, 2026
Instagram today expanded its Edits video editing app to the Mac. Edits for Mac is intended for larger projects that benefit from a big screen and the control of a mouse and keyboard.
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Nov 05, 2026
In iOS 27.2, Apple has a new settings menu that lets you choose which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access, all from one list. Here's what's changed and how to use the new menu.
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Nov 05, 2026
Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2026 sales have kicked off at AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as Best Buy. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season.
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Nov 05, 2026
The first reviews of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays have been published ahead of the laptops launching on Friday.
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Nov 05, 2026
Apple today began rolling out the Creator Studio app updates that it announced last month. For example, both the Creator Studio version and standalone version of the Logic Pro app for the Mac were updated today. It is our understanding that Pixelmator Pro will also be updated today, with more apps in the suite set to follow throughout November.
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Nov 05, 2026
Earlier this week we highlighted some of the best early Black Friday Apple deals, and today we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns available to purchase right now on Amazon. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more.
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Nov 05, 2026
Apple has largely stopped making users join a waitlist to access its Siri AI assistant. According to an updated Apple support document, Siri AI "will begin to download automatically" once users opt in, but the waitlist is now reserved "during time of high demand," and wait times can vary.
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Nov 05, 2026
Apple enlisted British musician Labrinth to create a new song during an overnight livestream, demonstrating the new touchscreen MacBook Pro and Logic Pro at Apple Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
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Nov 05, 2026
Apple wants suppliers to make 16 million MacBook Neo laptops in 2027, or double the amount expected for this year, according to supply chain sources (via DigiTimes).
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Nov 05, 2026
Code discovered in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests Apple is laying the groundwork for chatbot apps on its upcoming HomeView smart home hub, according to the code investigator known as pdfu.
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Nov 05, 2026
If you purchased an iPhone Duo on launch day and are having second thoughts about keeping Apple's first foldable iPhone, today could be your last chance to return it for a full refund.
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Nov 05, 2026
If you bought an iPhone Duo on launch day and are having second thoughts about keeping Apple's first foldable iPhone, tomorrow could be your last chance to return it for a refund.
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Nov 05, 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 04, 2026
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ?Safari Technology Preview? to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple today added a new subscription retention feature for developers, allowing them to show retention messages when a subscriber goes to cancel.
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Nov 04, 2026
A Reddit user was able to get Nintendo's "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" and "Super Mario Odyssey" to run natively on the Apple TV 4K, continuing a string of ports made possible with the use of AI (via Engadget).
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak today shared an Apple TV video that offers a look at how "Resident Evil" director Zach Cregger uses an iPhone during filmmaking.
— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) November 4, 2026
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Nov 04, 2026
MacRumors has confirmed that the HomePod mini 2 is equipped with 2GB of RAM supplied by SK Hynix. This is not very surprising given the S10 chip in the Apple Watch Series 10 also has 2GB of RAM, but Apple does not list this information in its tech specs for the HomePod mini 2, so it is worth documenting.Related Roundup: HomePod mini 2Buyer's Guide: HomePod Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay - Home & Auto Tech
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple is curtailing employee AI use to cut costs, reports Bloomberg. In October, Apple limited some engineers to $200 per day for AI spending, down from $300.
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Nov 04, 2026
Apple today shared a trailer for a new Snoopy special that's airing on Friday, November 13. "Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy" features Snoopy working to get off Santa's naughty list ahead of Christmas.
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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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