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Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

Apple Blocks Certificates That Could Help Attackers Fake Websites
Apple has blocked compromised security certificates on its devices that could help attackers impersonate websites, BleepingComputer reports.

Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

Giant iPhone Duo Installations Spotted at Apple Fifth Avenue
Apple is preparing what appear to be giant iPhone Duo displays outside its Fifth Avenue store in New York ahead of the device's launch on Friday, October 23.

Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

iPhone Duo 2 Prototypes Include Under-Display Face ID
Apple's second-generation iPhone Duo could gain Face ID, with prototypes already incorporating the technology beneath the outer display, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

Tesla App Gains iPad and iPhone Duo Support
Tesla this week updated its app with native iPad and iPhone Duo support, adapting its vehicle and home energy controls for larger displays.
— Alex Guichet (@AlexGuichet) October 21, 2026

Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

Apple Reportedly Boosts iPhone Duo Orders by 44%
Strong pre-orders have reportedly prompted Apple to order millions more iPhone Duo units from suppliers, according to DigiTimes.

Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

Fortnite Returning to Australian App Store After Court Ruling
Fortnite will return to Australia's App Store today, Epic Games told Reuters, after a federal court ordered Apple to allow eligible Epic apps back onto the store.

Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

Apple Ordered to Open iPhone to Rival App Stores in Australia
Australia's Federal Court today ordered Apple to allow competing app stores, direct app downloads, and alternative payment services for Australian users from March 1, 2027.

Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

Apple Suppliers Face Hurdles Cutting Circuit Board Emissions
Apple's efforts to cut supply chain emissions face persistent challenges among printed circuit board manufacturers, where demand for more advanced components is increasing energy consumption, according to DigiTimes.

Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

Things Updated for iPhone Duo With Adaptive Layout
Cultured Code has updated its task management app Things with support for the iPhone Duo, introducing an adaptive layout, a sidebar, and multi-window support ahead of the device's launch on Friday.

Mac Rumors
Oct 22, 2026

Simplicity and Siri AI Are HomeView's Killer Features, Apple Says
Apple designed Siri AI on the HomeView to complete household tasks with natural voice commands and minimal follow-up questions, executives told The Verge, emphasizing simplicity as a key feature of the new home hub.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

iPhone Duo Reviewers Really Miss Face ID
Touch ID on the iPhone Duo might end up being frustrating for some users, based on media reviews that came out today. Multiple reviewers found ?Touch ID? to be slow to unlock, which can be jarring coming from Face ID.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Apple Music's New Look is Now Live on Apple's Website
As spotted by Hidde Collee, the Apple Music page on Apple's website now has the updated branding that Apple officially introduced earlier today.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Does the iPhone Duo Run Hot? Here's What Reviews Found
Multiple iPhone Duo reviews covered the device's thermal properties, and reviewer opinions varied. Some found that it was just warm, while others thought it was running too hot at times.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Anthropic Launches Claude Duet, a Proactive AI Agent
Anthropic today introduced Claude Duet, its answer to Meta's Muse agent and OpenAI's Dots agent. Like Dots and Muse, it is a proactive agent that "reaches out before you ask."

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

What 32,000 Folds Did to the iPhone Duo's Hinge
Apple hasn't shared iPhone Duo hinge tests or given a lifetime fold number like Samsung, but Joanna Stern used a custom device to subject her review unit to more than 32,000 folds over four nights.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

iPhone Duo's Hidden FaceTime Camera Takes 'Trash' Photos
The iPhone Duo's inner screen has an under-display front camera that's largely hidden from view. It's the first time we've seen an under-display camera on an iPhone, and it turns out there's a reason Apple hasn't used the technology before.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

iPhone Duo Tips Over on MagSafe Stands When Unfolded
Some upright MagSafe charger designs won't work well with the iPhone Duo when it's unfolded. As demonstrated by Mrwhosetheboss, the uneven weight of the ?iPhone Duo? can cause it to tilt on a charger when it's open.
— Arun Maini (@Mrwhosetheboss) October 21, 2026

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

iPhone Duo Has 'Edge Light' Feature That Debuted on Macs Last Year
As noted by Miles Franklin, the iPhone Duo's inner display supports Edge Light, an optional setting that debuted on Apple silicon Macs last year. On video calls in apps like FaceTime, Edge Light illuminates the borders of the screen to evenly illuminate your face in low-light conditions. The feature is essentially a virtual ring light.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Apple Support App Updated for iPhone Duo's Larger Display
Apple today updated its Apple Support app to add support for the iPhone Duo and iOS 27.1 (which the Duo ships with). Apple Support will now display properly on the ?iPhone Duo?'s wider screen, and it can be used alongside other apps in Split View.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Amazon Sweetens the Deal on Entry-Level 16-Inch MacBook Pro With $570 Off
Today we're tracking a pair of major discounts on Apple's newest MacBook Pro models, including up to $900 off two 16-inch models of the computer.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Apple Music's New Look Officially Announced
Following the introduction of a new Apple Music logo and app icon earlier this month, Apple today officially introduced Apple Music's new brand identity.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

iPhone Duo Supports Apple Pencil Starting With iOS 27.2
As noted by Creative Strategies analyst Max Weinbach, the iPhone Duo is gaining Apple Pencil support with iOS 27.2, which is expected to be released to the public next week. You can use the USB-C version of the Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and scroll within supported apps on the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

iPhone Duo Accessories Roundup: Cases and Screen Protectors From OtterBox, ZAGG, and More
iPhone Duo will start arriving to pre-order customers this Friday, and in anticipation of the launch we've gathered all of the best cases and screen protectors you can get for your new iPhone Duo. This includes accessories from popular brands like OtterBox, Speck, ZAGG/Mophie, and more.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Apple Stores Will Have 'Limited' Availability of iPhone Duo for Walk-In Customers
In a statement shared with MacRumors today, an Apple spokesperson said there will be "limited" availability of the iPhone Duo for walk-in customers at Apple Stores in select countries when the device launches this Friday, October 23.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

iPhone Duo Reviews Explain Why Device is Both 'Fun' and 'Frustrating'
The first reviews of the iPhone Duo were published today, providing us with a closer look at the foldable device in action ahead of its launch on Friday.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Apple Says 'Reachability' Feature Coming to iPhone Duo Later This Year
Apple plans to add Reachability support to the iPhone Duo in a software update coming later this year, according to WIRED's Julian Chokkattu. The feature will presumably be available on both the inner and outer displays, but the article did not say.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Apple Stores in Bordeaux and Lille Looted During French Protests
Apple retail stores in Bordeaux and Lille were looted earlier this week amid unrest accompanying demonstrations against the high cost of living in France, Boursorama reports. Both locations were among numerous businesses targeted across the country. The same Bordeaux location, Apple Sainte-Catherine, was previously looted in December 2018 during unrest surrounding France's "yellow vest" demonstrations. Tags: France, Retail

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Loop Capital Cuts Apple Rating Over iPhone Sales Outlook
Loop Capital has lowered its rating on Apple from "Buy" to "Hold," saying the company is unlikely to make up an estimated 13 million iPhone shipments cut from its plans for the second half of 2026, according to Investing.com.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Bluesound Adds Native Apple Music Support
Apple Music subscribers can now stream directly to compatible Bluesound speakers and hi-fi equipment, allowing playback without sending audio via AirPlay 2.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

Apple CEO John Ternus Explains What Makes Good Product Design
Apple CEO John Ternus says improving the user's experience guides Apple's design decisions, whether that means adding practical features or an animation that simply makes a device more enjoyable to use.

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

UK Proposes New Ways to Help Apple Pay Rivals
The UK's competition regulator has proposed changes to make it easier and cheaper for companies to offer alternatives to Apple Pay on the iPhone (via Reuters).

Mac Rumors
Oct 21, 2026

WhatsApp Developing In-App Browser for All Chat Links on iPhone
WhatsApp is developing an optional in-app browser for its iPhone app that would let users open any link shared in chats without leaving the app, according to WABetaInfo.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple's App Store Chief Explains Its Push for Premium Games
More premium games are launching on the App Store this year than last, Apple's ?App Store? Worldwide head Carson Oliver told Polygon, including more franchises coming from PC and consoles.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple Could Owe Even More After $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict
Apple could face additional payments on top of a $5.7 billion patent verdict, with Taction Technology asking a federal judge for more damages, interest, and royalties on future iPhone and Apple Watch sales.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Skyrim Comes to Apple Silicon Macs With New Unofficial Installer
Bethesda's beloved role-playing game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" has reached multiple generations of consoles since its 2011 debut, but it never officially came to the Mac. A new unofficial project called SkyrimMT now aims to make playing and modding it on Apple silicon Macs easier than ever.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple Highlights Mac and iPad Use in Paris Design Exhibition
Apple has showcased four design projects created using its products for this year's "Designers of Tomorrow" exhibition in Paris.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple Seeks 6G Modem Engineers as It Plans for Post-5G iPhones
Apple is continuing to work on 6G, the successor to 5G that's on track to be ready sometime around 2030. Apple has been preparing for the eventual launch of the 6G standard since at least 2020.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

First iPhone Duo Unboxing Video Appears Ahead of Friday Launch
With just a couple of days to go until the iPhone Duo launches, the first unboxing video has surfaced online from someone who managed to get a device early.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Perplexity Computer Can Now Run Fully Locally on Mac
Perplexity today said it is updating Perplexity Computer to run fully locally on Mac. The local version runs on Qwen 3.6 or PPLX Pro (a post-trained version of Qwen) in the Perplexity app for Mac on supported Apple silicon Macs.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple's Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro: Everything We Know
Apple is working on a high-end MacBook Pro, and it's nearly ready to launch. It will have several firsts in a Mac, including an OLED display and a touchscreen.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

iPad Mini 8 Expected Next Week With These 10 New Features
Apple reportedly plans to unveil an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display next week, with those invited to Apple's Los Angeles experience on Wednesday, October 28 expected to receive hands-on time with the device, alongside MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, and an iMac with an M6 chip.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Here's What Apple's Apps Look Like on the iPhone Duo
With just three days to go until the iPhone Duo is released, Apple is getting ready for the launch. Behind the scenes, the App Store now has screenshots of Apple's built-in apps running on the Duo. We've seen some apps in marketing materials, but images of the ones we haven't seen give us an idea of what it will be like using the ?iPhone Duo? day to day.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

iOS 27.3 May Expand RCS Support to Australia's Telstra in December
In a support document that it has since deleted, Australian carrier Telstra said RCS support would be available starting with an iOS update coming in December. If this timeframe remains accurate, then iPhone users with Telstra will likely be able to use RCS in the Messages app starting with iOS 27.3.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

New Apple TV 4K Features 'Whole Room Audio' With Four HomePods
The new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K announced last week can connect to up to four HomePods in front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right positions, enabling an all-Apple surround sound system for home theater setups. There is also a related new feature that has not received as much attention: Whole Room Audio.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple Now Sells DIY Repair Parts for iPhone 18 Pro and Two New Macs
As reported by 9to5Mac, Apple is now selling parts for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, and new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips on its self-service repair store in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple Says Mac Mini Assembly in U.S. to Begin Later This Year
In a press release focused on its latest American Manufacturing Program commitments today, Apple reiterated that Mac mini assembly in the U.S. will begin later this year, with Foxconn expected to build the computer at a facility in Houston, Texas.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple Says Nearly 100 iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Parts Made in USA
Apple today announced new and expanded partnerships with two U.S. companies for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro components and materials.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Hits New Low Price With Amazon's $299 Discount [Updated]
Amazon today has the Black Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the Black Milanese Loop (Large) for $599.97, down from $899.00. This is a massive $299 discount on the previous-generation device, and it comes in around $100 cheaper than the last time we saw this model on sale.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Amazon's HomeView Pre-Order Discount Returns, Plus Save on Apple TV 4K
Following an initial wave of pre-order discounts last week, Amazon's $9 discount on the HomeView quietly disappeared. Today, the small pre-order discount has returned for the Rose Pink color, allowing you to get the home hub for $289.99, down from $299.00.

Mac Rumors
Oct 20, 2026

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Hits New Low Price With Amazon's $299 Discount
Amazon today has the Black Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the Black Milanese Loop (Large) for $599.97, down from $899.00. This is a massive $299 discount on the previous-generation device, and it comes in around $100 cheaper than the last time we saw this model on sale.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple's October 28 'Pro and Tell' Launch: What's Coming
Apple will announce a second wave of new products on Wednesday, October 28. Like the October 13 "Welcome Home" announcement, "Pro and Tell" isn't going to be a traditional Apple event, but some members of the media have been invited to Los Angeles to get hands-on time with the new devices.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple Limiting U.S. iPhone Duo Orders to Two Per Customer
Apple is only allowing customers in the United States to purchase a maximum of two iPhone Duos. Attempting to purchase more than two on the website or the Apple Store app gives the following notice: "A maximum of 2 iPhone Duo can be purchased per customer. Please adjust the total quantity of ?iPhone Duo? in your order before checking out."

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple Buys AI Audio Editing App Samplab
Apple acquired AI audio editing app Samplab in June, according to a notice shared today by the European Commission.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

EFF's Privacy Badger Anti-Tracking Extension Expands to Safari
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) today announced the launch of Privacy Badger for Safari on macOS.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

HomePod 27.2 Adds Sound Glow to Existing HomePod Models
Apple's latest software update for the HomePod brings a new Sound Glow feature to the ?HomePod?, ?HomePod? mini, and HomePod mini 2. Apple introduced Sound Glow as a ?HomePod mini 2? feature, but it's available for the second-generation ?HomePod? and the original ?HomePod? mini too.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple Starts Moving Up iPhone Duo Delivery Dates
Apple has started bumping up estimated delivery dates for some customers who pre-ordered the iPhone Duo in countries such as the U.S. and Japan.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

tvOS 27.2 RC Lays Groundwork for HomePod Surround Sound
The iOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and HomePod Software 27.2 updates that Apple seeded today add support for four-speaker surround sound on the new Apple TV 4K ahead of its launch.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Samsung Slashes Prices on Frame TVs With Biggest Savings Yet for 2026 Models
Samsung has kicked off a new discount event, which it's calling "Samsung Week," with big discounts across multiple product categories, including its most popular monitors and TVs.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple Says iPhone Duo Not Available on Walk-In Basis in Three Countries
For a limited time, the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be limited to customers with a pickup reservation at Apple Stores in Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates, according to notices posted on Apple's localized websites for those countries.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple Says iPhone Duo Not Available on Walk-In Basis in Two Countries
For a limited time, the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be limited to customers with a pickup reservation at Apple Stores in Japan and South Korea, according to notices posted on Apple's localized websites for those countries.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple Seeds macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Release Candidate to Developers
Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the ?macOS Golden Gate? 27.2 release candidate. The RC comes a week after Apple released the fourth beta.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple Releases iOS 27.2 Release Candidate
Apple today seeded the release candidate of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the fourth iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded the iPadOS 27.2 RC.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple Seeds watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Release Candidates
Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has seeded the release candidate versions of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2. The RCs come a week after Apple released the fourth betas.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

RIP, MacBook Ultra
Apple today sent out invites for an experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, and the "Pro and tell" tagline on the invitation likely means that the rumored MacBook models with touch-enabled OLED displays will stick with MacBook Pro branding instead of the once-rumored "MacBook Ultra" name.

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Apple Announcing New Products Next Week: 'Pro and Tell'
Apple's Greg Joswiak today hinted at new product announcements coming next week, sharing a social media post that says "Can't wait to pro and tell next week."
— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 19, 2026

Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

GM Says Apple Wallet Car Keys Coming to These Vehicles
In a late September press release that we just discovered now, GM announced that it has started rolling out Apple Wallet car key support in select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicle models, with additional models to follow over time.





Mac Rumors
Oct 19, 2026

Amazon Offers $900 Off 2026 16-Inch MacBook Pro With M5 Max Chip
MacBook Pro deals have been getting steeper and steeper over the past few weeks, and today Amazon has introduced the biggest discount yet on one model of the 16-inch MacBook Pro. You can get the M5 Max model with 36GB RAM and a 2TB SSD for $3,499.00, down from $4,399.00.

Mac Rumors
Oct 18, 2026

Amazon Discounts New Mac Mini by Up to $149, Mac Studio by $200
Amazon has Apple's brand new Mac mini for up to $149 off this weekend, with deals focused on the M6 Mac mini this time around. You'll also find $200 off the M5 Max Mac Studio below.

Mac Rumors
Oct 18, 2026

Apple Expected to Release New Products on Next Four Fridays
Apple likely plans to release MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models with M6 chips, and/or an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display on Friday, November 6, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Mac Rumors
Oct 18, 2026

Apple Reveals iPhone Duo's Battery Capacity
Apple on Friday published an EU energy label for the iPhone Duo that reveals the device has a total battery capacity of 4,883 mAh.

Mac Rumors
Oct 18, 2026

Apple Planning 'HomeView Max' With 9-Inch, 360-Degree Screen
Apple plans to release a higher-end version of its new HomeView smart home hub with a larger 9-inch screen that can swivel a full 360 degrees on a robotic arm, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. He expects the device to launch in 2027 or 2028.

Mac Rumors
Oct 18, 2026

Mark Gurman: Apple Made 'Major Mistake' With iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
Despite knowing that the iPhone Duo would face "severe supply constraints" due to manufacturing challenges, Apple chose to begin iPhone Duo pre-orders on Friday instead of waiting until it had more inventory ready, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, he called this decision a "major mistake."

Mac Rumors
Oct 17, 2026

Apple Retail Staff Told to Warn Against iPhone Duo Walk-In Purchases
Some Apple retail employees have been told to warn customers against visiting to purchase an iPhone Duo without a pre-order on Friday, October 23.

Mac Rumors
Oct 17, 2026

Apple Hires Former Meta Lawyer to Oversee Global Litigation
Apple has hired former Meta lawyer Scott Tucker to lead its litigation team, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Mac Rumors
Oct 17, 2026

Top Stories: Apple HomeView, New Apple TV and HomePod mini, and Sold-Out iPhone Duo
It was another crazy busy week for Apple, headlined by Tuesday seeing the company take the wraps off of several home-related products as part of a "Welcome home" launch wave.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Verizon Will Charge $10 a Month for iPhone Handoff
Verizon plans to charge customers $10 per month for the iPhone Handoff feature that Apple added in iOS 27. iPhone Handoff allows one phone number to be shared across two separate iPhones.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Apple Calls iPhone Duo Demand 'Extraordinary' After Orders Slip to 2027
Demand for the iPhone Duo has been "nothing short of extraordinary," Apple said in a statement to the Financial Times. The company also said it is "working hard to get this revolutionary new product into customers' hands as quickly as possible."

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

New App Store Rules Target AI Deepfakes and Nudify Apps
Apple today expanded its App Store moderation rules to cover AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery. Sexually explicit content was already banned, but now Apple says app developers must proactively prevent and remove AI-generated deepfakes from their platforms. Apple warns that apps with offending content could be removed from the ?App Store? if developers fail to act.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Didn't Pre-Order Apple's HomeView? Here's How Long the Wait is Now
Apple's all-new HomeView smart home hub has been available for pre-order since Tuesday, with the earliest orders set to be delivered on Friday, November 13. If you did not place a pre-order yet though, you may face a longer wait now, with Apple's estimated delivery dates pushing into early December for select colors of the tabletop HomeView.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Apple's $79 iPhone Duo Case Sticks On With Adhesive
Apple's iPhone Duo Case uses adhesive to attach to the device, according to people who have picked one up.
— Parker Ortolani (@ParkerOrtolani) October 16, 2026

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini Price Increases 'Much More Striking' Than New Features
Daring Fireball's John Gruber shared his first impressions of the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 this week, and he concluded that the price increases the devices received are "much more striking" than any of the new features introduced.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Apple Refers to HomeView as 'HomePodDevice' in Legal Document
Apple's HomeView software license agreement refers to the HomeView as a "HomePodDevice" in one section. This is surely a placeholder name from a draft version of the agreement that Apple forgot to replace in the final version, and it reveals that Apple unsurprisingly views the HomeView as a HomePod-like device.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

The MacRumors Show: Was HomeView Worth the Wait?
Apple this week finally announced the HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and its "HomeView" smart home hub. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through our reactions to the announcements.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Massive Discounts Hit 2026 MacBook Pro With Up to $800 Off
Today we're tracking a trio of major discounts on Apple's newest MacBook Pro models, including $500 off a 16-inch model and up to $800 off 14-inch models on Amazon.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Apple Pre-Orders Kick Off With First Discounts on HomeView and Apple TV 4K
Pre-orders are now live on Apple's newest devices, including the HomeView and Apple TV 4K, and Amazon has the first-ever discounts on these devices. We're also tracking great deals on MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and Apple Watch SE 3 in this week's best Apple deals.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

iPhone Duo Resold for $5,000 on eBay After Selling Out
As spotted by Vadim Yuryev of the YouTube channel Max Tech, the iPhone Duo has already been resold on eBay for as much as $5,000 after shipping estimates for the device slipped into 2027 on Apple's online store within minutes of pre-orders beginning today.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Developers Question Scope of Potential Apple Antitrust Settlement
Developers are questioning whether a settlement of the U.S. government's antitrust case against Apple would meaningfully loosen the company's control over the iPhone, according to The Information.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

iPhone Duo is Sold Out for Christmas as Shipping Estimates Slip to 2027
If you were hoping to surprise someone with an iPhone Duo for Christmas, you might be out of luck, as Apple's online store in the U.S. is already showing an estimated shipping date of January 25 for all configurations following the start of pre-orders today.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone Duo Yet? Wait Times Are Significant Now
iPhone Duo pre-orders began today in the U.S. and select other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order, however, wait times at Apple are longer now.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

First Apple TV 4K Pre-Order Discount Arrives at Amazon
Following in the footsteps of a small pre-order discount on the HomeView, Amazon is now offering the first cash discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K. You can get this model for $289.99, down from $299.00.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

iPhone Duo Pre-Order Deals: The Best Carrier Offers From AT&T and T-Mobile
Apple today launched pre-orders for the iPhone Duo. If you're looking to place a pre-order on one of these models at a cellular carrier, we've rounded up all of the best deals and offers you can find from the major carriers in the United States.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

iPhone Duo Now Available to Pre-Order From Apple
Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo through its online storefront and Apple Store app. If you don't see the option to order, refresh both the website and the app until the store loads.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?
Apple's new iPhone lineup presents an unusual choice: Pay more for a folding display, or spend less on a phone with more advanced cameras and fewer hardware compromises.

Mac Rumors
Oct 16, 2026

Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, October 16.

Mac Rumors
Oct 15, 2026

Oops, Apple's Website Just Hinted at iPad Mini 8
Apple has an unreleased iPad mini Smart Folio listed on its French regulatory website, hinting that a new ?iPad mini? is coming. The case's A3632 model number doesn't match current or past ?iPad mini? cases.

Mac Rumors
Oct 15, 2026

OLED MacBook Pro Won't Get M7 Chips Until Late 2027
Apple is "pretty much done" with M6 chips, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated today on his podcast. Apple debuted the M6 chip in the Mac mini and has plans for an M6 iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, but the company is not planning to make M6 Pro, M6 Max, or M6 Ultra chips.

Mac Rumors
Oct 15, 2026

Apple Pledged $25 Million to Trump's White House Ballroom
Apple pledged $25 million for Trump's White House ballroom, according to a list of donors obtained by The Washington Post.

Mac Rumors
Oct 15, 2026

Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Launch on November 6
Apple is planning to introduce new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models on October 27 or October 28, and the machines could launch on Friday, November 6, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said during his latest podcast.

Mac Rumors
Oct 15, 2026

New Withings Users Must Pay $99/Year for Apple Health Syncing
Withings, the maker of smart scales for measuring body weight, has announced that customers who create an account on October 13, 2026 or later must have a Withings subscription for automatic syncing of data to third-party apps, including Apple's Health app. In the U.S., Withings costs $99.50 per year.

Mac Rumors
Oct 15, 2026

iPad Mini 8: Apple Has Tested Both 60Hz and 120Hz ProMotion Displays
On the latest episode of his Power On podcast, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said he heard that Apple has tested both 60Hz and 120Hz ProMotion displays for the next iPad mini. However, he has not yet learned which option Apple has chosen.

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