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Apple confirms Siri AI is not coming to the original HomePod mini
Siri AI is a tentpole addition to HomePod mini 2, but a CNET report today originally claimed Siri AI was coming to older HomePod mini models too. However, the story has since been updated with a correction and 9to5Mac received a statement confirming Siri AI will be exclusive to HomePod mini 2. more…
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OpenAI alleges ex-employee took ‘highly confidential’ device files to Apple
In a new filing today, OpenAI claims that a former employee who departed for Apple sent “over a hundred highly confidential files about at least one unreleased OpenAI device under development to his personal accounts.” Apple, however, told Reuters that it hasn’t found any evidence to support these allegations. more…
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HomeView can display third-party widgets from your iPhone
Apple’s new HomeView (pre-order here) won’t have an App Store, but it will support third-party apps in some cases, including letting you run third-party widgets from your iPhone. Here are the details. more…
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Deals: Apple HomeView pre-order discount, AirTag 2, Magic Keyboard, AirPods, more
Alongside AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off,, today we are tracking the very first discount on the brand new Apple HomeView over at Amazon. It’s not a giant deal, but you might as well save some cash on your pre-order. We are also highlighting the new Apple TV Siri Remote (4th generation) – upgrade your existing Apple TV setup for $59…
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HomeView will support video apps like YouTube, Netflix—if they say yes
Apple unveiled its new HomeView product yesterday (pre-order here), but the device’s support for third-party apps was initially unclear. A newly published Apple document , however, offers good news about HomeView supporting third-party video apps like YouTube and Netflix. more…
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Apple reportedly gearing up for strong iPhone 18 sales
While the iPhone 18 Pro is out, the entry-level model has been held back until early next year. That’s likely because the company wanted to maximize early production capacity and memory availability for the Pro model, alongside the iPhone Duo . But even this far ahead, one leaker has suggested that supply-chain orders indicate Apple is optimistic about…
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HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new
Apple unveiled HomePod mini 2 yesterday ( pre-order here ), exactly six years after the first HomePod mini debuted. Here’s everything new in HomePod mini 2 compared to the original model. more…
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Why the Apple Home Collection will accelerate smart home adoption
I think it’s sometimes easy for geeks to forget that we live in a tech bubble with our fellow geeks. Many of us here have been using smart home technology for more than a decade now, some even for many decades . I’ve seen a lot of bemused comments on the Apple Home Collection , with people asking why anyone would want to pay significantly higher prices for…
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Apple says beloved MacBook is now ‘obsolete,’ more products too
Apple has just updated its list of vintage and obsolete products, adding the final model of the beloved 12-inch MacBook to the “obsolete” list alongside two other products. more…
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Apple website suggested Siri AI may be coming to full size HomePods
The headline feature of the new HomePod mini 2 is support for Siri AI , something that won’t be available for the first-gen model. But there’s hope that existing full size HomePods may also get access to the smarter intelligent assistant. A leaker noticed two clues on Apple’s website seemingly pointing to this, but it’s possible that it was an error on the…
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Apple’s frenetic HomeView video showed the one use-case for this device
The launch video Apple created to show off the long-awaited HomeView product couldn’t have been more different from its usual fare. While just watching it gave me a feeling of anxiety, I suspect it perfectly encapsulates the one use-case for this device … more…
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Apple challenges Taction’s $5.7B patent verdict, says damages were based on ‘guesswork’
Apple is asking a federal judge to overturn a $5.7 billion verdict in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Taction Technology over the Taptic Engine used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Here are the details. more…
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Here’s how much it costs to repair the new Apple HomeView
Apple has published the estimated service costs for its new HomeView smart home display, including how much customers can expect to pay with and without AppleCare coverage. Here are the details. more…
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IDC: Apple gains ground as China’s smartphone shipments plunge 15.4% in Q3 2026
According to a new report from IDC, Apple’s share of smartphone shipments in China grew during Q3 2026, despite a 4.3% year-over-year decline in iPhone shipments. Here are the details. more…
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PSA: Wall-mounted HomeView may not work if you buy the wrong power adapter
Earlier today, Apple confirmed that the wall-mounted HomeView does not come with a power adapter in the box. Now, the company has published a support document detailing the device’s power requirements, including what to look for when purchasing a compatible adapter. Here are the details. more…
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Apple wins early access to OpenAI documents and employee testimony in trade secrets lawsuit
Judge Edward Davila today granted some of Apple’s requests for expedited discovery in its trade secrets lawsuit against former employees, OpenAI, and io Products. Here are the details. more…
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Apple TV unveils new heist thriller series coming soon
Apple TV released the trailer today for ‘12 12 12,’ a new heist thriller series premiering next month. Here are the details and the trailer. more…
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HomeView, Apple TV 4K, and more now available for Amazon pre-order
Apple today unveiled its next big foray into the smart home world, including the new HomeView smart display and a new Apple TV 4K. Following Apple’s announcement, the new Apple home gear is also now available for pre-order on Amazon: HomeView: $299 Apple TV 4K: $299 Apple TV Siri Remote: $59 HomePod mini 2: $149 more…
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Apple rolls out new AirPods beta firmware for several models, including AirPods Pro 3
In addition to the rollout of developer beta 4 for macOS 27.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and more, Apple also rolled out developer and public firmware betas for several AirPods models. Here are the details. more…
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iOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updates
iOS 27.2 beta 4 debuted today for developers, and the update includes a new app icon for Apple Music alongside other design updates in the Music app. more…
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iOS 27.2 beta 4 no longer includes Apple’s overhauled Health app
An overhauled Apple Health app is coming, but it looks like iOS 27.2 won’t include it. more…
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9to5Mac Daily: October 13, 2026 – HomeView, Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze : Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily . more…
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Beta 4 available now for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, more
Apple just released a fresh wave of beta updates, with developer beta 4 rolling out for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more. more…
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Apple releases second RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and Tahoe 26.7.2
Just one week after rolling out the first Release Candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, the second RCs are now available for testing. Here are the details. more…
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macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 4 now available, here’s what’s coming
Apple is rolling out the fourth developer beta for macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, ahead of the official release in the coming weeks. Here’s what to expect. more…
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Apple releases fourth iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone
Apple has released the fourth iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone. The update follows the release of iOS 27 to everyone. It also leaps over iOS 27.1, which Apple has shown as an iPhone Duo-focused release. more…
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Apple’s two HomeViews have one big hidden difference
Today Apple unveiled HomeView , its long-awaited smart home hub. The HomeView comes in two distinct models, one with a domed speaker base and the other designed for wall mounting. But there’s a hidden feature difference beyond the form factors. more…
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Here’s how HomeView’s facial recognition works
Apple announced its HomeView smart display this morning. Apple says HomeView can recognize up to six different people to deliver a “personalized experience” for each user. John Gruber at Daring Fireball has more details on how HomeView’s facial recognition feature works. more…
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Apple TV 4K and HomeView: The best and worst of $299
Wow, $299. That’s a very surprising price. For HomeView, Apple’s all-new smart display, $299 feels surprisingly affordable. For Apple TV 4K, $299 feels surprisingly painful. more…
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HomeView isn’t launching in the EU, here’s why
Apple unveiled its new HomeView product today, and it’s available for pre-order now. But unfortunately HomeView isn’t coming to the EU, at least for now. Here’s why. more…