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Apple Launches 'Apple Home Collection' With Cameras, Lock, Thermostats and More
Apple today debuted the "Apple Home Collection," an accessory lineup it developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection includes cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, and a door lock. All of the home devices are designed to work with the HomeView, Apple's new home hub. Apple says each one is made from premium materials with a…
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Apple TV 4K is Now Even More Expensive, 128GB Model Priced at $299
The new Apple TV 4K announced today is even more expensive than the previous model, with U.S. pricing set at $299. The new Apple TV 4K only has a single configuration available with 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi 7, and an Ethernet port. The previous model had two separate configurations that were most recently priced at $199 and $249 in the U.S. following an…
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Apple Announces $149 HomePod Mini 2 With Siri AI, 'Sound Glow', and Four-Speaker Surround Sound
Apple today announced a new HomePod mini equipped with Siri AI, new colors, and improved audio experiences. The new HomePod mini has an S10 chip that supports advanced computational audio, and Apple says it optimizes dynamic range, loudness, and acoustic performance in real-time. A Sound Glow feature turns the HomePod mini's top into a "visual canvas" that…
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Apple HomeView Won't Be Available in the European Union
Apple's new HomeView smart home hub will not be available in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS in the region, the company said today. Apple said it is "working constructively with the EU in an attempt to find a path forward," but provided no timeline for EU availability. It costs $299 in the U.S. and launches on November 13…
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New Apple TV 4K Announced With A19 Chip, Updated Siri Remote, and More
Apple today announced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K , with key features including an A19 chip, Siri AI support, an updated Siri Remote that has Find My support with Precision Finding, built in far-field microphones, and more. Siri AI is a more personalized and intelligent version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence . The new Apple TV 4K has built-in…
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Beats and Pokémon Team Up for Special-Edition Beats Pill Speaker
Following a teaser yesterday , Apple's Beats brand has now officially announced its latest collaboration, this time with The Pokémon Company International for a special-edition Beats Pill speaker featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu on the speaker's grill. The Pokémon x Beats Pill launches this Thursday, October 15, and it will be available at the same $149.99…
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Apple Announces 'HomeView' Smart Home Hub
Apple today announced the "HomeView," an all-new kind of smart home hub featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and Siri AI. Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak said: Apple HomeView is designed to be shared by everyone in the home yet feel completely personal to each user. It recognizes your face to shift from a household…
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Apple Explains Why Chrome Users Should 'Switch to Safari'
Apple has launched a new "Switch to Safari" marketing campaign that encourages Chrome users to switch to Safari as their web browser of choice on the Mac. "Safari is a more powerful and private browser than Chrome," says Apple. Apple has a new "Switch to Safari" page on its website that outlines more than 10 reasons that Chrome users should switch to…
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Apple's Next Launch is Today: 'Welcome Home' in New York
Apple plans to unveil the HomeView , a HomePod mini 2, and an updated Apple TV 4K as part of its "Welcome home" launch today . The devices will likely be unveiled in press releases shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time today, as that is when Apple's private "Welcome home" experience in New York begins. At the experience, invited…
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Apple Unveils Immersive Horror Film Coming Exclusively to Vision Pro
Apple on Monday announced Remnants , an immersive horror film that will be released exclusively on the Vision Pro on Friday, October 16. The film will be in the Apple Immersive Video format, meaning it will be a 3D video recorded in 8K resolution with a 180-degree field of view and Spatial Audio. Apple shared a short video of people reacting to the film…
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BOE's Cracking Glass Problem Threatens OLED iPad Supply Plans
Repeated glass breakages at BOE's new OLED factory have persisted for roughly six months, potentially hindering its attempt to win iPad display orders from Apple, The Elec reports. The Chinese display maker apparently only recently begun Apple's panel qualification process. According to the report, the manufacturing difficulties could either postpone orders…
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iPhone Takes Bigger Slice of a Shrinking Smartphone Market
Apple's share of worldwide smartphone shipments rose to a third-quarter record of 22% in the third quarter of 2026, despite a decline in its own iPhone shipments, according to preliminary figures from Counterpoint Research. Apple finished the quarter just behind Samsung, which accounted for 23% of shipments. Across the industry, manufacturers shipped 20%…
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Apple 'Welcome Home' Launch: Everything to Expect Tomorrow
Apple's "Welcome Home" product launch is happening tomorrow. As the name suggests, Apple is going to debut new home accessories, including the long-rumored home hub. Below, we've listed all the rumors we know about the three devices Apple is set to introduce. HomeView Apple's home hub, which will be called HomeView , is a multi-function device designed for…
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Apple Plans Two-Day Event to Showcase Trio of New Macs and iPad Mini
Apple is planning to invite content creators to a two-day product showcase in Los Angeles on October 27 and October 28, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Do not expect a traditional Apple Event with a live-streamed video on either of those days, as Gurman said that these will be "experiences" for content creators, similar to one that Apple is holding…
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You Can Now Set Up Your iPhone Duo Pre-Order - Do It Before Friday
Apple has opened its "Get Ready" service for iPhone Duo pre-orders, allowing customers to pre-select a variety of options to streamline the process of ordering and have a better chance of grabbing one on launch day. The iPhone Duo launches on October 23, while pre-orders go live on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time or 8 a.m. Eastern Time. Rather than turn…
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Apple and Pokémon Tease Special Pikachu-Themed Beats Pill Speaker
Beats today shared a short video teasing a new collaboration with Pokémon, and it appears this will be for a Pikachu-themed Beats Pill speaker. "Time to catch something new," the video title says. The short clip shows a Beats Pill speaker and Beats and Poké Ball icons side by side. Earlier this month, Pokémon content creator BritBratTV shared two photos of…
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Apple Announces 'Indie Games Week' on App Store
Apple today announced it is Indie Games Week on the App Store, in celebration of the "incredible catalog of imaginative games made by independent teams with big dreams." Apple said seven acclaimed indie games are debuting on the App Store. No Man's Sky will be making its mobile debut on iPhone and iPad on October 28, and the six other games are Sifu…
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Amazon Discounting 2026 MacBook Pro by as Much as $600 This Week
Today we're tracking a pair of massive discounts on Apple's newest MacBook Pro models, including $500 off a 16-inch model and $600 off a 14-inch model on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The 15-Core M5…
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Apple Watch Ultra 1 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 arrives four years after the original model. Across three subsequent generations, Apple added a brighter and larger display, satellite connectivity, new health sensors, more capable chips, and longer battery life. For owners of the original Ultra, are those cumulative improvements enough to justify upgrading now, or can their…
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Apple Watch SE 3 Available From Just $199.99 on Amazon
Amazon is discounting a few models of the Apple Watch SE 3 today, with prices on two models that match the Prime Day lows we saw last week. Prices start at $199.99 for the 40mm GPS model and increase to $229.99 for the 44mm GPS model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may…
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Tim Cook Visits China for the Third Time in 2026
Tim Cook is visiting China for the third time this year, with talks in Guangdong focused on expanding Apple's manufacturing and sales operations, the South China Morning Post reports. This is Cook's first China trip in his capacity as Apple's executive chairman. He moved into the position on September 1 when John Ternus took over as CEO. Apple has said part…
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OLED iPad Mini Could Be $200 More Expensive Than Current Model
Apple's upcoming OLED iPad mini will be "considerably more expensive" than the current $599 model, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman referenced his own sources indicating a price hike, while saying his guess is that the new device will cost "something closer to $799." Aside from a new OLED display, the…
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Apple Launches Special Edition AirPods 5 in India
Apple is marking India's festive diwali season with a limited edition of the AirPods 5 , featuring a rangoli-inspired engraving. The case's design draws on the traditional Indian art form, arranging a decorative pattern around a heart-eyes emoji. The earbuds cost ₹17,900 (approximately $187), matching the Indian price of the regular AirPods 5 with Wireless…
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New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Pre-Orders Expected to Begin This Week
Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13 and launch on Friday, October 30 . In a follow-up video , Gurman said he was told that both devices should be available to pre-order starting this week. Related Roundups: Apple TV , HomePod mini Tag: HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide…
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New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked
Just two days before Apple's "Welcome home" experience in New York, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman has leaked several details about the new products set to be unveiled, including an all-new smart home hub, a HomePod mini 2, and a new Apple TV 4K. Here is an all-in-one summary of the details shared by Gurman: Apple's home hub with a touch-enabled display will be…
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New Entry-Level iPad Not Expected Until Early 2027
Apple's next entry-level iPad models, codenamed J581 and J582, will not arrive until early 2027, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . He added that Apple plans a major iPad Air refresh to add an OLED display and a new iPad Pro in 2027. The latter could gain a vapor chamber to improve thermals and performance. A new iPad mini is still expected to arrive…
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Apple Plans Major iPhone Duo Retail Showcase, But Supply Will Be Limited
Apple is preparing new displays and large numbers of demo units for the iPhone Duo 's October 23 launch, but supply will be limited, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Ahead of the October 23 launch, Apple plans to set aside a section of its Fifth Avenue flagship store for the iPhone Duo. Most locations will add an extra spotlight table for the device…
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Apple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and a Potentially Easier-to-Find Siri Remote
Apple's new Apple TV 4K will be powered by a standard A19 chip, up from the A15 in the current 2022 model, reports Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter , Gurman also said Apple has tested a refreshed Siri Remote with a speaker to make it easier to find between couch cushions. Apple has also tested built-in microphones for the Apple…
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New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Receive Up to $200 Price Cuts at Amazon
Amazon has Apple's brand new Mac mini for up to $149 off this weekend, with both the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini available on sale. You'll also find $200 off the M5 Max Mac Studio below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site…
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Apple HomeView Smart Hub to Ship in Mid-November in Four Colors
Apple's all-new smart home hub, the HomeView, will ship around mid-November, roughly a month after its unveiling at Apple's " Welcome home " October 13 event, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. HomeView concept image Writing in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter , Gurman said the HomeView, "at least as of now," will follow the launch of the…