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SpaceX agreed to acquire a portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses to help Starlink Mobile become a major U.S. mobile carrier. The company says its plans depend on Federal Communications Commission approval; accounts differ on whether the acquisition is agreed or already completed.
Apple announced a special “Welcome home” event for October 13. Several outlets expect smart-home products, including a hub or display and updated home devices, but those product details remain expectations rather than confirmed announcements. One account gives the event time and location as 9 a.m. ET in New York; another says Apple has not confirmed whether it will livestream a keynote.
Apple added the 2017 first-generation Apple TV 4K to its vintage products list. A new Apple TV model is reportedly expected to debut on October 13, though the timing is not confirmed.
Apple has reportedly asked some suppliers to reduce component production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with reports attributing the move to softer-than-expected demand amid higher memory costs and resulting price increases. One account puts the October reduction at at least 15%, while another gives a range of 15% to 20%. A separate report disputes the low-demand account, challenging supply-chain claims that production was cut because of weak sales.
Onvis has released a new outdoor smart plug that checks all the boxes you’d want in an outdoor smart plug: Matter over Thread, real-time energy monitoring, and IP65 weather resistance. If you’ve been looking for an outdoor plug that works natively with Apple Home without a hub of…
Grok Bot just got a second significant upgrade this week: its own email address. more…
iOS 27 brings new features to Apple Wallet, Maps, Notes, Messages, and more—and it packs key upgrades for the Mail app too. Here’s everything new for Apple Mail in iOS 27. more…
A leak claims that rumored Apple and LG smart-home accessories will offer an iPhone feature exclusive to the co-developed products. The reported feature may use NFC to surface device controls when a user is nearby; the accessories and functionality remain unconfirmed.
Apple TV just debuted the first look at Prodigies, a new series from The White Lotus star Will Sharpe that offers an “unconventional take” on the romantic comedy genre. more…
Apple now prominently offers iOS 27.0.1 in Software Update to iPhone users still on iOS 26, moving the iOS 26.7.1 update to the smaller “Also Available” section. The change follows the release of iOS 27.0.1.
IDC preliminary estimates put Apple’s Mac shipments at 5.9 million in the third quarter of 2026, down 11.3% year over year, while its market share rose to 9.5% from 8.5%. The broader PC market also contracted, with one account reporting a 20.1% shipment decline.
A new Counterpoint Research report says Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro will help drive a 50% increase in OLED notebook display shipments in 2026 alone. Here are the details. more…
Apple TV subscribers can now watch Apple TV’s “Matchbox The Movie,” the platform’s new action-packed comedy inspired by the iconic Mattel toys. Watch the trailer below. more…
Multiple accounts relaying a Bloomberg report say Apple plans to introduce a touchscreen MacBook Pro and a new OLED iPad mini on or around October 27. The reported lineup also includes an M6 MacBook Pro and iMac, though the reports vary in which models and event details they specify; the launch plans remain unconfirmed.
iVerify released a report today detailing P7 DarkSword, a new variant of the malware associated with the DarkSword iPhone exploit chain uncovered earlier this year. Here are the details. more…
Incredibly useful keyboard shortcut utility TextExpander now offers a free plan, letting users access its core Snippets feature on the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Chrome. Here are the details. more…
Benjamin and Chance talk about this week’s Apple news, ahead of a bevy of product announcements coming later this month. Apple is reportedly partnering with LG on a range of smart home accessories, and changes are coming to Full Disk Access permissions. Note: This episode was…
In a joint status report made public earlier today, Apple said it is still waiting on additional documents from Jon Prosser and wants to depose Michael Ramacciotti again, while both defendants pushed back on the company’s handling of the case. Here are the details. more…
After handing the CEO role to John Ternus, Tim Cook says he is not meddling in Ternus’s decisions. Cook is focusing on representing Apple and interacting with governments, while maintaining frequent communication and trust with the new CEO.
Apple is launching several new Home products next week, so it’s no surprise that iOS 27 includes big upgrades in the Home app. Here are two powerful new Home features in iOS 27. more…
