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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 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.
The technology behind Huxe, an iOS audio app that using AI to summarize news or automatically generates whole podcasts, has been bought by Apple, which may also be hiring the developer's staff.Huxe could create entire podcasts from a single AI prompt - image credit: Huxe.Apple is…
Amazon introduced three Alexa Tablets with Android, Google Play access and built-in Alexa+, replacing the Fire tablet branding. Preorders opened October 8 and shipping is scheduled to begin October 14; prices start at $229.99. A separate account says the new lineup costs more than the budget Fire devices it replaces.
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.
Some of us here at AppleInsider have used TextExpander for years, and it has grown past our Macs into iPhone and iPad too. Now, there's a new limited free version letting you create up to five cross-platform TextExpander snippets for free.https://textexpander.com
LG smart home accessories will benefit from Apple's ecosystem, getting iOS 27 notification and setup features that even Matter devices won't.Apple and LG's new home accessories will display helpful hints in the Dynamic Island - image credit: pdfuWhen you first set up a device…
Assuming a new rumor that the iPhone Air 2 will be even thinner than the current model is true, Apple is focusing on the wrong thing and might push buyers even further away from its ultra-thin and light smartphone.iPhone Air 2 could be even thinner than the originalAt 5.6mm…
Amazon is offering $200 off M5 MacBook Air models, with prices starting at $1,099. The discount applies across models, according to two accounts; one specifies the 13-inch and 15-inch configurations and their starting prices.
It's not on the App Store, but a new project called AVP Play lists the whole Meta Quest VR catalog, shows a label on each game telling you if it will run or not, and gets it running for you locally, if it can. Crowdsourcing will (probably) fix what doesn't eventually. There's a…
When you add shutter buttons and lenses to an iPhone, it should improve the experience. The Telesin Master Grip Kit takes usable photos, but doesn't improve the experience or output, and is too expensive.Telesin Master Grip Kit for iPhone reviewI love iPhone photography and Apple…
Apple is set to reveal its renewed smart home strategy on October 13 alongside new hardware like the Home Hub, but that's not all that's coming in October. Learn the latest rumors on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple is turning its attention to the home in a big way - image credit…
Matter was meant to take the guesswork out of the smart home, but as more accessory makers silo themselves in their own ecosystems, Apple needs to take dramatic action on Tuesday.Apple's Welcome Home event is expected to revitalize the smart homeAt first, it made sense that Apple…
Assuming you've got an AMD video card, and you probably do, you can still run local AI projects. The ToshLLM project claims "Native Metal acceleration, zero cloud, and no per-token bill." It won't be as fast as the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, of course, but it'll use the hardware you…
If you want to make music but don't know where to start, your first port of call should be GarageBand. This is all you need to know about laying tracks in Apple's music tool for macOS.GarageBand for MacMac's screen. That is, creating the music, producing the track, mastering it…
The Bambu Lab A2L pairs big prints with little hassle, making it an excellent first 3D printer for ambitious crafters, and at a pretty good price point, too.Bambu Lab A2LBambu Lab reached out to me and told me that it would be launching the A2L, a multifunction filament 3D…
There's a repeated claim that since some organizations won't allow generative AI installations, they also won't buy new Macs because of macOS Golden Gate. So, we looked into the claim and talked to actual IT managers and buyers.Craig Federighi announces Apple IntelligenceHere's…
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.
RAM prices are awful, and that hit the overall PC market to the tune of 20% fewer shipments in the last quarter versus 2025. But, according to IDC, it was less-bad for Apple than almost everybody else, with it seeing a full percentage point market share gain year-over year.…
Apple has named a new head of mergers and acquisitions as leadership changes continue under CEO John Ternus. Steve Smith is taking over M&A responsibilities from Adrian Perica, according to one account.
