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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.
Anthropic updated its usage policy to prohibit sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior toward Claude. The restriction is described as applying to extreme, repeated conduct, while ordinary frustration and criticism remain allowed; Anthropic is also changing rules on election-related misuse and other high-risk uses.
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.
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.
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Southern Straps to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an Apple Watch Series 12 and a nylon band from Southern Straps to go along with it. Southern Straps is a California-based company that has been making high-quality bands for…
Apple today added the first-generation Apple TV 4K from 2017 to the vintage products list on its website, just four days before a new model is finally expected to debut. A fourth-generation Apple TV 4K will reportedly be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13, as part of Apple's…
Apple is expected to use its October 13 event to unveil smart-home products, including a home hub, a HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET; the product lineup remains expected rather than confirmed.
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.
Smart home accessories that Apple reportedly helped LG develop could offer iPhone proximity controls and a way to begin setup before the devices have power, according to findings shared by the leaker known as "pdfu." The findings concern the upcoming LG-branded accessory range…
Apple has reached an agreement to recruit employees from Huxe and license the AI audio startup's technology, according to a new European Commission filing. The filing says Apple will have the right to make employment offers to certain Huxe employees and receive a non-exclusive…
Apple is planning to introduce new products on Tuesday, October 13, Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak announced today. It won't be a traditional Apple event, but Apple has invited some members of the media to New York City to get some hands-on time with whatever's introduced.…
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.
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.
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.
MacRumorsCEO John Ternus is making changes to Apple's leadership, reports Bloomberg. Apple veteran Steve Smith will take over mergers and acquisitions and corporate development, which was previously led by Adrian Perica. M&A is an important team at Apple, handling acquisitions and…
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event has ended, but the Apple deals have kept rolling into today, with the year's best prices still available on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 12, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a…
Apple's new smart home hub is coming next week, expected to allow users to control all of their HomeKit gadgets directly from its rumored 6-inch square display, or via Siri AI. In anticipation of the home hub launch, we've gathered some of the most notable (and discounted)…
Apple's entry-level 16-inch MacBook Pro has received a massive discount today on Amazon, coming in at $563 off its new price. This is the 18-Core M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, available for $2,436.53, down from $2,999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate…
On his Power On podcast today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman insisted that Apple plans to hold an "online home event" on Tuesday, October 13 to introduce an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K, all with Siri AI. It is not clear if Gurman is referring to a…
