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New Parallels Desktop 27 delivers faster OpenGL for Windows apps on Mac

25-08-2026 14:57 via appleinsider.com

Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac claims to provide up to 160% faster OpenGL graphics for Windows apps such as Blender 4.3, as well as AI acceleration on M4 Macs and newer.
Parallels Desktop 27 runs Windows on the Mac - image credit: Parallels.
One year later, Parallels has followed its release of Parallels Desktop 26 with new new Mac and Enterprise versions, plus an online list of compatible Windows apps."As customers continue to push the limits of what they do on Mac," said Elena Koryakina, Chief P

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You'll have to wait in line for Siri AI in iOS 27

25-08-2026 13:55 via appleinsider.com

While iOS 27 will gain Siri AI when it is released, you may not have access to it initially. Apple is preparing to put it behind a wait list again.
Siri AI
The overhaul of Siri is a major part of iOS 27 and Apple's other upcoming operating systems due this fall. While it's an important element, it won't necessarily be accessible to anyone when the OS updates arrive.Code has been found in the seventh developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate to operate a waitlist for Siri AI, re

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New Mac mini days away, OLED iPad mini in October, AirPods 5 in 2026

25-08-2026 04:13 via appleinsider.com

A new rumor places a newMac mini launching within days, and yes, ahead of the Apple event. Other new products are still coming in 2026 as well, like the iPad mini and AirPods 5.
A new Mac mini is coming soon
While the Mac mini hasn't received the M5 processor yet, it could also be upgraded with an M6 to kick off the new chip generation. Either way, it's coming and soon enough to be Tim Cook's last product as CEO.According to a report from Bloomberg, a new Mac mini could be announced within the n

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Nuki Smart Lock & Keypad 2 NFC review: A low-profile lock with Apple Home Key support

25-08-2026 02:05 via appleinsider.com

If you're looking for a simple way to access your home, the Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2 NFC combo is perfect for renters while supporting in-demand features like Apple Home Key.
Nuki Smart Lock & Keypad 2 NFC review
I never want to own another smart lock without Apple Home Key support. Retrofit smart door locks have a problem though, as they don't have an external-facing component for NFC usage.That's where the Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2 NFC comes in. The lock attaches to the indoor-side

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Smart TV analytics provide dire numbers for Apple TV F1 viewership, but not whole story

25-08-2026 02:04 via appleinsider.com

Hopes were high for Apple TV and F1 streaming in early 2026, but a recent set of data suggests that things fell off sharply in May and viewership has been down double digits since.
Apple TV and F1 partnership may have declining viewership numbers
Statistical analysis of viewership numbers is a tricky game on its own, especially when dealing with viewership numbers on Apple platforms. Samba is an analytics company that thrives on data obtained, often without the user's knowledge, thanks to being

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