• Epic wants Apple punished for following letter but not spirit of the ruling

    By any measure, Apple is precisely complying with the ruling that the Epic vs. Apple judge put down about App Store steering and fees. In a filing to the US Supreme Court, Epic wants Apple punished for not following the spirit of the ruling, though. The next chapter of the saga begins on January 11, 2027 with oral arguments.
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  • After more than 10 years worth of folding, the iPhone Duo still works

    As it turns out, you can damage your iPhone Duo by opening and closing it too much, at least theoretically. Don't worry, you don't have that much time on your hands.
    CNET's Fold-a-Phone rig | Image credit: CNET
    Three weeks ago, CNET put the iPhone Duo on it's custom testing rig, the Fold-A-Phone. Now, after 440,300 folds, it's finally reached its breaking point.Sort of, if you're willing to define "breaking point" loosely.
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  • Siri AI has arrived on 2021 and newer Apple TV 4K models

    Apple has released tvOS 26.2.1, and has updated an article on its support site listing the requirements for Siri AI on the set-top box.Apple TV 4K
    According to Apple, Siri AI will be available via tvOS 27.2.1 on Apple TV 4K from the second generation onward. It also requires a paired Siri AI-enabled device nearby.While Apple rolled out the 27.2.1 updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and others earlier in the week, tvOS was notably absent. However, given what we've learned about Siri AI support comin
  • 100,000 iPhone Duo apps is a start, but there's a long way to go

    Apple recently announced that over 100,000 apps have been built for the iPhone Duo, but with developers working with multiple SDKs, it could still be a long time before your favorite apps really make full use of what the first foldable iPhone has to offer.
    iPhone Duo has a big display, but not enough apps use it
    At first blush, that 100,000 figure certainly grabs the attention, especially just a few weeks after launch. But it doesn't tell the whole story, and there's still work to be done.While
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  • Designing HomeView was a hard but fun journey, says Apple

    Apple executives have revealed that the new HomeView is the culmination of years of design effort balancing audio, privacy, and especially Siri AI.
    Designing HomeView was a "hard fought, fun journey," says Apple.
    As the first buyers take delivery of the new HomeView, two of Apple's executives involved have been discussing the device. Speaking to TechRadar, they describe developing HomeView as a difficult but rewarding journey because of where it is meant to be used."Home life is super busy, you
  • Siri AI is coming to Apple TV 4K, including models from 2021

    Apple has updated an article on its support site listing the requirements for Siri AI, confirming that it will make an appearance on older Apple TV models.Apple TV 4K
    According to Apple, Siri AI will be available via tvOS 27.2.1 on Apple TV 4K from the second generation onward. It also requires a paired Siri AI-enabled device nearby.While Apple rolled out the 27.2.1 updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and others earlier in the week, tvOS was notably absent. However, given what we've learned about S
  • Best early Black Friday Mac mini, Mac Studio deals offer up to $205 off

    Early Black Friday deals knock up to $205 off Apple's 2026 Mac mini and Mac Studio, with the M6 Mac mini starting at $779.
    Save up to $205 on Mac desktops before Black Friday.
    Holiday sales are going on now at Apple resellers, discounting Apple's 2026 Mac Studio and Mac mini by as much as $205. Save $120 on Apple's standard M6 Mac mini with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $779.Buy M6 Mac mini 256GB for $779
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  • Apple's canceled iOS multitasking UI lives on, with AI-enhanced emulation

    An unreleased iPhone multitasking interface, unseen for over a decade and a half, was brought back to life with the help of AI and emulation.
    An unreleased Expose-like multitasking design has surfaced once again, with the help of AI.
    Before the iPhone got the app switcher we all know and love, Apple made multitasking available through a sliding drawer that popped up at the bottom of the screen. However, the company experimented with a much more impressive design, showing open apps as on-screen c
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  • First Apple Home Collection devices can now be ordered

    Apple has opened pre-orders for three of its new smart home accessories, the LG-branded cameras that are due to ship in December.
    The Apple Home Collection is set to roll out December 2026
    Just as the first of the new HomeView and updated Apple TV 4K start to arrive for buyers, certain pre-orders have been opened for the Apple Home Collection. It's not the complete set of devices that Apple has announced, but it includes indoor and outdoor security cameras.Apple is currently listing nine smart h
  • PROLED MacBook Pros & Apple's place in the AI race on the AppleInsider Podcast

    Initial reviews and reactions around the PROLED MacBook Pros, iMac, and iPad mini are in, plus there is plenty more to discuss around living with the iPhone Duo. Your hosts cover these topics plus more on Apple AI on the AppleInsider Podcast.
    MacBook Pro now has a touchscreen, but it's the new tandem OLED display that is the real selling point - image credit: Apple.
    The touchscreen has proven to be the least interesting part of Apple's updated MacBook Pro models. They're thinner, lighter, and sp
  • How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' for free this weekend

    Find something to be thankful for with the holiday classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." Here's how to watch it for free on Apple TV this weekend.
    Watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" free on Apple TV
    It's been more than 50 years since Charlie Brown and his friends first gathered around the Thanksgiving table. In that time, they've become a part of countless yearly traditions for families across America.That's why Apple TV is giving everyone two all-access days to tune in. Anyone can watch "A
  • Give your child more freedom with the right iPhone and iPad guardrails

    Apple's iOS 27 parental controls help you manage your child's apps, contacts, and screen time. Here's how to get started.
    How to set up iOS 27 parental controls on iPhone and iPad
    Technology, including iPhone and iPad, gives children opportunities to learn, create, and connect with others. Safety guidelines help them explore those possibilities while developing healthy habits.Ideally, those guidelines should reflect each child's age, development, and readiness. Younger children need closer guida
  • First HomeView and Apple TV 4K pre-orders are arriving

    Apple's latest home devices have begun being delivered to customers around the world, and will now be on sale in Apple Stores.
    Apple's new HomeView is now available.
    A month after Apple announced the updated Apple TV 4K and the new HomeView, the devices are finally arriving in buyers' hands. Both devices were unveiled on October 13, and preorders started immediately.In our testing, the HomeView won't be for everyone, but it has huge potential. "It has big problems," wrote AppleInsider's Andrew O
  • macXenos lets you run Xbox 360 games on your Mac

    The project is an open-source Xbox 360 emulator for the Mac. The developer says that it has a "completely native Metal graphics pipeline, ported from Xenia Canary and Edge with a focus on stability, compatibility, performance and power." While it can run on a beefy Intel Mac Pro running Sequoia, you realistically need a M4 Mac or newer.
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  • Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and more are inaccessible for millions

    Microsoft has suffered a global outage across most of its services which has now lasted more than 17 hours, and cut off services including Microsoft Exchange.
    Microsoft services are down worldwide - image credit: Microsoft.
    In October 2026, a change in Microsoft's Exchange Web Services affected Apple Mail. But now all of Exchange has gone down, as have multiple Microsoft 365 services.According to the New York Times, the first problems were spotted at around 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Novembe

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