An iPad mini refresh with an OLED panel is expected at the end of October, but it seems Apple may have leaked its existence early thanks to a French Regulatory website.
A new iPad mini is on the way
There may be a lot of rumors and anonymous tipsters out there trying to reveal Apple's upcoming products, but sometimes the leaks come from within the company itself. An iPad mini was almost certain to arrive before the end of 2026, but now Apple seems to have confirmed it.A French Apple regulatory w
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Apple inadvertently reveals new iPad mini model exists
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Beats Pill x Pokemon review: peak portable audio with a splash of Pikachu's charm
via appleinsider.comIf you can find it, the Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu is a cute addition to anyone's collection, even if you already own the non-Pokemon one.
Beats Pill x Pokemon review
I've rolled my eyes at many brand collaborations, but one that never fails to attract my attention is Pokemon. Sure, it's the same Beats Pill under a coat of cute paint, but that's enough for the fans.The Beats Pill made in collaboration with Pokemon is adorable, but it doesn't add any flair to your portable music lis
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Finding a place for Apple HomeView on the AppleInsider Podcast
via appleinsider.comApple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy.The Apple HomeView is the central smart hub to your Apple Home. It'll display photos, now-playing music, and host information shared from up to six user's iPhones.It's fairly priced at $299 and your hosts discuss exactly where they might fit in their home. Wesley imagines they could easily become the n
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Elevation Lab pulls its AirTag Silencer over stalking concerns, issues apology
via appleinsider.comElevation Lab has withdrawn its AirTag Silencer and apologized after acknowledging that permanently disabling the tracker's speaker could help people track victims without their knowledge.
Elevation Lab pulls AirTag Silencer over stalking concerns
Elevation Lab recently released a tool dubbed the AirTag Silencer. To use it, an AirTag owner could remove the battery, insert the AirTag into a jig, and use a hammer to drive a pin directly into the AirTag's speaker.The pin would permanently silence t
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Vocal developers dismayed at DOJ considering antitrust settlement with Apple
via appleinsider.comEpic Games now fears that the Department of Justice will let Apple off its antitrust suit with a settlement that does nothing to deter future App Store behavior.
Apple's long-running dispute with the DOJ may be coming to an end. Image source: Apple
More than two years on from when the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Apple in an enormous antitrust suit, it has once again signaled that it would consider settling the case. But large developers including Epic Games and now also PayPal have told the
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Amazon cuts 2026 Apple TV 4K, HomeView prices with preorder deals
via appleinsider.comAmazon has issued 2026 Apple TV 4K and HomeView discounts today, despite the devices being announced mere days ago.
Grab preorder Apple TV 4K and HomeView deals - Image credit: Apple
You can grab a $10 preorder discount on the 2026 Apple TV 4K at Amazon, bringing the price down to $289.99 heading into the weekend. Although it's a small discount, it does put a few extra bucks back in your pocket if you were planning on purchasing the set-top box.Buy Apple TV 4K for $289.99
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Apple's iPhone anodization process lawsuit win is being appealed
via appleinsider.comApple won against Envirodigm in a trade secret lawsuit surrounding iPhone's anodization process, but an appeal has revived the case in the hopes of catching Apple in some wrongdoing.
iPhone 6 by iPhone 6s
A little-known lawsuit was brought against Apple in 2020 by Envirodigm alleging trade secret theft. The company said it had a meeting with Apple in August 2013, revealed a secret anodization process that could be used for iPhone, then Apple used that process from 2015 on without involving Envir
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Save up to $1,200 on Apple's iPhone Duo
via appleinsider.comWireless carriers are competing for your business with iPhone Duo incentives offering up to $1,200 in bill credits.
Get up to $1,200 off an iPhone Duo - Image credit: Apple
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is finally available for preorder, and wireless carriers AT&T and T-Mobile are already offering up to $1,200 off via bill credits.
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iPhone Duo sells out moments after pre-orders begin
via appleinsider.comAs expected, Apple's iPhone Duo has seen shipping slip back in most configurations instantly.
Apple's iPhone Duo is already on backorder.
Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo began at 8 A.M. Eastern and as with most new iPhones — but not all — the stocks sold out rapidly. With the first moments, shipping dates slipped back to November 16, and then to November 23, for all configurations.Apple never states how many devices it has made ready for sale on day one, but the shipping dates normally
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Preorders for the iPhone Duo are now live
via appleinsider.comWe have confirmed that Apple's first foldable iPhone is now available to preorder, with launch-day delivery dates expected to slip quickly.
iPhone Duo preorders have started
The Apple Store is back online, with preorders for the iPhone Duo now officially open. Apple once again is using a queue system and will open the order page when it has reached your spot in the queue.As it's done before, Apple opened a preorder configuration option ahead of the launch, allowing buyers to select their preferr
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Where to find the best free fonts for Mac without licensing headaches
via appleinsider.comThe best font websites for Mac offer thousands of free and commercial typefaces, but licensing and compatibility can complicate the search. Here's how to find reliable font repositories, download fonts, and install them on your Mac.Choose your style with fonts
Finding a good font isn't particularly difficult. The challenge is choosing a typeface that has the styles you need, works in your apps, and comes with a license that covers what you're making.Some repositories focus on free, open-source f
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Online Apple Store goes down ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders
via appleinsider.comThe online version of the Apple Store has gone temporarily offline, all in preparation for the opening of pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone.
Variations on this Apple Store notice are always posted right before a change such as opening pre-orders. Image credit: Apple.
Whenever Apple makes a small but important change to the online Apple Store, it takes the site down first. It's theatrics more than site maintenance, but it's obviously worth it to Apple despite how u
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How to manage your iPhone notifications on iOS 27
via appleinsider.comIf you're feeling overwhelmed with the amount of notifications you're receiving, you're hardly alone — that's why we're here to show you how to manage notifications on your iPhone.
How to manage notifications on iOS 27
For as great as the iPhone is, it can be pretty distracting when you think about it. According to a study done in 2024, the average person receives 146 notifications per day.And, the younger you are, the more notifications you receive. Those in Generation Z received about 18
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Trade secret lawsuit on iPhone's anodization process now being appealed
via appleinsider.comApple won against Envirodigm in a trade secret lawsuit surrounding iPhone's anodization process, but an appeal has revived the case in the hopes of catching Apple in some wrongdoing.
iPhone 6 by iPhone 6s
A little-known lawsuit was brought against Apple in 2020 by Envirodigm alleging trade secret theft. The company said it had a meeting with Apple in August 2013, revealed a secret anodization process that could be used for iPhone, then Apple used that process from 2015 on without involving Envir
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Apple Sports gets better Live Activities
via appleinsider.comThe new version 4.5 of Apple Sports provides "key stats" during breaks in the action you're following. And, there's more soccer league coverage.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829
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Withings wants you to pay $100 a year to sync a scale with Apple Health
via appleinsider.comWithings has introduced an Apple Health Sync paywall, requiring all new users to pay $99.99 each year to see their weight within Apple's default Health app.
Withings will charge new users $99 per year to sync data with Apple Health. Image Credit: Withings.
Withings is a French company known for its smart scales, some of which analyze more than 60 biomarkers, while also offering built-in electrodes and a rechargeable battery. The company also touted its dedicated Withings app, as well as its prod
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Don't let iPhone Duo go unprotected, these are the best case options so far
via appleinsider.comThe best iPhone Duo cases protect Apple's foldable without getting in the way of its hinge, with options ranging from slim MagSafe shells to rugged designs with reinforced protection.iPhone Duo cases
A conventional iPhone case only needs to fit around one solid body. The iPhone Duo introduces another consideration with its folding hinge, which needs to move freely while the rest of the phone stays protected.Case makers have approached the challenge in different ways. Some favor thin shells that
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'Shogun 2 - Complete Edition' release crashes and burns
via appleinsider.comSega and Creative Assembly have acknowledged the incredibly bad response and massive amount of bugs in the Windows and Mac re-release of the product on Steam. As such, the new version has been removed from sale, and the original reinstated, while they figure out how and why the "current experience is not where it needs to be."https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3846830/view/667253496651711518
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Apple's HomeView is $300 at a minimum, and it's not really clear who it's for
via appleinsider.comApple's HomeView is trying to do a lot. So much, in fact, that it makes me wonder if there was a point where Apple ever thought to ask if it was doing too much.
Apple's new $300 HomeView: who is it for?
When Apple announced the Apple HomeView, I was neither surprised nor impressed. I wasn't surprised because we've known it was coming for the better part of two or three years now.I wasn't impressed because I'm clearly not the target market. I don't know if it makes me deeply uncool, but I genuine
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Unlikely Apple & Meta team-up brings powerful & local AI to Mac Studio
via appleinsider.comMeta worked with Apple to bring its massive Muse Spark Open AI model to M5 Ultra Mac Studios, letting developers run advanced AI locally instead of relying on cloud servers.Meta Muse and Apple Intelligence
Announced on October 15, Muse Spark Open is an open-weight AI model designed for coding, software engineering, and tasks that require multiple steps. Meta developed the model with 816 billion parameters, although only 42 billion are active during processing.Running the model requires at least
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Gurman: Apple tested 120Hz and 60Hz displays for OLED iPad
via appleinsider.comAccording to Mark Gurman on his latest episode of the Power On podcast, during the two-year process of developing the new iPad mini, Apple tried both 60Hz, and a ProMotion 120Hz display. He's not certain which Apple decided on for the imminent release. We'll all find out together, I guess.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apples-big-smart-home-bet-is-finally-here/id6817744297?i=1000796459643
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Devil is in the details: Tidbits from our time trying HomeView
via appleinsider.comWe've learned a few finicky details from Apple's HomeView launch, including how the live security camera tiles work, how photo albums are displayed, and how to mount the display where a light switch used to be.HomeView, wall-mounted
Apple introduced HomeView on October 13, but some of its smaller features deserve a closer look. Beyond the hardware and Siri AI features covered in our HomeView hands-on, details from the launch demonstrations reveal more about how the device works around the house.
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Joswiak: Siri AI is for everyday, not the AI 'lunatic fringe'
via appleinsider.comApple Intelligence isn't made to be like Claude, Grok, or other AI tools that the Silicon Valley "lunatic fringe" praise, says Greg Joswiak, it's built to help regular users.
Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing - image credit: Apple.
Apple has long been criticized for being behind on AI with Apple Intelligence, although the improved Siri AI has answered many complaints. But speaking to Time magazine, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Joswia
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Apple's 'Minions' research turns idle Mac GPUs into a virtual GPU cloud
via appleinsider.comApple has detailed a new system, called Minions, that uses the idle GPUs found in Apple Silicon Macs to create a virtual GPU cloud that combines the untapped processing power to chew through complex AI workloads.
Mac Studio and Mac mini can become part of a Minion system
Described by Apple as a dynamic virtual GPU cloud that "aggregates idle Apple Silicon GPUs" across Macs, Minions can aid teams that need to work with large-scale machine learning inference workloads. Apple's researchers have bee
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Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD drops to $1,599
via appleinsider.comSave $200 on Apple's upgraded 13-inch MacBook Air M5 that's equipped with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's mid-October MacBook Air sale delivers $200 in savings on a popular configuration that features a bump up to 24GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD.Buy MacBook Air 24GB, 1TB for $1,599
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Ternus spent 15 years planning the iPhone Duo
via appleinsider.comNew CEO John Ternus believes Apple should get designs right rather than launch early or emulate rivals, and the iPhone Duo is an example of that.
John Ternus and the iPhone Duo - image credit: Apple.
Ternus was named as Tim Cook's successor in April 2026, around 25 years after he first joined the company. But after just 10 years, he was already involved in what would become the iPhone Duo.Speaking to Time magazine, he said that he and five fellow engineers had even filed a patent for foldable de
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Apple donated $25 million to White House ballroom project
via appleinsider.comThe Washington Post claims to have the goods on who's chipped in a total of $330 million for the controversial White House demolition and ballroom project. Apple is said to have donated $25 million, as has Nvidia. Microsoft is in for $10 million, and so is Lockheed Martin. The White House declined comment on individual donors.https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/10/15/secret-documents-reveal-donors-behind-330-million-trumps-ballroom/
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iPhone Duo has uncompromised performance, same as iPhone 18 Pro
via appleinsider.comIf the first Geekbench 7 figures for the iPhone Duo are legit, the A20 Pro processor hasn't been slowed down by the foldable's design choices.
Apple's iPhone Duo.
It's not be a huge surprise that two iPhones with the same A20 Pro processor would show at least similar benchmark results. However, the processor is just part of the whole system, and the iPhone 18 Pro has room for a larger vapor chamber cooling system.As first spotted by NotebookCheck, what the first Geekbench 7 results show, though,
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'Maximum Pleasure, guaranteed' gets second season
via appleinsider.comIn the now-complete first season, "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed" is a comedic thriller that follows newly divorced mom Paula (Tatiana Maslany). Convinced she witnessed a crime, Paula begins her own investigation while simultaneously struggling through a custody battle and an identity crisis.
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Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be unveiled on October 28
via appleinsider.comApple is reportedly preparing an October 28 launch for a series of iPad and Mac releases, ranging from the OLED touch-screen MacBook Pro to a new iPad mini.
Apple's current MacBook Pro
Following its unveiling of the HomeView on October 12, 2026 with briefings and videos rather than an event, Apple is now expected to do the same again. According to Bloomberg, an extensive all-day press briefing is now scheduled for Wednesday, October 28.Apple is now inviting some media to an all-day product launc
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