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• Apple still on track for a revolutionary iPhone 20 in 2027

  04-09-2026 18:53 via appleinsider.com
  
  We're approaching the dawn of the iPhone 18 Pro, but a new report is addressing what to expect from the iPhone 20. Here's what to expect, so far.
  The 20th anniversary iPhone will have more glass
  From the earliest days of Apple's iPhone there has been that graphic showing the sea change it brought to smartphones. Before it, nothing looked like the iPhone, and after it, everything looked like it.It wasn't as clear cut when the iPhone celebrated its tenth anniversary with the iPhone X. But when you
  
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• Apple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management

  09-09-2026 19:43 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro offers a redesigned thermal system that's much larger and much better at dissipating heat generated by the powerful A20 Pro chip.
  Apple's A20 Pro chip utilizes a new packaging method.
  The A20 Pro features a six-core CPU with two super cores that are up to 20% faster, along with four efficiency cores. There's also a seven-core GPU for faster graphics rendering, offering up to a 40% increase in performance over the A19 Pro, along with a dual Neural Engine setup.Apple has also
  
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• Two new AirPods 5 models get five hours of battery life and live translation

  09-09-2026 19:41 via appleinsider.com
  
  During the iPhone 18 Pro event, Apple rolled out a pair of new AirPods 5 units, starting at a lower price.
  Apple AirPods 5 start at $129, lower than previous generation
  Live Translation is the key feature on the new units. Otherwise, the design is very similar, but not identical, to the previous AirPods 4.Apple claims 50% better active noise cancellation as well.
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• iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders begin Saturday to avoid 9/11

  09-09-2026 19:39 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple will avoid launching pre-orders of its latest iPhones on 9/11 by having them begin in the United States on Saturday September 12.
  Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup goes on pre-order Saturday
  The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have been revealed by Apple during its "Surprise and Shine" event. While price hikes and limited RAM supplies are sure to make this an interesting iPhone season, we now know when eager customers can place an order.Both new iPhone models will be available for pre-order a
  
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• Dynamic Island now shows three Live Activities

  09-09-2026 19:36 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has updated its iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island to be more useful with up to three Live Activities being shown simultaneously.
  The new Dynamic Island - image credit: Apple.
  As recently rumored, the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max feature a redesigned Dynamic Island around the Face ID cutout."[iPhone 18 Pro] also features an upgraded Dynamic Island," said Kaiann Drance VP, iPhone Product Marketing, "redesigned to be smaller, more useful, and even better for seeing live information at a
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile

  09-09-2026 19:31 via appleinsider.com
  
  Variable aperture will allow iPhone users to take better photos than ever, but the system it was built on is hair-thin with moving parts.
  Variable aperture for iPhone 18 Pro
  Apple says the iPhone 18 Pro has a 48MP Fusion Main Camera with variable aperture. It's optimized for portrait capture at f/1.8 and can open wider for more dynamic shots.The system was built using six laser-cut blades that are each thinner than a human hair. The rotor mechanism helps move the blades automatically, while the
  
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• See John Ternus live at Steve Jobs Theater in his first event as CEO

  09-09-2026 19:28 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's John Ternus has opened his first product event as CEO, putting new leadership at the center of the company's biggest annual launch.Apple CEO John Ternus
  The appearance wasn't Ternus's first encounter with the media as CEO, but it was his first time presiding over an Apple Event since succeeding Tim Cook on September 1.Ternus was already a familiar face in Apple presentations after years of introducing hardware. The September event marked his debut as the company's primary host rather tha
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push

  09-09-2026 19:19 via appleinsider.com
  
  The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max don't look that different from the previous generation, but new colors and a fresh AI push highlight the debut.
  iPhone 18 Pro - Image credit: Apple
  Apple's special event for September is underway, and as usual, it has launched new iPhones. Following months of rumors and speculation, the premium models for 2026 are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.True to form for Apple, the new Pro models look a lot like the previous generation at first glance. Ther
  
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• Flash deal drives M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM down to $2,899

  09-09-2026 18:22 via appleinsider.com
  
  To celebrate today's Apple Event, B&H is hosting a flash deal on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB of RAM, delivering $200 in savings.
  Grab a $200 flash discount on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB RAM - Image credit: Apple
  The $2,899 special applies to Apple's current M5 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU in Space Black.Buy 48GB RAM MacBook Pro for $2,899
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• Last-minute leak suggests no color surprises for the iPhone 18 Pro

  09-09-2026 18:12 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new leak minutes ahead of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event starts predicts all of the color options for the new iPhones. Here's what to expect.
  A mock-up of a Burgendy iPhone 18 Pro
  Most recently there has been disagreement between leakers over what colors the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will —- or won't — come in. But generally the rumors of those colors have been fairly steady for some months, and now Bloomberg is predicting them again.Specifically, the new report says that the iPhone 18 Pro
  
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• Inside Apple Park's 'Welcome Run' ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro event

  09-09-2026 16:47 via appleinsider.com
  
  AppleInsider's Andrew O'Hara is at Apple Park for the iPhone 18 Pro launch and has been reporting back on how he fared with Apple's special welcome run, walk, or roll activity.
  The hat and drink you get for completing the run around Apple Park.
  Attendees of the "Surprise and shine" event at Apple Park were also invited to take part in a pre-launch gathering the afternoon before. Runners, walkers, and wheelchair users were hosted by the Apple Fitness+ team with an hour around the campus to get th
  
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• Apple falls behind Samsung in brand intimacy for the first time in 16 years

  09-09-2026 16:20 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple lost considerable ground with consumers in 2026, with its brand intimacy score falling sharply while Samsung treads water. The reasons why are complicated.
  Image credit: MBLM
  MBLM has released its annual study of brand intimacy, evaluating how attached consumers are to specific companies. This year's study comprised 425 brands across 23 industries.2026 marks a first for Apple, though probably not in a way the company would like. For the first time in sixteen years of brand engagement analy
  
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• How to watch Apple's iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Duo launch live

  09-09-2026 16:16 via appleinsider.com
  The foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro launch is today! Here's how and when to watch the event live.Render of rumored iPhone 18 Dark Cherry color
  Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. The presentation will also be Apple's first major product event after new CEO John Ternus takes over on September 1.The company will follow its recent prerecorded format, with media and other guests gathering at Apple Park for an in-person component. Vi
  
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• John Ternus teases variable aperture in iPhone 18 Pro before event

  09-09-2026 16:11 via appleinsider.com
  
  The second X post from new Apple CEO John Ternus is almost certainly teasing the iPhone 18 Pro Max's variable aperture camera, which should be revealed later today.
  A teaser image from John Ternus - Image Credit: John Ternus/X
  Just as Tim Cook and other executives tease launches before special events, new CEO John Ternus has done the same thing. His second post to X, ahead of today's special event, is a video that hints at something camera-related, without explicitly saying what it's about.pic.t
  
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• OWC's new $130 USB4 Hub adds four ports and HDMI 2.1 to your Mac

  09-09-2026 14:33 via appleinsider.com
  
  OWC's $130 USB4 Hub takes one of your MacBooks USB-C ports and turns it into USB4, USB-C, HDMI, and 81W of charging.
  OWC's USB4 Hub
  On Wednesday OWC announced its upcoming USB4 Hub for Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPad Pro users. This hub aims to tame desktop clutter and adds more ports to increasingly port-starved laptops.This hub provides additional USB4 and USB-C connectivity alongside HDMI 2.1 output and 40Gbps of total bandwidth through a single USB4 host connection. It can connect external sto
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro preorders expected to start this Saturday

  09-09-2026 14:32 via appleinsider.com
  
  Another voice has joined the chorus, claiming preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and other hardware will start on Saturday, September 12.
  The current iPhone 17 Pro Max
  Apple is mere hours away from introducing its new product lines, including revealing when you can get your hands on the new iPhone models. Rumors in recent weeks have pointed to preorders starting on Saturday.In a post to X on Wednesday morning ahead of the event, serial leaker ShrimpApplePro briefly posted that they had "confirmed"
  
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• Dynamic Island is shrinking, yet becoming more useful in the iPhone 18 Pro

  09-09-2026 13:47 via appleinsider.com
  
  A last-minute report ahead of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro unveiling says that the Dynamic Island will let users display more Live Activities.
  Live Activities as they currently appear in the Dynamic Island.
  It's been regularly reported that Apple has reduced the size of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro, despite clear limits on what it can do. But now according to Bloomberg, Apple is adding a little more functionality even as it cuts back on the size of the feature.Specifically, it's claimed that
  
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• Online Apple Store down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Duo event

  09-09-2026 13:28 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has taken down the online Apple Store, as it makes changes to pages well in advance of the iPhone 18 Pro launch later on Wednesday.
  The Apple Store is down ahead of the 2026 September event.A traditional part of the Apple Event experience is not being able to access the online Apple Store beforehand. That hasn't changed for 2026, as Apple has made it inaccessible once again.Attempting to open the Store section of the Apple website shows a fullscreen graphic. The Apple logo for the "Surpris
  
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• New Apple Watches to get Siri AI 'Recaps' feature similar to AI wearables

  09-09-2026 07:26 via appleinsider.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 will get a new Siri AI feature called "Recaps" that summarizes a user's day using available data, including overheard conversations.
  New Apple Watch models could get new Recaps feature
  Apple is a privacy-first company that often tries to offer similar services to other companies with a privacy spin. AI wearables have all wanted to give users a companion that can record and recap a user's day, but they're all burdened with privacy concerns.Accordi
  
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• Rumor says foldable is iPhone Duo, gets Apple Pencil, & starts at $2,000

  09-09-2026 06:35 via appleinsider.com
  
  Only hours before Apple's iPhone event, a final set of rumors paints a clear picture of what Apple's foldable will be and what it may be called — iPhone Duo.
  Apple's foldable could be called iPhone Duo
  Apple wanted a sub-$2,000 price point for its first foldable iPhone, but the AI-driven RAM shortages and other supply chain constraints pushed prices higher. While some costs can be eaten through Apple's usual means, some had to be passed to customers.According to a report from Bloomberg, Ap
  
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• New product identifiers show up in Apple's backend, don't indicate release timing

  09-09-2026 02:24 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is set to reveal a range of new products during its "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, but a new set of product identifiers likely aren't indicative of what's being announced.
  Device identifiers don't say anything about a product or when it will release
  Product identifiers tell you very little about a product and often leave you guessing until they're found in official documentation for an already-released product. A list found in Apple's backend shows 37 new hardware identifiers for
  
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• UK repeats demands for child safety features that Apple already made

  09-09-2026 00:47 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's child safety toolset is already robust and expanding with iOS 27, but the UK government isn't happy and continues to threaten legislation.
  Apple already offers tools and APIs for protecting children from content they shouldn't be viewing or sending
  Apple introduced Sensitive Content Warnings with iOS 17 in 2023 for child accounts and later introduced it as an option for adults. Several new features have been added since, including age verification systems in the UK, plus a comprehensive
  
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• Apple TV 4K may get Siri AI, thanks to the A19 or A19 Pro chip

  08-09-2026 20:35 via appleinsider.com
  
  Judging by a leaked Apple identifier, the next-generation Apple TV will get a major upgrade with the A19 or A19 Pro system-on-chip.
  Apple could update the Apple TV 4K with the A19 or A19 Pro chip.
  In June 2026, tvOS 27 code revealed that the Apple TV 4K was on track to receive Siri AI support. Now, Apple's own code has revealed even more about the hardware that will make this change possible.According to MacRumors, the model identifier of the upcoming Apple TV 4K suggests the device will feature
  
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• iOS 26.6.2, iPadOS 26.6.2 land as iOS 27 gets closer to release

  08-09-2026 20:13 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has released updates bringing iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 to the public, in what is probably the last before the introduction of the impending iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
  iOS 26 is still the current-gen iPhone operating system, but not for long.Apple is in its last stages of getting its 27-generation operating systems ready for public consumption. But while it's doing that, the company is also tending to its current-gen operating systems too.Released on September 8, one day before its iPhone 18
  
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• Seven Apple TV settings can limit tracking without breaking streaming

  08-09-2026 20:02 via appleinsider.com
  Apple TV 4K is better behaved and better for privacy than every smart TV, which admittedly is a bar buried under the living room floor. Here's what it tracks and which settings rein it in.Apple TV 4K
  Security researchers cited in a September 7 LG report tested OLED televisions for several forms of data collection. They found that the sets scanned local networks and used automatic content recognition to identify what appeared on screen.Yes, we know that smart TVs do this. LG's data and conversati
  
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• BBC breakout comedy 'Small Prophets' is coming back for season two

  08-09-2026 18:06 via appleinsider.com
  
  After a strong first season, and an Apple TV pickup, BBC comedy "Small Prophets" is returning for a second season and making the jump from BBC Two to BBC One.
  Pearce Quigley stars as a man driven to alchemy as he searches for his long-missing partner in "Small Prophets" - image credit: BBC
  The move to BBC One puts "Small Prophets" in front of a larger audience after its first season became the BBC's biggest new comedy of the year. The series debuted on BBC Two in February and has been compared t
  
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• Apple Arcade gets 'Pusheen's Place,' 'Terraria+,' and more in October

  08-09-2026 16:59 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple Arcade is adding five games in October, led by Pusheen's first officially licensed game, "River City Survivors," and "Terraria+."
  'Pusheen's Place' comes to Apple Arcade this October
  October will give Apple Arcade a minor bump in its gaming catalog. This time, however, it offers three heavy hitters.
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• Apple Lakeside gets a major redesign after nearly 20 years

  08-09-2026 16:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple Lakeside will reopen on September 12 following a redesign that adds dedicated pickup, expanded accessibility features, and a brand new experience room.
  Image credit: Apple
  Located in Essex, England, Apple Lakeside was initially opened in October 2007. The renovation has brought several upgrades to the space.A new dedicated "Apple Pickup" area allows customers to order online and pick up when it is most convenient for them. It also boasts a sustainable choice of materials.
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• Amazon issues first 2026 Mac Studio price drop with preorder deal

  08-09-2026 15:50 via appleinsider.com
  
  A preorder discount is in effect at Amazon on Apple's brand-new Mac Studio, saving you $50 ahead of its Sept. 22 release.
  Take advantage of preorder savings on Apple's new Mac Studio.
  Save $50 on Apple's brand-new Mac Studio that was announced on Aug. 25, bringing the price of the standard model down to $2,449.99. This configuration has Apple's M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU, along with 36GB of memory, 512GB of storage, and a 10Gb Ethernet port.Buy 2026 Mac Studio for $2,449.99
  
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• A folding iPhone was Tim Cook's decade-long passion project

  08-09-2026 15:00 via appleinsider.com
  
  For a man known to not be a product guy, it was Tim Cook who pushed hard for 10 years to perfect a foldable iPhone before he stepped down.
  Tim Cook during his 2019 Asia tour where he reportedly saw many people with foldable smartphones - image credit: Apple.
  It was the biggest criticism Steve Jobs ever had of Tim Cook, that he didn't share the same passion for products that either Jobs or Jony Ive did. Cook certainly never got as involved with any Apple designs as they did, or so it seemed.Now a
  
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