Apple's iOS 27.2 update protects your data and stops malicious apps from accessing your camera and Bluetooth without permission. Here's why you should update.
iOS 27.2 includes a fix that stops apps from accessing your iPhone's camera system.
On Monday, only days after the iPhone Duo reached customers, Apple made iOS 27.2 available for download. The update includes well over 130 security enhancements, and 25 of them prevent attackers from accessing sensitive user data.Notably, Apple patched an A
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Don't wait to update: iOS 27.2 brings security fixes over 130 vulnerabilities
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Sonnet's new Echo SE III T5 PCI-E enclosure cuts both card size, and cost
Sonnet's new Echo SE III T5 gives Macs three PCIe slots for $799.99, costing less than its larger desktop model, at the cost of no longer supporting full-length cards.Echo SE III T5
The compact enclosure lets Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro users add professional hardware their computers don't have internal slots for. It connects up to three PCIe cards through a single Thunderbolt cable for specialized audio, video, networking, and storage.Sonnet introduced the larger Echo III T5 Desktop o
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MacBook Neo gets a price hike for education customers
Apple has quietly updated the education pricing for the MacBook Neo, with the budget model now starting at a higher $649.
Apple has slashed the education pricing discount of the MacBook Neo down to $50.The MacBook Neo started life as an exceptional bargain in the MacBook range, priced at $599. While the price to the general public has already risen a lot thanks to the global RAM crisis, the education pricing discount has also shrunk.Apple's education pricing for the MacBook Neo started off at $4
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M6 Mac mini with 24GB RAM drops to $1,179, but supply is limited
Amazon is knocking $120 off the upgraded M6 Mac mini with 24GB of RAM, bringing the price down to $1,179, but you'll want to act fast as supply is limited.
Save $120 on Apple's M6 Mac mini.
The $120 discount at Amazon brings the price of the upgraded M6 Mac mini desktop down to $1,179. This configuration, part number MHQM4LL/A, has Apple's M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with a 512GB SSD. Most notably, it also has a bump up to 24GB of unified memory, allowing for more tasks to
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Size matters: South Korea spared iPad mini image's potentially offensive gesture
Apple has chosen to use a different image in South Korea to promote the iPad mini in South Korea, likely over fears that the version used the rest of the world might resemble an offensive gesture mocking the size of someone's manhood.
An iPad mini promotional image from Apple's website in most of the world [top], and the same image in South Korea [bottom]
The launch of the updated iPad mini with OLED has unexpectedly sparked a bit of controversy. One of its marketing images was edited due to all
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South Korea becomes the latest to fine Apple and Google millions over their App Stores [u]
It seemed such a simple idea when Steve Jobs announced the App Store and Apple's 30% cut, especially when compared to the costs of selling boxed software at retail. South Korea is just the latest country to put that model at risk.
South Korea has fined Apple and Google over their App Store practices
According to AP News, South Korea has joined the ranks of countries fining Apple over App Store practices. The Korea Media and Communication Commission has fined both Apple and Google after some year
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Apple TV 'Shrinking' season 4 has wrapped filming
One of the stars of "Shrinking," specifically Jessica Williams, has posted on Instagram that filming has concluded for season four. Apple hasn't said anything about when the season will air, but this development means sooner, rather than later.
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Amazon's new Alexa devices are outfitted with Matter & Thread
Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep.New Alexa devices from Amazon
The October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays. Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls to a shared household screen.Amazon's latest products address some of the same needs, but the company
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There's a fix if your external SSD won't connect to iPhone Duo
There are a couple of reasons why your iPhone Duo won't see a connected external drive, but more importantly, there's a solution.
This Lexar external drive works fine with an iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the iPhone Duo can't see it.
So you have an external drive that plugs into the USB-C port of your old iPhone perfectly fine. But when you connect it to your iPhone Duo, nothing happens.Not to build up suspense here, there are two possible solutions. One is that if you have the iPhone Duo in a case, ta
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro almost certainly has dynamic island
A prolific leaker on X has continued his macOS 27.2 code dives. And in the latest one, he's found Dynamic Island graphics for AirPods, battery alerts and more. It was previously rumored that the notch would be gone in the OLED MacBook Pro, but it's more certain now. We'll all see together later today.
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Hinge, dual-layer OLED expectations continue ahead of new MacBook Pro launch
Hours ahead of Apple's expected touch-enabled MacBook Pro launch, a leaker backs up rumors about price rises and changes to the hinge.
The current M5 Pro MacBook Pro, sans OLED
Apple is holding a "Pro and Tell" press event on Wednesday, with it capping off a week of updates. That event is expected to include not only the iPad mini, iMac, and M6 MacBook Pro for members of the media to try out, but also an OLED MacBook Pro.The evening before the event, Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital decided to p
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John Ternus teases MacBook Pro announcement
John Ternus' social media team has posted a video on X, clearly reminiscent of the back of a MacBook Pro. In the video, a spotlight pans up, and ends on a wall. Maybe teasing the return of a lit Apple logo on the back of the computer? We'll see soon enough.pic.twitter.com/2XsfEhVRJH—John Ternus (@johnternus) October 28, 2026
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The global memory crisis will annoy everyone until 2030 at least
The memory crisis isn't going to be solved before 2030, and there's a new shortage brewing that's just going to make things worse and more expensive.
Memory chips are in high demand. It's not going to get better anytime soon. - Image credit: SK Hynix
Manufacturers and consumers are already dealing with the effects of high memory demand caused primarily through AI data center and infrastructure buildouts. Now, it seems that the problem will be affecting more components, and for years longer than
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South Korea becomes the latest to fine Apple and Google millions over their App Stores
It seemed such a simple idea when Steve Jobs announced the App Store and Apple's 30% cut, especially when compared to the costs of selling boxed software at retail. South Korea is just the latest country to put that model at risk.
South Korea has fined Apple and Google over their App Store practices
According to AP News, South Korea has joined the ranks of countries fining Apple over App Store practices. The Korea Media and Communication Commission has fined both Apple and Google after some year
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Touchscreen iMac almost certainly has dynamic island
A prolific leaker on X has continued his macOS 27.2 code dives. And in the latest one, he's found Dynamic Island graphics for AirPods, battery alerts and more. It was previously rumored that the notch would be gone in the OLED MacBook Pro, but it's more certain now. We'll all see together later today.
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Apple Watch testimonies continue in two new ads
On Wednesday, Apple debuted a pair of new user testimonies. The first, shown here, is another lifesaving story. The second is an impressive story about a man who started his fitness journey at 340 pounds, shedding more than 150 pounds along the way. Both are ads, sure, but they're also worth your time to watch.
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Judge grants yet more of Apple's requests for OpenAI information
As the case inches closer to trial, OpenAI has been ordered to surrender more details to Apple about its employees' use of devices and tools, and its recruitment practices.
The lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI continues with the ChatGPT maker being ordered to provide more information.
Apple has been pressing for early discovery in its lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, arguing that delays materially hurt it. Judge Edward Davila has previously tended to side with Apple, but d
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Nintendo isn't going to be thrilled about Switch 2 games running on Apple hardware
NX2Apple is essentially Rosetta for Nintendo Switch games. The utility will unpack the game's data, rewrite the game's code for Apple Silicon, translate shaders to Metal, and pack it all into a .IPA file. What's done with that file after that is left as an exercise for the reader.https://github.com/LNPANDY/NX2Apple
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As expected, you're going to pay a lot if you want a touchscreen MacBook Pro
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro reportedly carries a $400 premium, with a starting price of $2,899.
Touchscreen MacBook Pro pricing starts at $2,899
Apple is expected to introduce 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro models on Wednesday as premium additions to the lineup. The existing non-touchscreen models will remain available alongside them.According to Bloomberg's sources, Apple mulled over a $2,899 starting price for the 14-inch model with an M5 Pro chip. That would make it $40
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'Way of the Warrior Kid' lands on Apple TV ahead of Thanksgiving
A Navy SEAL helps his nephew face bullies and build confidence in "Way of the Warrior Kid."
Chris Pratt's "Way of the Warrior Kid" heads to Apple TV | Image credit: Apple TV
Apple Original Films has released the trailer for "Way of the Warrior Kid," starring Chris Pratt and Jude Hill. The film premieres worldwide on Apple TV on November 25, 2026.The story follows Marc, a middle school student who struggles with bullying, schoolwork, and making friends. His summer changes when his injured uncle J
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ChatGPT can now manage your iCloud Calendar and iCloud emails
Thanks to dedicated iCloud plugins, OpenAI's ChatGPT can now use details from your iCloud email inbox to schedule and update events in the Calendar app.
ChatGPT can now interact with your iCloud emails and calendar events, with your permission.
On Tuesday, following the debut of an upgraded M6 iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro, OpenAI revealed that ChatGPT has gained two new iCloud plugins. As a result, OpenAI has greatly improved ChatGPT's compatibility with iCloud email and the Apple Calendar app.I
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On OLED MacBook Pro-eve, I have just one question
Apple is expected to announce its touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro on October 27. On October 26, I still find it impossible to really grasp who this machine is for and if anyone is really crying out for what seems to be a MacBook More-Pro.
Who's crying out for a touchscreen MacBook Pro?
There have long been rumors of Apple's plans to release a new laptop that will sit above the current 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros in its lineup. It may or may not be called the MacBook Ultra, although it seems unlike
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Blowout deal: Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM plunges to $1,999
B&H has Apple's 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM and a 96W adapter for $1,999, a discount of $420 off.
Save $420 on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro 32GB RAM - Image credit: Apple
The blowout $1,999 special at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo delivers the lowest price of the season as B&H looks to clear out inventory to make way for M6 models.Buy M5 MacBook Pro 32GB for $1,999
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M6 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M5 14-inch MacBook Pro: Baselines compared
The MacBook Pro line has graduated to M6, with the 14-inch entry-level model getting a timely performance boost. Here's how the new model compares to the previous model.
M6 14-inch MacBook Pro [left], M5 14-inch MacBook Pro [right]
The M5 14-inch MacBook Pro was introduced in October 2025 as a replacement for the M4 version. It's only been a year, but Apple's done the same thing again, this time to the M6.The change takes the form of the typical spec-bump update, which is chiefly a performance i
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MacBook Neo 2 now predicted to arrive before summer 2027
A new report claims that Apple is planning to release a second generation of its hit MacBook Neo in the first half of 2027.
The current MacBook Neo
The original MacBook Neo was released in March 2026 and proved to be an enormous success. It was such a hit that there was immediately a belief that a next-generation model would follow, and even unsupported wishful thinking that it would be a touch-screen one.Now Bloomberg is reporting that the second generation MacBook Neo will launch in the first
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With the new iMac and MacBook Pro, Apple is targeting stubborn Intel holdouts
It's been about six years since Apple Silicon hardware first started shipping and still Apple will not launch a Mac without stressing how much better it would be if everyone moved on from Intel, please.
Insert: the new M6 iMac range. But back in 2020, Apple — and we — thought the 27-inch Intel iMac was fast - image credit: Apple.
It's a truism that if you were an Intel Mac user and you tried even the first M1 Apple Silicon equivalent, you could even be shocked at the It's six years since App
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Formula 1's CEO sees a very long-term future with Apple TV
Questions about viewership haven't cooled Formula 1's enthusiasm for Apple TV, with the sport's president and CEO hoping to extend its U.S. broadcasting partnership beyond 2030.Apple TV + F1
Liberty Media president and CEO Derek Chang told Axios at an October 22 event in Austin, TX that F1 intends to see its five-year agreement through and hopes the partnership continues afterward. Chang said Apple has performed even better than the company expected.Chang wouldn't confirm whether the contract in
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Apple's 11-inch iPad drops to $399 during Amazon's month-end sale
Amazon's $399 iPad deal is back for the end of October, delivering the lowest iPad price across Apple's tablet lineup.
Pick up an iPad for just $399 during Amazon's sale.
As Apple unveiled a new iPad mini 8 this week with a higher starting price than the last generation, shoppers looking for a cheaper option can pick up the A16 11-inch iPad for $399 at Amazon today.Buy iPad 11 for $399
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M6 24-inch iMac vs M4 24-inch iMac: Apple's all-in-ones compared
Apple has updated the 24-inch iMac to use the M6 chip. Here's what's new in the desktop Mac versus the M4 model from two years ago.
M6 iMac [left], M4 iMac [right]
Apple's last update to the 24-inch iMac was in 2024, when it shifted from the original M1 to the M4 chip. Two years later, Apple has now bumped the chip up yet again, this time to the M6.However, as usual for a spec-bump update, a lot of the iMac has remained the same instead of changing with the times. While OLED is a future prospect
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M6 vs M4: How two years and two chip generations change Apple Silicon
Owners of M4 Macs may feel the temptation to upgrade to the M6 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, or iMac. Here's what to expect with the jump to Apple's newest silicon.
M6 vs M4
In August 2026, Apple introduced the M6 as its new entry-level chip, as well as the M6 generation itself. Brought out with the Mac mini, the M6 was framed by Apple as a way to benefit more from AI, with changes that made it an ideal chip for machine learning workloads.The introduction took place just over two years after Apple laun
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