• Flight tracking poster, Schlage Sense Pro review, & more on Smart Home Insider

    Flight tracking poster, Schlage Sense Pro review, & more on Smart Home Insider
    On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we cover a new plane tracker, a smart home dashboard app, and review several new devices.
    FlightPortrait artwork, as covered on the latest episode of Smart Home Insider
    Our guest this week is Daniel Wroclawski, Senior Home & Appliances Writer at Consumer Reports. Dan, a repeat co-host for the podcast, has lots of experience reviewing the latest smart home tech.Leading off the news for the week is a new app for monitoring your home. It
  • Identity verification to be required when reloading Apple Cash

    Identity verification to be required when reloading Apple Cash
    Changes are happening to the Apple Cash Terms and Conditions, with Green Dot Bank requiring users to identify themselves to reload balances starting November 9.
    Apple Cash
    Apple Cash users are starting to receive emails from Apple about a few changes happening to the service. The changes are being prompted by Green Dot Bank, the financial partner for Apple Cash, with the email pointing to the three biggest changes to the fine print.The first change is that, from November 9, Green Dot Bank will s
  • Third developer betas for iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 land for testing

    Third developer betas for iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 land for testing
    The third round of developer betas for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2 has arrived for testing.
    iOS 27 on an iPhone
    The third developer beta round of Apple's first post-milestone updates has rolled around. Developers now have fresh builds of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.,2 and tvOS 27.2 to try out.Normally, you would expect that the first updates will be for the 27.1 versions, as a point-1 release usually f
  • Apple One subscribers in Europe hit with a price increase

    Apple One subscribers in Europe hit with a price increase
    Apple One subscribers face higher monthly bills in 12 European countries following another round of Apple One Family and Apple One Premier price increases.
    Apple One
    The latest Apple One increases add to the rising cost of Apple's subscription services. These rising fees could change the value proposition for customers weighing bundles against individual subscriptions.Apple One Family plan now costs more in 12 countries. Apple One Premier pricing has increased in Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland
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  • iCloud+ custom emails limit raised from three to a more sane ten

    iCloud+ custom emails limit raised from three to a more sane ten
    Apple has increased how many personalized email addresses you can make from custom domains connected to iCloud+, from a meager three up to a more useful ten.
    iCloud
    One of the features of iCloud+ is the ability to set up custom email domains with the service. Instead of using the old iCloud.com or mac.com addresses, users were able to connect domain names they owned and have custom emails instead.On September 30, as first spotted on Reddit, an Apple Support page was quietly updated to reveal a c
  • Prime Day AirPods deals: $179 AirPods Pro 3, $120 off AirPods Max 2

    Prime Day AirPods deals: $179 AirPods Pro 3, $120 off AirPods Max 2
    Early Prime Big Deal Days markdowns are live ahead of the sale, which starts tomorrow. Save $70 on AirPods Pro 3 and $120 on AirPods Max 2.
    Save up to $120 on Apple AirPods for Prime Big Deal Days - Image credit: Apple
    Amazon's $70 discount on AirPods Pro 3 is live now as Prime Big Deal Days offers heat up before the sale starts tomorrow.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $179
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  • Apple's smart home plans & Xthings Security with Raj Sundar on Smart Home Insider

    Apple's smart home plans & Xthings Security with Raj Sundar on Smart Home Insider
    On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Apple's smart home vision begins to come into focus with fresh leaks on its imminent products.
    Smart Home Insider Podcast
    Guest host this week is Raj Sundar who serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Xthings. Xthings is the parent company of both Ultraloq and Ulticam that focus on smart home security with access control devices and cameras respectively.Before getting into the interview, we round up all of the latest news f
  • Apple Watch Prime Day deals drive Series 12 down to $349, $100 off Ultra 4

    Apple Watch Prime Day deals drive Series 12 down to $349, $100 off Ultra 4
    Record-low prices have hit the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 lineup at Amazon, as the retailer offers October Prime Day savings of up to $100 off.
    Save up to $100 across the Apple Watch Ultra 4, Series 12 lineup - Image credit: Apple
    A variety of Apple Watch styles are already on sale ahead of Prime Big Deal Days on October 6. Save $100 on select styles of the brand-new Apple Watch Ultra 4, but quantities are limited and inventory is already selling out. The $699.99 price is the lowest w
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  • Ternus and Cook commemorate Steve Jobs on the 15th anniversary of his death

    Ternus and Cook commemorate Steve Jobs on the 15th anniversary of his death
    New Apple CEO John Ternus and his predecessor Tim Cook have both taken to X to describe the inspiration that Steve Jobs was to them.
    The late Steve Jobs, shown here at the 2010 launch of the iPad - image credit: Apple.
    It has been an annual tradition for Tim Cook to post on X about Steve Jobs on this anniversary date, and he's now been joined for the first time by John Ternus. Cook has long been known as a personal friend of Jobs, but Ternus was at Apple for the man's last ten years.Yet it's Ter
  • Amazon slashes up to $200 off 2026 Mac mini, Mac Studio

    Amazon slashes up to $200 off 2026 Mac mini, Mac Studio
    Brand-new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models are up to $150 off at Amazon. Apple's 2026 Mac Studio is also $200 off ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.
    Save up to $200 on new Mac mini, Mac Studio desktops.
    You can pick up the standard M6 Mac mini today at Amazon for $779.99, reflecting a $120 markdown off MSRP. This is the lowest online 2026 Mac mini price seen when having the desktop shipped to your door.Buy M6 Mac mini for $779.99
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  • Old Macs could run Tahoe soon, with this great hack

    Old Macs could run Tahoe soon, with this great hack
    The OCLP project has been around for a while, but didn't commit to macOS Tahoe compatibility until recently. Over the weekend, the release candidate for OCLP 3.0.0 was released, with Tahoe support for the first time.It's way easier to use than it was, but is still not for the timid. Check the project site for compatibility, and maybe give your old hardware new life with a more modern version of macOS.https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases/tag/3.0.0-rc.2
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  • Dumb down your Mac: Save 12GB by removing Apple Intelligence

    Dumb down your Mac: Save 12GB by removing Apple Intelligence
    Mac users who don't want Apple Intelligence to take up precious drive space can free up capacity thanks to a new command-line tool.
    RemoveMacAI helps save disk space by deleting Apple Intelligence models.Apple Intelligence is generally a good set of features for Apple's ecosystem of devices. However, not everyone particularly wants to use it.That is especially a problem for Mac users with small drives and constrained spare capacity. For those stuck with a 256GB SSD, recovering 12GB can be extrem
  • iPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode update

    iPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode update
    New code references in iOS 27 beta reveal that Focus Mode is going to look a little different on the iPhone Duo lock screen.
    Left: the new lock screen Focus Model button. Right: the Focus Mode icon moves to above the clock. Images credit: pdfu
    It's not the Focus Mode update many have been asking for, the one where Apple removes the limit of just ten options. But it's a rearrangement and redesign of how Focus Modes appear on the lock screen and it's a more minimalist look that will hopefully spre
  • Mac mini M5 Pro review: Mini gets serious, with one caveat

    Mac mini M5 Pro review: Mini gets serious, with one caveat
    In the tale of two 2026 Mac minis, there is a more "Pro" oriented one, but as with the Mac Studio, it's a complicated tale to tell.
    Mac mini M5 Pro review: tiny and mighty
    The gap between the two Mac minis in 2026 is wider than you'd think at first glance. Like the Pro model before it, the M5 Pro Mac mini has Thunderbolt 5, far more cores, and faster memory.It also adds a lot to the price. At $1,699, it edges toward Mac Studio territory. It's a great computer, but it's hard to recommend when you
  • Are you an elite barista? Apple is hiring!

    Are you an elite barista? Apple is hiring!
    For the first time in about 10 years, Apple is hiring for its iCup team. In the role, you'll need "to clean, restock, and manage" all-in-one machines that cover the process from bean to brew. Cupertino locals only, it looks like, as there does not appear to be relocation assistance. Apple's iCup program began in 2012, but went public in 2014.TIL Apple has a coffee team called iCup"At Apple, we take coffee seriously. As part of the iCup service team it's your responsibility to ensure all Apple em
  • Remembering Steve Jobs, 15 years after his death

    Remembering Steve Jobs, 15 years after his death
    On the tenth anniversary of Steve Jobs's death, AppleInsider explores what the man himself thought about living and dying.Apple's late CEO is still venerated and missed. On the anniversary of Steve Jobs's death, AppleInsider explores what the man himself thought about living and dying.
    Steve Jobs, famously sitting with an original iMac
    Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died at around 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday October 5, 2011. He was at his Palo Alto home. The Santa Clara County Public Health
  • Amazon slashes 50% off Beats Studio Pro headphones

    Amazon slashes 50% off Beats Studio Pro headphones
    Early Prime Big Deal Days offers continue to roll in, with Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones now half off at Amazon. Six color choices are eligible for the special $149.95 price, but you will want to lock in the discount soon as Amazon states the deal is selling fast.Beats Studio Pro on Amazon
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  • Sunday Reboot: Waiting a decade for Apple Pay and Apple Music

    Sunday Reboot: Waiting a decade for Apple Pay and Apple Music
    In this week's Sunday Reboot, the expansion of Apple Pay and Apple Music to some countries has taken a decade longer than they really should. They also demonstrate how delays can happen for many different reasons.
    Apple Pay in action.Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get next week underway with a good first step.
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  • Design is a Jobsian-level focus for John Ternus

    Design is a Jobsian-level focus for John Ternus
    John Ternus is putting his stamp on Apple by focusing on the company's design work, with the CEO taking an almost Jobsian approach to make design great again.
    Apple CEO John Ternus - Image Credit: Apple
    The era of Tim Cook as Apple CEO was one of growth, with sales and manufacturing the core of his tenure at the top. Under the rule of Ternus, design is becoming a top priority once more for the company, as Ternus aims to add more to the company by strengthening its weaker areas.Writing in Sunday'
  • Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be significantly lighter

    Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be significantly lighter
    The forthcoming new MacBook Pro is expected to bring an OLED touch-screen, but it's also now predicted to be at least a little closer to the MacBook Air's lower weight.
    Apple's MacBook Pro.
    Every detail of the expected MacBook Pro refresh has been rumored, sometimes for years, as Apple hasn't made even a minor design change since 2022. That includes the expectation that the new MacBook Pro will be lighter, which was first reported back in 2024.However, Bloomberg now claims that the weight differ
  • Initial basic M4 support coming to Linux 7.4

    Initial basic M4 support coming to Linux 7.4
    While it won't be practically usable initially, Asahi Linux developer Sven Peter sent out the pull requests for very basic support for the M4 "device tree," and for the MacBook Neo. Upon release, the support will be good enough to install the kernel on those devices, and that's about it. Further development, particularly for GPU support, will be needed to make the OS usable on the M4 family of hardware.Phoronix.com
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  • Crime blotter: Two arrested for stealing from Apple Store, yoga store

    Crime blotter: Two arrested for stealing from Apple Store, yoga store
    A cab driver is arrested for his part in a Miami Beach iPhone theft ring, one of the first iPhone 18 Pro thefts, and an AirTag recovers a stolen food trailer, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.
    The Apple Store in Garden State Plaza in New Jersey.The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
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  • AirPods Pro plunge to as low as $89.99 for fall Prime Day

    AirPods Pro plunge to as low as $89.99 for fall Prime Day
    Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event starts October 6, but AirPods Pro 3 are already $70 off at $179 and the closeout first-gen model is discounted to $89.99.
    Pick up AirPods Pro for as low as $89.99 during Prime Big Deal Days
    Amazon's $70 discount on AirPods Pro 3 is live now as Prime Big Deal Days offers heat up. This is within $10 of the lowest price on record at Amazon for Apple's high-end earbuds and the steepest discount currently available across the in-ear AirPods lineup.Buy AirPods Pro 3
  • Amazon's $199 Apple Watch deal is back for Prime Big Deal Days

    Amazon's $199 Apple Watch deal is back for Prime Big Deal Days
    Amazon's October Prime Day Apple Watch deals deliver prices as low as $199, with even the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 marked down.
    Grab Apple Watch deals from $199 for Prime Big Deal Days - Image credit: Apple
    Amazon's $199 Apple Watch SE 3 deal has returned for Prime Big Deal Days. With savings of up to $200 off Apple Watch models, you can pick up Apple's wearable at a substantial discount, perfect for picking up an early holiday gift for yourself or others.Grab Apple Watch deals from
  • Amazon slashes $100 off iPad mini 7 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

    Amazon slashes $100 off iPad mini 7 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
    Limited-time deals are in effect now on Apple's iPad mini 7, delivering a $100 discount across the line ahead of next week's Prime Big Deal Days sale event.
    Prime Day iPad mini deals knock $100 off - Image credit: Apple
    Pick up the $100 discount at Amazon on this weekend with the Prime markdown, despite Prime Big Deal Days officially starting on October 6.Buy iPad mini 7 for $499
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  • Amazon's $1,099 M5 MacBook Air deal offers $200 October Prime Day savings

    Amazon's $1,099 M5 MacBook Air deal offers $200 October Prime Day savings
    Numerous M5 MacBook Air models are $200 off as Amazon launches early Prime Big Deal Days markdowns that include both 13-inch and 15-inch models.
    Save $200 across the M5 MacBook Air line - Image credit: Apple
    Amazon has slashed Apple's M5 MacBook Air by $200, with a number of retail configurations eligible for the triple-digit markdown. Both 13-inch and 15-inch models are included, with prices starting at $1,099.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air
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  • Apple SouthGate reopening on October 23

    Apple SouthGate reopening on October 23
    Apple SouthGate in Bath, England closed for renovations on July 4. Three months later, on the day the iPhone Duo is available, it will reopen to customers.Prior to its closure, it was a smaller store, with the updated wood design. The renovation is expected to bring a redesigned Genius Bar, and a dedicated pickup counter.Apple SouthGate website
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  • If your iPhone 18 Pro Max always says SOS, you need to get it replaced

    If your iPhone 18 Pro Max always says SOS, you need to get it replaced
    There are now patches to apply if you don't have any problems making calls on an AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max. If you do, you need to get your phone replaced.
    iPhone 18 Pro Max
    Since launch, iPhone 18 Pro Max models have been dropping off the AT&T network. In some cases, never to return.After an OS update earlier in the week, and a carrier settings update on Friday, the problem may no longer manifest for those who haven't seen it. But, that doesn't help if your iPhone has issues already.
    Conti
  • Apple moves to protect private Mac data from overreaching AI apps

    Apple moves to protect private Mac data from overreaching AI apps
    AI apps can reach far beyond the data Mac users intend to share, which has prompted Apple to take action and require clearer consent before granting access.
    Apple to tighten Mac Full Disk Access over AI privacy risks
    On Friday, Apple announced plans to tighten Full Disk Access controls on the Mac as AI agents gain access to sensitive personal information. The permission lets apps bypass privacy protections and could expose messages, email, files, and browsing history.Recent incidents involving M
  • SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: lack of home key support will drive Apple users away

    SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: lack of home key support will drive Apple users away
    Apple Home users demand accessories that enhance their ecosystem and SwitchBot appears opposed to doing so, even if products like Lock Vision Pro are more than capable.
    SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: bare minimum Apple Home integration
    When SwitchBot reached out to ask me to conduct a review of some of its products, I was excited. The company has been releasing increasingly interesting products in recent years, and I was eager to see how they'd integrate with my Apple Home.The problem is, bey

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