A breakdown of Apple's Personal Knowledge Graph shows what your Mac and Apple Intelligence know about you and your life.
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The upgrade to Siri AI added the understanding of personal context to Apple Intelligence. By pulling information from messages, emails, and photos, Siri can come up with answers to queries with contextual elements, such as knowing the name of your mother from a travel itinerary.However, Apple has been compiling data on its users for a lot l
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How Apple's Personal Knowledge Graph learns about your life on Mac
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New AirPods firmware has been released by Apple
If you've got a set of AirPods with the H2 chip, it has an update to firmware version 9B47. That means the AirPods 4, AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 are able to be updated.
AirPods with an H2 chip have an update available
There is no manual process for updating AirPods. Connecting them to power and leaving them near your iPhone can sometimes trigger an update.
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New Labrinth song from MacBook Pro livestream coming to Apple Music
The song Labrinth created during Apple's livestreamed MacBook Pro recording session is coming to Apple Music, giving listeners their first chance to hear the finished result of the nearly four-hour experiment.Labrinth
The track is also scheduled for release on other streaming services, although availability may vary slightly between platforms. Listeners shouldn't expect the song to appear everywhere at precisely the same time.The announcement follows Labrinth's November 4 recording session at Ap
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Apple's 'Harbor' app will make running local AI across multiple Macs trivial
An app presently called "Harbor" will help turn multiple Macs into a private AI inference server, keeping data local while also making the process of creating an AI server much easier.
The Mac Studio is great for AI work
The Mac has become a very useful tool for AI research, but it could be even more useful. Apple is working on an app that can make it easier to run large language models (LLMs) locally, so long as you have enough processing power and memory available.Formerly known as Fabric, Har
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Swift Student Challenge expands contest to all Apple platforms
Apple has announced that its pre-WWDC Swift Student Challenge will next open on February 8, 2027, and that it will no longer be limited to just iOS and iPadOS apps.
Apple has announced its Swift Challenge 2027 dates - image credit: Apple.
Every year, Apple's Swift Student Challenge promotes app development and then celebrates winners in the run-up to WWDC. The challenge is not open for long, however, and in 2027 it will run from February 8 to February 28.Apple has also announced that the 2027 co
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There's new Fraggle Rock on Apple TV for Christmas
The new "Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift" has been announced, in the run-up to the holiday season. The video, featuring Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red promises a new holiday tradition down at Fraggle Rock, only on Apple TV
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Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2027
Apple is proud to support the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs with the Swift Student Challenge. The Challenge gives students from around the world the opportunity to showcase their creativity and app development skills.The Challenge is open February 8–28, 2027. And new this year, students can submit an app for any Apple platform. Learn more
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Apple TV adds sign language interpretation for Deaf viewers
Apple TV's new sign language feature gives Deaf viewers an alternative to captions, with interpretation tailored to each supported film.
Apple TV adds ASL and BSL interpretation for select films
The Apple TV app will add sign language interpretation on November 13, starting with "Being Heumann" and "F1". Both films will offer American Sign Language and British Sign Language options.Viewers can enable the feature in Apple TV app settings, then select the Sign Language button during playback. Supp
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Nintendo won't let you log in with a linked Apple account soon
Effective January 26, 2027, you will be unable to use a linked Google or Apple account to sign in to a Nintendo Account, and it won't be possible to create a new Nintendo Account using either. Instead, use a Passkey, or change your account information.Nintendo support
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If you're getting dizzy using PROLED MacBook Pro, you are not alone
The new MacBook Pro uses pulse width modulation that is inducing eye strain, and headaches for some new buyers. Here's what pulse width modulation is, why it may cause problems for some users, and what you can do about it.
The new MacBook Pro's display is inducing headaches in some users - Image Credit: Apple
In short, the PROLED MacBook Pro is constantly strobing the user at a bad combination of frequency and amplitude. It's not as obvious as a flashing light at a rave or party, or light filter
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Football Manager 27 Touch leads Apple Arcade's winter updates
Apple Arcade subscribers get a new "Football Manager "game to play today, with four more titles on the way on December 3.
Football Manager 27 Touch is on Apple Arcade
Gamers who pay for Apple Arcade are getting a big name in sports added to the service on November 11. "Football Manager 27 Touch" is a continuation of the managerial soccer series, with the game made for iPhone and iPad gameplay.For the 27 iteration, there's a new Match Engine that gives more ways to change what happens during game
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Adobe MAX brings new editing tools and more AI to Creative Cloud
From relighting photos to separating overlapping dialogue, Adobe's latest tools give Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom users more ways to revise their work on Mac and iPhone.
Adobe MAX 2026 | Image Credit: Adobe
At Adobe MAX on Tuesday, Adobe unveiled a bevy of features arriving now and over the coming months. As with many recent Adobe rollouts, most are AI-powered or AI-assisted.Here's what it announced:
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Hello Developer: November 2026
In this supersized edition:Join us at Europe’s first Apple Developer Center.
Say hello to Touch on Mac.
Learn about the Swift Student Challenge 2027.
Browse new App Review help articles.
Explore new subscription features.
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Last call to grab this HomeView preorder deal before November 13 release
Amazon's preorder discount on Apple's HomeView remains in effect today ahead of tomorrow's release.
Grab a preorder discount on the Apple HomeView.
Pick up the smart home hub for $289.99 in Space Gray, reflecting a $10 markdown off MSRP.Buy HomeView for $289.99
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Criminals are using government-grade spyware to infect iPhones
Sophisticated iPhone spyware once reserved for government surveillance is now being used by cybercriminals against ordinary users, with a new security report finding that criminal attacks account for most of its detections.iPhone 18
The findings come from mobile security firm iVerify's Advanced Mobile Threat Report 2026, published November 10. Researchers found 1.07 spyware infections per 1,000 consumer iOS scans, or roughly one in 900, while the rate dropped to 0.7 per 1,000 when enterprise dev
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The OLED iPad Air is still expected to launch in early 2027
The iPad Air refresh for early 2027 will include the OLED display technology update in both of its sizes, a report claims.
iPad Air, without OLED
The OLED upgrade for the iPad Air has been rumored for a while, and has previously been tipped to be launched sometime in early 2027. In a report on Tuesday, it seems that OLED will be included across both display sizes for the tablet model.According to sources of DigiTimes, Apple is still targeting a launch of the OLED iPad Air in the first half of 20
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Apple Maps will likely integrate walking time after parking to travel estimates
A feature to help drivers that incorporates incorporating walking time between a parking space and your destination as part of travel time estimates may pop up soon in Apple Maps.
Route-planning with Apple Maps in CarPlay
Apple Maps is useful when it comes to planning routes, and it could be a bit better for drivers in the future. It could help them by considering the travel time after they get out of the car.According to PDFU on X, Apple is internally testing a new TimeToPark flag in Apple Maps
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Amazon slashes official Apple iPhone cases to as low as $11
Official Apple iPhone cases are up to 78% off at Amazon today with early Black Friday deals.
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Three workers die at Tata's iPhone factory in India
Apple and Tata are assisting local authorities over the deaths of three maintenance workers at the iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu.
Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: Tata
The Tata iPhone factory is one that has previously been threatened with being shut down over environmental concerns. Now according to Reuters, three contract workers have died while inspecting an effluent treatment plant on the site.The deaths happened late on November 9, 2026. Th
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Conspiratorial Canadian search engine class action lawsuit against Apple going forward
A lawsuit alleges that a conspiratorial deal made between Apple and Google in 2005 locked competitive search engines out of the market, and a judge has inexplicably chosen to let it move to trial.
Another lawsuit suggests Apple and Google are conspirators
There are a lot of reasons to look at Apple and Google's relationship from a regulatory lens, but a new class action lawsuit in Canada takes a very peculiar angle. It isn't the first time Apple and Google's relationship has been brought into qu
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Meta's Muse AI now has an Apple Watch app, which you shouldn't install
Meta's AI agent has made its way to the Apple Watch, but all potential benefits are outweighed by the inherent risk associated with the tool, not to mention the privacy implications.
Muse AI is available on the Apple Watch, but don't bother with it.
Following its expansion to the iPad in October 2026, Meta's Muse has received an Apple Watch companion app. The change was disclosed via the App Store page for Muse, which details the changes in version 15.0 of the iOS app."Add Muse to your wrist wit
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An action-packed Apple Pay ad has dropped & it is directed by Edgar Wright
Edgar Wright is known for directing films like "Baby Driver" and "Shaun of the Dead" with his signature fast cuts and rhythmic action. His latest gig showcases the power of Apple Pay when a hero defeats his enemies thanks to the speed and security of his payment method.It's a playful ad that does a great job of showcasing the feature, though credit to the teller having those purchases rung up mid-combat sequence.
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Action-packed Apple Pay ad drops, directed by Edgar Wright
Edgar Wright is known for directing films like "Baby Driver" and "Shaun of the Dead" with his signature fast cuts and rhythmic action. His latest gig showcases the power of Apple Pay when a hero defeats his enemies thanks to the speed and security of his payment method.It's a playful ad that does a great job of showcasing the feature, though credit to the teller having those purchases rung up mid-combat sequence.
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Unauthorized Bluetooth pairing & iMessage snooping patched in iOS 27.2.1
Apple's iOS 27.2.1 update brings key security fixes that stop attackers from accessing your iMessage group chats and pairing with your iPhone via Bluetooth.
iOS 27.2.1 includes multiple Bluetooth and iMessage fixes.
On Monday, two weeks after the arrival of iOS 27.2, Apple deployed the iOS 27.2.1 update. Though the release doesn't include any new features, it fixes several security issues related to iMessage and Bluetooth.Notably, iOS 27.2.1 addresses CoreUtils issues that allowed malicious Blue
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Apple Creator Studio users can pay for higher Apple Intelligence usage limits
Users of Apple Creator Studio who run into Apple Intelligence limits will be able to pay for extra usage, via a new usage pack.
Apple Creator StudioWith a few exceptions, Apple has avoided forcing users to pay for extra access to features powered by Apple Intelligence. On Monday, it's started to roll out a new charge aimed at Apple Creator Studio users.Anyone who uses Apple Intelligence features in Apple's suite of tools will find that there are usage limits as part of the monthly subscription.
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Turkey to get Apple's first manufacturing academy outside US
Free coding courses and advanced manufacturing training are coming to Turkey as Apple expands its education programs for students and businesses.
Image credit: Engin_Akyurt on Pixabay
Apple will open seven training and developer facilities in Turkey, expanding its support for app development and advanced manufacturing. The investment includes five Apple Developer Academies, a Developer Center in Istanbul, and an Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Ankara.Apple will open the five developer aca
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How to watch the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix for free on Apple TV
Formula 1 fans won't have to pay to watch the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the entire race weekend streaming free on Apple TV in the United States. Here's how and when to watch it.Formula 1 on Apple TV
Apple's dedicated Las Vegas collection advertises the entire weekend as free, so viewers won't need to start a subscription trial to watch the promoted sessions.You also won't need an Apple TV 4K streaming device. The Apple TV app works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, supported smart TV
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Incremental iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS, macOS updates arrive with bug fixes
Apple has issued updates for iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, and macOS 27.2.1, with the incremental update bringing a collection of bug fixes and performance improvements to users.
iOS 27 on an iPhone
Apple released its 27.2 operating system updates on October 26 and is currently running a developer beta for the 27.3 updates. That hasn't stopped it from issuing a small update for the current version.The updates are small, as the point release number .1 indicates, so you typically shouldn't expect fea
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Webex now adapts to iPhone Duo's folding screen
Webex turns the iPhone Duo into a hands-free camera for meetings, allowing remote colleagues to annotate what they see.
Webex adds iPhone Duo support and AI meeting notes
On Monday, Cisco rolled out Webex for iPhone Duo, featuring dual-display support and multitasking via Split View. The update also brings general availability of Webex Notetaker Agent to the iPhone app for recording in-person discussions.Webex adapts to the iPhone Duo's outer and inner displays, supporting portrait and landscape
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Save $249 on Apple's 1TB 15-inch MacBook Air leading up to Black Friday
Apple's latest 15-inch MacBook Air with an M5 chip and 1TB of storage is $249 off today, bringing the price down to $1,549.99 ahead of Black Friday.
Save $249 on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 - Image credit: Apple
Today we're following a $249.01 discount at Amazon on Apple's latest 15-inch MacBook Air. This configuration with an M5 chip has 16GB of unified memory and an upgrade to 1TB of storage, providing extra space for files and apps.Buy 15" M5/16GB/1TB for $1,549.99
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