On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Matic co-founder Mehul Nariyawala joins to round up the Apple Event rumors and talk about why Matic's robot is so radically different.
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This is a jam-packed episode of the show as it coincides with not only Apple's iPhone event, but it is the end of IFA. Mehul brings a wealth of knowledge as we break it all down, including what we want to see Apple announce.After the Apple event coverage, we pivoted to discussing
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iPhone 18 Pro rumors, new Sonos gear, & more on Smart Home Insider
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BBC breakout comedy 'Small Prophets' is coming back for season two
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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
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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
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Apple Lakeside will reopen on September 12 following a redesign that adds dedicated pickup, expanded accessibility features, and a brand new experience room.
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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
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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
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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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Apple planned for $1,999 iPhone Ultra, but then the RAM crisis hit
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The iPhone Ultra was originally intended to be a premium model costing consumers $2,000. That was still the case until the memory and flash crisis became a bigger problem.
A render of the iPhone Ultra - Image Credit: AppleInsider
There's no question that the iPhone Ultra will be an expensive device. With a starting price thought to be at $2,099 by analysts and with upper-specification models hitting $3,000, it will be the most premium-priced iPhone ever.While it seems expensive, and even more so
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15-inch MacBook Air M5 plunges to $1,349 ahead of Apple Event
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Amazon's $1,349 15-inch MacBook Air deal delivers the lowest price of the season. Upgraded models are $150 off as well.
Save $150 on several M5 MacBook Air models ahead of the Apple Event - Image credit: Apple
Save $150 on Apple's 2026 15-inch MacBook Air, bringing the price of the M5 model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage down to $1,349.Buy M5 15" MacBook Air for $1,349
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OWC's new Thunderbolt 5 dock connects two HDMI displays without adapters
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OWC is expanding its Thunderbolt 5 lineup with a $350 dock offering dual HDMI and 140W charging.
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI
On Tuesday, OWC announced an upcoming Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI, compatible with both Mac and PC. The dock is aimed at creative and business professionals looking to maximize performance and streamline workflows.The new dock includes two HDMI 2.1 ports for connecting displays without separate adapters. It supports two displays at up to 4K 240Hz or 8K 60Hz
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iPhone Ultra release in China faces delay over eSIM issues
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Apple users in China wanting to buy the iPhone Ultra may have a longer wait than the rest of the world, all apparently due to issues with carriers.
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The release of new Apple products tends to bring them out to major markets first before expanding into others. However, while China is an important market, it may not be among the first to get the latest device.According to Weibo leaker Instant Digital on Tuesday, Apple's shipping timel
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iPhone Air line may replace the entry-level iPhone, but not soon
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A leaker with no real track record to speak of is claiming that Apple is going to drop the expected iPhone 18 and instead give that name to what was the iPhone Air 2. A move like this may happen someday, but not in 2027.
iPhone Air 2 is predicted to have two cameras
It's previously been reported that the iPhone 18 will closely resemble the performance and hardware of the iPhone 18e. But now one of the leakers who claimed that is now saying that Apple is dropping its iPhone 18 design.Instead, acc
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Apple acquires brain imaging firm for health and accessibility features
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Apple has bought Sonera, a California company that makes non-invasive sensors that can measure neural signals from the brain, with health benefits ranging from muscle monitoring to active thought control of devices.
Nishita Deka (left) and Dominic Labanowski, co-founders of Sonera - image credit: Sonera.
It's already been proven possible to control an Apple Vision Pro by thought, but it involved an implant in a user's head. Now Apple has acquired Sonera, whose technology detects magnetic muscle
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Code in iOS 27 seems to prove iPhone Ultra will use Touch ID
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It's been widely predicted that the iPhone Ultra's chassis will be too thin for Face ID, but now code references in the iOS 27 beta back up the presumption that Touch ID will be used instead.
iPhone Ultra render
Face ID was introduced with the iPhone X in 2017 and Apple has been steadily adding it to devices ever since. There has been one notable exception with the iPad Air sticking to Touch ID, and now it appears confirmed that the iPhone Ultra will be the same.According to prolific code examin
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'Cupertino' legal drama isn't representative region demographics, landmarks, or reality
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The trailer for an upcoming B-tier legal drama for CBS called "Cupertino" suggests it knows where the show takes place, but doesn't offer much else that represents the region where Apple calls home.
You won't spot Apple Park in the 'Cupertino' trailer
No, Cupertino isn't coming to Apple TV, but it does appear to be a drama hoping to showcase legal battles between tech giants and their employees. However, reports suggest that the trailer leaves a lot to be desired in representing the city.Accordi
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'Cupertino' legal drama doesn't represent region demographics, landmarks, or reality
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The trailer for an upcoming B-tier legal drama for CBS called "Cupertino" suggests it knows where the show takes place, but doesn't offer much else that represents the region where Apple calls home.
You won't spot Apple Park in the 'Cupertino' trailer
No, Cupertino isn't coming to Apple TV, but it does appear to be a drama hoping to showcase legal battles between tech giants and their employees. However, reports suggest that the trailer leaves a lot to be desired in representing the city.Accordi
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Apple TV's dystopian drama 'Silo' could live on with a rumored spinoff
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A rumored "Silo" spinoff could keep Apple TV's dystopian franchise alive beyond its planned finale, but the books' author is pushing back on the claim.
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"Silo" is a dystopian science-fiction drama about a society living underground after humanity has been driven from the surface. The Apple TV series is based on the bestselling "Silo" trilogy, "Wool," "Shift," and "Dust," by Hugh Howey.While it was well liked, Apple TV had told the creators that the series would end after th
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watchOS 27 will still have surprises, even if Apple Watch Series 12 won't
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When Apple unveils its Apple Watch Series 12, only minor improvements are expected. Newly discovered code suggests that the surprises will be in watchOS 27 instead of the hardware.
Apple Watch Series 11 health sensors won't change much in the Series 12, but watchOS will hold the surprises
Apple has been steadily releasing new betas since WWDC, and they have included over 50 improvements in watchOS 27. Now, however, it appears that the most significant updates have remained hidden.In hardware, th
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Apple is packing more pro photography tools into iOS 27
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Apple appears to be preparing a slate of more advanced photography tools for the iPhone, including exposure scopes, focus peaking, and expanded manual focus controls.
The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max
We already know that Apple is improving the Camera app in iOS 27. Now, new beta code gives us a sneak peek into what we can expect in the fall.The references appeared in iOS 27 beta code, first spotted by pdfu, a MacRumors forum regular. Five new features could appear at launch or
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Disconnect your LG television from the internet, now
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If you've got an Apple TV set-top box, that's not enough to protect your privacy if you have an LG television. Unplug Ethernet and tell it to forget your Wi-Fi information.
An LG TV playing Apple Music
Smart televisions have a history of being a privacy problem for users. Repeated reports have surfaced over the years about them logging how you use the television, as well as misusing sensors intended to monitor the viewers.In a September investigation by Gamers Nexus posted to YouTube, LG's smart
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High prices and no base iPhone 18 could hurt Apple but only in the short term
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Keybanc has historically had an Apple stock price target below reality, and its latest commentary about a lack of a non-Pro iPhone debut on Wednesday ignores a few key factors.
Mockup of a possible iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is rumored to come in a dark cherry red.
When Apple launches its new iPhones on September 9, 2026, it's expected to make two key changes. As well as the predicted announcement of a foldable iPhone Ultra, Apple is not believed to be launching its usual base iPhone models until
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High prices and no base iPhone 18 could hurt Apple
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Investment firm KeyBanc believes that Apple is heading for a serious downturn in its share price because of the iPhone 18 Pro launch.
Mockup of a possible iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is rumored to come in a dark cherry red.
When Apple launches its new iPhones on September 9, 2026, it's expected to make two key changes. As well as the predicted announcement of a foldable iPhone Ultra, Apple is not believed to be launching its usual base iPhone models until spring 2027.According to KeyBanc, these two
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Amazon knocks $100 off AirPods Max 2 ahead of Apple Event
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Amazon's $100 discount on AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones brings the price down to $449.
Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 during Amazon's Labor Day sale - Image credit: Apple
AirPods Max 2 are $100 off at Amazon for Labor Day, with four of the five colors eligible for the discount at press time.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $449
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Apple takes home 20 wins in first two nights of the 2026 Emmy Awards
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Apple TV's comedy-horror hit "Widows Bay" took home eight wins, the most Emmy Awards of any program, helping Apple secure a record 20 wins at the 78th Emmy Awards.
"Widow's Bay" wins eight Emmy Awards
The awards keep on rolling in as Apple TV leads as the most-awarded network on the second night of the 78th Emmy Awards.Unsurprisingly, the network's new darling, "Widows Bay," brought in nearly half the wins.Also making strong showings were Apple's post-apocalyptic black comedy "Pluribus," and its
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Viral in-store iPhone 18 Pro Max video is fake
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A leaker with a mixed but usually better than average track record, is now making the absurd claim of having already handled the iPhone 18 Pro Max in a store, and has made a video to back it up. The problem is, demo units aren't in stores yet, and won't be for some time.
A mock-up of a Dark Cherry iPhoneWith such a short time to go before Apple unveils its new iPhones, there's already been a carrier posting optimistic details of the lineup. Now leaker yeux1122 has posted a video purporting to sh
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Best of IFA for Apple users: DJI, Belkin, Lexar, Aqara, Philips Hue, & more
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The 2026 IFA is over, and unlike CES, nearly all of this stuff will ship soon. Here's the best of the announcements that we saw, that will appeal to Apple users.
IFA 2026 took place in Berlin and was full of new gadgets and accessories for Apple users
Taking place in Berlin, IFA is an annual tech show that includes countless new product advancements. Unlike CES, it's open to the public and takes place over the course of a week.Also unlike CES which has a reputation for vaporware, many of the pro
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Desktop Mac buyer's guide: Which Mac to buy in fall 2026
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Apple's unexpected August update to the Mac mini and Mac Studio has changed the pricing of the models in a big way. Here's the best desktop Mac you should buy for your budget in fall 2026.
Apple's current desktop Mac range.In August, while the world was preparing for the expected launch of new iPhone models in September, Apple had a trick up its sleeve. Without any warning, it launched changes to the Mac mini and Mac Studio near the end of August.Chiefly, the change was to introduce a new M6 chi
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Trying to squeeze more profit out of the App Store is a bad idea
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A new report says that Phil Schiller left the App Store because Apple aims to make more money from it. Read the room, Apple.
Phil Schiller is reportedly concerned about planned changes to the App Store.
Phil Schiller remains with the company as an Apple Fellow, but he recently left his roles as head of events and the App Store. Now according to Bloomberg, a reason for his leaving the App Store was that he doesn't want any part in what's coming to it.Why Apple legend Phil Schiller is moving to sp
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Tim Cook won't be presenting the iPhone 18 Pro event
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While Tim Cook is no longer the CEO of Apple, he isn't going anywhere soon. Just don't expect him to take part in the September iPhone event video.
Apple CEO John Ternus [left] and previous CEO Tim Cook [right]
The CEO transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus is continuing to roll on. However, while Cook isn't leaving Apple, his change in role to the chairman of the board of directors means that he isn't going to be the usual public-facing executive this time around.Writing in Sunday's "Power On"
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Before iPhone 18 Pro event, carriers don't know any more than you do
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A Korean carrier has published details of the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro range and the expected iPhone Ultra. They're from the rumor mill.
They look good, but the are AI-generated - image credit: LGT Shop.
They don't tend to, but carriers could get early information about Apple launches, and it's not unknown for details to be published early. Typically such leaks are rapidly taken down, presumably after angry phone calls from Apple, but this latest one on LGT Shop continues to be live.That might
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Sunday Reboot: Job changes at the top and very safe hands
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In this week's Sunday Reboot, the sudden top-table rule changes and how John Ternus will be a good Apple CEO, whether he likes it or not.
Apple CEO John Ternus.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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