In this week's Sunday Reboot, the Apple Watch is better for your health, but maybe the rumored screen-free wearable could be better for your peace of mind.
Apple Watch now has a Readiness score.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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Sunday Reboot: Big Whoop and more Apple Watch nagging
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iPhone Duo StandBy night mode is going to get some unannounced features
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The forthcoming iPhone Duo has more features than Apple has revealed, including a whole series of faces for its StandBy mode. Here's what to eventually look for.
Editing one of the new StandBy faces - image credit: pdfu
While pre-orders for iPhone Duo don't start until October 16, and the Xcode betas still don't show developers everything, one has found many new options coming to iOS 27 for this device.Developer pdfu reports that the Xcode 27.1 simulator is lacking Rushmore, an app that is for d
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Apple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air dips to $1,399 at Amazon
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Amazon continues to unveil month-end deals, with Apple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air falling to $1,399, and upgraded models up to $150 off.
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If you're looking for the lowest 15-inch MacBook Air price, Amazon's month-end $1,399 deal is worth checking out. It slashes $100 off the standard M5 spec with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy 15" MacBook Air 512GB for $1,399
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Apple smart home leaks & Anker Eufy Edge 5.0 on Smart Home Insider
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On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we go through a slew of new Apple smart home leaks before covering the news from Anker's security event.
Smart Home Insider Podcast
After digging through more of Apple's code, Aaron Perris was able to uncover several new references to unreleased smart home devices. This includes Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and possibly a full-size HomePod.The leak revealed the new colors of the upcoming HomePod mini 2, which include black, white, blue, pin
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Apple & Amazon UK face revived $383 million price fixing lawsuit
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A lawsuit accusing Apple and Amazon of colluding to limit sales of products to consumers in the UK is being revived, with both companies potentially facing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.
Apple and Amazon logos
In 2018, Apple and Amazon reached an agreement that allowed regional Amazon stores to sell Apple and Beats hardware. The agreement has been legally problematic for both tech giants ever since, with one lawsuit coming back from the dead in the UK.Reuters reports the UK's Compet
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Why iOS 27 slows down even the new iPhone 18 Pro at first
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All iPhones are slower than you'd expect when they are new or when you've updated iOS, and Indexing is generally the culprit. Here's exactly what's happening and what you can do about it.
While indexing is continuing, you'll see "Optimising Search and Siri" in Settings.
Not to drag this out, the short answer is that all you absolutely have to do to speed up your iPhone is wait. You can help it along a bit, but the iPhone is indexing all of the data you've got on it and when that's done, it won't
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iPhone 18 Pro Max review: The best iPhone for about a month
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In any other year, I'd find a novel way to say that the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the best iPhone ever. While that's true at the time of writing, it's probably only going to be that for a vanishingly small amount of time.
iPhone 18 Pro Max review: The brand-new model in Silver
This year is the first where the iPhone Pro Max isn't the most exciting model in Apple's lineup. That honor goes to the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable device and one that won't hit store shelves until weeks after this revie
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Amazon slashes $900 off Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro, lowest price ever
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The staggering $900 discount delivers the lowest price on record for the M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch.
Save $900 on a premium 16-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
Amazon has issued a steep price cut on Apple's high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip. This laptop in Apple's silver finish has an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU, along with 36GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD.Save $900 on 16" M5 Max MacBook Pro
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Apple Vision Pro's development graveyard exemplifies Apple's '1,000 no's to every yes'
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Pundits continue to hold up clear signs of restraint as failures while asking Apple to behave like Meta, OpenAI, Google, or anyone else but themselves, especially when discussing Apple Vision Pro.
Apple is the only one that knows if Apple Vision Pro is a success or failure
If any of Apple's thousands of employees dare leave the company, or if one of hundreds of internal prototypes doesn't make it to production, you better believe punditry will be there to let us know. The critical analysis almos
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Apple's smart glasses predicted for 2027, upgraded Apple Vision Pro 2028
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Apple is, once again, forecast to bring out Apple Glass by the end of 2027, while it also works on a brand new headset that takes after the new Meta VR Glasses.
Apple wants thin and light smart glasses.So far, Apple's head-mounted computing efforts have consisted of the Apple Vision Pro and accessing Siri through AirPods. However, you're still going to have a long wait before being able to try the ever-rumored smart glasses Apple has been persistently working on.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter
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Apple's US staff will get extended Thanksgiving break under Ternus too
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New Apple CEO John Ternus has told staff that most US divisions will get the whole of Thanksgiving week off in recognition of their hard work.
John Ternus has told staff that most US employees will get the whole of Thanksgiving week off - image credit: Apple.
It's oddly hard to confirm this, but some accounts say that Steve Jobs gave staff paid Thanksgiving leave at least once during his time as CEO. But what's certain is that Tim Cook did so for the very first Thanksgiving after he became CEO i
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Save $200 on Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Milanese Loop while supplies last
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Amazon is clearing out Apple Watch Ultra 3 inventory, with the premium Milanese Loop style $200 off while supplies last.
Save $200 on this Apple Watch Ultra 3 while supplies last - Image credit: Apple
You can grab the blowout deal on the Black Titanium Case style with a Black Titanium Milanese Loop Band in size Large.Marked down to $699.97 after a $200 discount, units are in stock now with delivery as early as tomorrow, depending on your shipping address.Save $200 on Apple Watch Ultra 3
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Apple owes Taction $5.7B after losing haptic feedback IP trial
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An intellectual property lawsuit over the Apple Watch's Taptic Engine has resulted in a loss for Apple, as a jury ruled that it owes Taction more than $5.7 billion for infringing patents.
Apple's Taptic Engine - Image Credit: Apple
Apple and many other device manufacturers rely on haptic feedback to alert users that they have pressed a button successfully, as well as for alerts and message notifications. However, Apple's implementation of the concept has resulted in a very hefty legal bill.In Ap
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Thousands of banks can now sue over Apple Pay fees in one antitrust case
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Thousands of U.S. banks and credit unions can pursue their Apple Pay fee claims together after a federal judge certified their antitrust lawsuit as a class action.Using Apple Pay at a payment terminal
The financial institutions accuse Apple of blocking competing tap-to-pay wallets on iPhone while charging card issuers fees for transactions. They argue Apple could impose those fees because rival wallets couldn't compete for contactless payments on the iPhone.Judge Jeffrey White certified the clas
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Apple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPad
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Apple's next low-cost iPad is shaping up to get a faster chip and the hardware needed to run Apple Intelligence.
Apple's current iPad 11
The 12th-generation iPad is expected to bring Apple Intelligence and its Siri features to Apple's entry-level tablet. It could also gain faster cellular and wireless connectivity.This appears to be the same iPad that was rumored to release in early 2026.
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Apple's next HomePod mini won't get a redesign, but will get some new colors
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Apple's diminutive speaker is returning for a second generation, sporting the same spherical design in a few new colors.
An approximation of Apple's new pink and green HomePod mini speakers
The upcoming HomePod mini lineup swaps the current-gen yellow and orange for a new powder pink and forest green. Blue, black, and white will be making a return, though.The information originates from Apple's code, spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. It showcases the product in the aforementioned co
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iPad mini finally getting FaceTime camera move, leak suggests
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Leaked artwork of the next iPad mini shows its front camera on the long edge, a useful change for video calls that would bring the small tablet in line with other iPads.iPad mini
The images reportedly come from Apple's code and show only the front of the device. They offer a glimpse of its layout, but leave the back and sides unseen.The current iPad mini's Center Stage camera sits on its short edge, so the lens ends up off to one side during landscape calls. Center Stage can keep you in frame, b
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New Apple TV 4K leak confirms a very familiar form factor
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An image of the new Apple TV 4K hardware appears to have leaked, showing that there's nothing new on the outside. But big changes are rumored for the inside.
The new Apple TV 4K is closer than ever
The current Apple TV 4K was released in October 2022, and a new model has been rumored to be in the cards for some time. The model on store shelves today features an aging A15 Bionic chip and just 4GB of RAM.Now, the image file reported by MacRumors has revealed the new Apple TV 4K's upgrades will all
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Elton John announced as first Apple Music Hall gig
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Apple Music has announced which eight artists will be performing first at the new Apple Music Hall in London, beginning with Elton John on September 28, 2026.
Apple Music Hall has announced its first program - image credit: Apple.
Days after unveiling its spectacular new live concert venue in London, Apple Music has begun programming the venue. It's announced eight artists playing from September to the start of December, with ticketing starting shortly, assuming you can navigate the website.Appl
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 drops to $779 during weekend sale
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The lowest Apple Watch Ultra 4 price can be found at Amazon this weekend thanks to double-digit savings.
Many new Apple Watch Ultra 4 styles are on sale this weekend.
Pick up the robust Apple Watch Ultra 4 today and save $20 on select styles.Save on the Apple Watch Ultra 4
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Interview: Why Ron Johnson says Apple had no choice but to gamble millions on retail
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Steve Jobs and Ron Johnson were mocked by business and finance press over the Apple Store, and in an interview with AppleInsider, Johnson reveals that if they hadn't opened them, Apple itself would not have survived.
Ron Johnson (left) and Steve Jobs, circa 2001 - image and background shot of Apple Fifth Avenue credit: Apple.
You've been in an Apple Store, or at least if you haven't, the odds are that there is one near you. These stores are everywhere, they are an unquestioned and unparalleled s
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Ron Johnson & buying iPhones in Apple Stores on the AppleInsider Podcast
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Apple's former head of Apple retail, Ron Johnson, has a book "Shop Different" and joins William on the latest AppleInsider Podcast for a guest interview. Also, your hosts discuss new Macs, perceived Apple failures, and more.
Ron Johnson with the interior of Apple's iconic Fifth Avenue store - images credit: Apple.
Ron Johnson was brought in to Apple by Steve Jobs to create the Apple Stores in what is now seen as a brilliant move, but back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, was believed to be App
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Higher prices are just making iPhones more desirable in India
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Far from hurting sales, raising iPhone prices has brought Apple growing market share in India, at least for now, and at least while it also has installment plans.
Deirdre O'Brien (left) and Tim Cook open Apple BKC, the first Apple Store in India, back in 2023 (Source: Apple)
Analysts have predictably yet plausibly argued that higher iPhone prices and no base iPhone 18 would hit Apple's bottom line. That may well be true in most places, but a new CNBC report says it definitely is not in India.Rep
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How to leave iCloud without losing your data
via appleinsider.comSkip one hidden step when you cut back or cancel iCloud and you could lose years of photos and messages before your account fully disconnects. Here's how to safely export iCloud data.Apple apps
Before changing anything, you need to know what each iCloud service holds and what happens when synchronization stops. Settings presents iCloud as a single service, but several separate systems work behind that name.Some services synchronize live libraries or store files. Others back up devices or power A
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: An end-to-end health ecosystem
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Apple's new Health Sensing System for Apple Watch Ultra 4 means more accurate and more frequent health metric tracking. It feels like the peak offering of a device before a necessary complete redesign.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: Better health features & AI
Nearly every improvement made to Apple Watch Ultra 4 relates to health, fitness, and the ability to track those metrics. Even the longer battery life was pitched as a way to track metrics over a longer period of time.Tim Cook may have ste
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How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026
via appleinsider.comJoin Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and the rest of the gang and tune in to watch "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" for free for everybody on Apple TV. Here's how, and when.
Watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown' on Apple TV
For many of us, Charlie Brown and the "Peanuts" gang mark some of our very first movie memories. That's why Apple TV is ensuring everyone can revisit those warm and fuzzy childhood feelings, regardless of whether they have an active Apple TV subscription."It
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Snoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV
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Snoopy and the Fraggles are heading back to Apple TV for a pair of new holiday adventures this winter.
"Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy" premieres on Apple TV on Friday, November 13
Apple TV is expanding its holiday lineup with new specials starring Snoopy and the Fraggles. Both join a collection of returning seasonal favorites available to stream throughout the holidays.
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Amazon, B&H battle for the best price with $1,849 M5 MacBook Pro deal
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A month-end price war is in effect at Amazon and B&H, resulting in Apple's M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch dropping to $1,849. Plus save up to $600 on M5 Pro and M5 Max models.
Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is $150 off in price war - Image credit: Apple
B&H and Amazon are competing for your business today, with a $150 discount on Apple's 10-core M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage. On sale now for $1,849 in Space Black, B&H states limited supply is available at the
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Square brings Apple Business into its dashboard
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Square sellers are now able to link accounts to Apple Business and manage information shown across Apple services from the Square Dashboard.
Square adds Apple Business integration
The integration, announced Thursday, means businesses using Square no longer need to update basic information, such as hours, address, and phone number, separately through Apple Business. Changes made through Square can instead be synced across Apple Maps, Wallet, Siri AI, and other Apple Apps.Once connected, sellers c
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Hugh Laurie turns crime boss for new Apple TV drama 'The Wanted Man'
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A new limited-series crime drama executive-produced and starringHugh Laurie is set to ring in the new year on Apple TV.
Hugh Laurie in "The Wanted Man"
The eight-episode series follows Felix Carmichael, a crime boss betrayed by someone inside his own firm. Sent to the notorious Staplehurst prison, he'll need to resort to brutality if he hopes to make it out.This isn't Laurie's first time on Apple TV, either. The "House M.D." veteran previously joined Apple TV drama "Tehran" during its third seas
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