In this week's Sunday Reboot, iPhone Duo robots may change the reviewing process, and Murphy's Law is alive and well when anyone talks about tech CEOs.
Jensen Huang during a demonstration at an Nvidia event - image credit: Nvidia.
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Sunday Reboot: Unhinged robots and commentator curses
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Apple TV+ 'Slow Horses' faces the glue factory after eight seasons
Fans of the Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses" may not continue past season 8, because I will have caught up with the book series.
Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" — image credit: Apple
Apple confirmed back in September that there would be an eighth season of the Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning spy drama "Slow Horses." However, it seems improbable that it will continue beyond that season for a long time, if at all.Speaking to The Times, Olivia Cooke said "I am shooting the last season." Cooke, who play
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Apple Glasses will not have Apple Vision Pro-style augmented reality
A report saying that Apple is preparing a new Apple Glasses type of headset, also says that will not be like a lighter Apple Vision Pro.
"Apple Glass" won't feature AI
In the short term, the expectation is that Apple will release its rumored AirPods update featuring sensors and cameras to register the environment around the wearer. Then Bloomberg says that those plus unspecified further sensors will be included in the glasses.Reportedly, Apple employees are even referring to the glasses as "AirP
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Face ID & telephoto lens are coming to iPhone Duo, eventually
While the timetable isn't clear, Apple is reportedly working on adding Face ID to the iPhone Duo. However, the effective engineering deadline for the late 2027 refresh is coming soon, and the feature may not make the cut.
Face ID is coming to iPhone Duo, but when is anybody's guess
Apple reportedly has two main priorities for the second-generation iPhone Duo. Those are, sensibly, adding Face ID, and adding an Action Button. We've spoken about the Action Button before, and the most likely impleme
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Siri AI will be how Apple Glass will unseat Meta's smart glasses
Apple's plan for its AI-equipped smart glasses is to lean on integrations with a user's existing iPhone apps, in a similar way to the CarPlay-like HomeView.
Apple's smart glasses will work with apps, but probably through Siri AI.
Apple's long-rumored smart glasses are expected to lean on AI processing for its first release. However, the way that it functions with AI will be key to their success.Writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman says Apple is expecting app devel
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Lightweight Apple Glasses rumored for WWDC 2027 reveal
Apple could finally announce its smart glasses during WWDC 2027 with privacy-focused features built around the Secure Exclave and Siri AI.
Apple smart glasses could be revealed in June 2027
Apple's smart glasses, which AppleInsider has previously dubbed Apple Glass or Apple Vision, have been rumored for years. With the latest products like Apple Watch and HomeView being built around Secure Exclave technology, the pitch for smart glasses is coming into focus.According to the "Power On" newsletter
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AirPods Pro 3 plunge to $179.99 with Amazon's early Black Friday deal
AirPods Pro 3 are marked down to $179.99 after a $69.01 early Black Friday discount at Amazon.
Get Amazon's early Black Friday AirPods Pro deal.
A great gift idea, Apple AirPods Pro 3 can be picked up at Amazon for $179.99 after a steeper price cut today. Save $69.01 on the premium earbuds, which offer excellent active noise cancellation and a secure in-ear fit thanks to five included ear tip sizes.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $179.99
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Crime blotter: Truck driver pleads guilty to theft of iPhones, iPads
An accused thief jumped into a lake after an AirTag found his location; the man accused in a sex sting is not Apple's head of PR; and an assault at a U.K. Apple Store, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.
The Apple Store at BluewaterThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
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Apple Watch Series 12 falls to $329 with early Black Friday deals
Amazon is delivering the lowest price on record for the new Apple Watch Series 12 thanks to a $70 discount.
Grab an Apple Watch Series 12 from just $329 - Image credit: Apple
Pick up the 42mm Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) for $329.99 when you opt for the Light Gold Aluminum Case with a Sand Sport Band in S/M.Buy Apple Watch S12 GPS for $329.99
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Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD
Amazon has Apple's 2TB M5 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch at $3,599, $500 off, as Black Friday nears.
Save $500 on 2TB M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
The weekend $500 discount applies to the M5 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, and 36GB of RAM.The Space Black laptop also has a 2TB SSD, offering extra storage space for files and apps over the 1TB base storage on lower-tier models.
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Epic wants Apple punished for following letter but not spirit of the ruling
By any measure, Apple is precisely complying with the ruling that the Epic vs. Apple judge put down about App Store steering and fees. In a filing to the US Supreme Court, Epic wants Apple punished for not following the spirit of the ruling, though. The next chapter of the saga begins on January 11, 2027 with oral arguments.
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After more than 10 years worth of folding, the iPhone Duo still works
As it turns out, you can damage your iPhone Duo by opening and closing it too much, at least theoretically. Don't worry, you don't have that much time on your hands.
CNET's Fold-a-Phone rig | Image credit: CNET
Three weeks ago, CNET put the iPhone Duo on it's custom testing rig, the Fold-A-Phone. Now, after 440,300 folds, it's finally reached its breaking point.Sort of, if you're willing to define "breaking point" loosely.
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Siri AI has arrived on 2021 and newer Apple TV 4K models
Apple has released tvOS 26.2.1, and has updated an article on its support site listing the requirements for Siri AI on the set-top box.Apple TV 4K
According to Apple, Siri AI will be available via tvOS 27.2.1 on Apple TV 4K from the second generation onward. It also requires a paired Siri AI-enabled device nearby.While Apple rolled out the 27.2.1 updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and others earlier in the week, tvOS was notably absent. However, given what we've learned about Siri AI support comin
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100,000 iPhone Duo apps is a start, but there's a long way to go
Apple recently announced that over 100,000 apps have been built for the iPhone Duo, but with developers working with multiple SDKs, it could still be a long time before your favorite apps really make full use of what the first foldable iPhone has to offer.
iPhone Duo has a big display, but not enough apps use it
At first blush, that 100,000 figure certainly grabs the attention, especially just a few weeks after launch. But it doesn't tell the whole story, and there's still work to be done.While
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Designing HomeView was a hard but fun journey, says Apple
Apple executives have revealed that the new HomeView is the culmination of years of design effort balancing audio, privacy, and especially Siri AI.
Designing HomeView was a "hard fought, fun journey," says Apple.
As the first buyers take delivery of the new HomeView, two of Apple's executives involved have been discussing the device. Speaking to TechRadar, they describe developing HomeView as a difficult but rewarding journey because of where it is meant to be used."Home life is super busy, you
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Siri AI is coming to Apple TV 4K, including models from 2021
Apple has updated an article on its support site listing the requirements for Siri AI, confirming that it will make an appearance on older Apple TV models.Apple TV 4K
According to Apple, Siri AI will be available via tvOS 27.2.1 on Apple TV 4K from the second generation onward. It also requires a paired Siri AI-enabled device nearby.While Apple rolled out the 27.2.1 updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and others earlier in the week, tvOS was notably absent. However, given what we've learned about S
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Best early Black Friday Mac mini, Mac Studio deals offer up to $205 off
Early Black Friday deals knock up to $205 off Apple's 2026 Mac mini and Mac Studio, with the M6 Mac mini starting at $779.
Save up to $205 on Mac desktops before Black Friday.
Holiday sales are going on now at Apple resellers, discounting Apple's 2026 Mac Studio and Mac mini by as much as $205. Save $120 on Apple's standard M6 Mac mini with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $779.Buy M6 Mac mini 256GB for $779
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Apple's canceled iOS multitasking UI lives on, with AI-enhanced emulation
An unreleased iPhone multitasking interface, unseen for over a decade and a half, was brought back to life with the help of AI and emulation.
An unreleased Expose-like multitasking design has surfaced once again, with the help of AI.
Before the iPhone got the app switcher we all know and love, Apple made multitasking available through a sliding drawer that popped up at the bottom of the screen. However, the company experimented with a much more impressive design, showing open apps as on-screen c
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First Apple Home Collection devices can now be ordered
Apple has opened pre-orders for three of its new smart home accessories, the LG-branded cameras that are due to ship in December.
The Apple Home Collection is set to roll out December 2026
Just as the first of the new HomeView and updated Apple TV 4K start to arrive for buyers, certain pre-orders have been opened for the Apple Home Collection. It's not the complete set of devices that Apple has announced, but it includes indoor and outdoor security cameras.Apple is currently listing nine smart h
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PROLED MacBook Pros & Apple's place in the AI race on the AppleInsider Podcast
Initial reviews and reactions around the PROLED MacBook Pros, iMac, and iPad mini are in, plus there is plenty more to discuss around living with the iPhone Duo. Your hosts cover these topics plus more on Apple AI on the AppleInsider Podcast.
MacBook Pro now has a touchscreen, but it's the new tandem OLED display that is the real selling point - image credit: Apple.
The touchscreen has proven to be the least interesting part of Apple's updated MacBook Pro models. They're thinner, lighter, and sp
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How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' for free this weekend
Find something to be thankful for with the holiday classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." Here's how to watch it for free on Apple TV this weekend.
Watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" free on Apple TV
It's been more than 50 years since Charlie Brown and his friends first gathered around the Thanksgiving table. In that time, they've become a part of countless yearly traditions for families across America.That's why Apple TV is giving everyone two all-access days to tune in. Anyone can watch "A
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Give your child more freedom with the right iPhone and iPad guardrails
Apple's iOS 27 parental controls help you manage your child's apps, contacts, and screen time. Here's how to get started.
How to set up iOS 27 parental controls on iPhone and iPad
Technology, including iPhone and iPad, gives children opportunities to learn, create, and connect with others. Safety guidelines help them explore those possibilities while developing healthy habits.Ideally, those guidelines should reflect each child's age, development, and readiness. Younger children need closer guida
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First HomeView and Apple TV 4K pre-orders are arriving
Apple's latest home devices have begun being delivered to customers around the world, and will now be on sale in Apple Stores.
Apple's new HomeView is now available.
A month after Apple announced the updated Apple TV 4K and the new HomeView, the devices are finally arriving in buyers' hands. Both devices were unveiled on October 13, and preorders started immediately.In our testing, the HomeView won't be for everyone, but it has huge potential. "It has big problems," wrote AppleInsider's Andrew O
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macXenos lets you run Xbox 360 games on your Mac
The project is an open-source Xbox 360 emulator for the Mac. The developer says that it has a "completely native Metal graphics pipeline, ported from Xenia Canary and Edge with a focus on stability, compatibility, performance and power." While it can run on a beefy Intel Mac Pro running Sequoia, you realistically need a M4 Mac or newer.
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Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and more are inaccessible for millions
Microsoft has suffered a global outage across most of its services which has now lasted more than 17 hours, and cut off services including Microsoft Exchange.
Microsoft services are down worldwide - image credit: Microsoft.
In October 2026, a change in Microsoft's Exchange Web Services affected Apple Mail. But now all of Exchange has gone down, as have multiple Microsoft 365 services.According to the New York Times, the first problems were spotted at around 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Novembe
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Apple TV on board for new Brad Pitt film 'Connector'
Apple TV and Brad Pitt are set to team up once again, this time to tell the story of a working-class hero.
Brad Pitt returns to Apple TV in new film 'Connector'
Set in 1970s New York, "Connector" revolves around a legendary ironworker who takes on forces greater than himself. The film is currently in development with no release date set.According to Deadline, "Sound of Metal" director Darius Marder and his sister, Nina Marder, penned the story. Pitt will executive produce through Plan B.
Continu
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How Apple keeps your audio & video secure and private
If you're curious about Secure Exclaves, Apple's latest security and privacy toolset behind features like Siri Recaps, there is a new document that goes into detail. Long story short, they are what allow video and audio information to be analyzed without actually recording or saving information that is accessible by the system, the user, or anyone.https://security.apple.com/blog/secure-exclaves/
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'The Dreamer' is just the first of Apple's heartstring-pullers for Christmas
Watch the new Apple Holiday Film about a gift that helps a child rediscover his creativity, with the help of a MacBook Neo. Just in time for the holidays!
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Kid Cue is the iPhone Duo's secret weapon
While some knock the iPhone Duo for perceived camera deficiencies, the Kid Cue feature might just be a big enough hit to make it worthwhile picking up for parents of kids young and old alike.
Kid Cue makes it easier to get the attention of your subject
Like many, my choice of iPhone over the last decade or so has revolved around which cameras it has. As a parent of kids born in the mid-2010s, I wanted to be able to document everything in crystal-clear photos and videos.The reality is that, despi
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Nvidia only the latest to look towards Apple for salvation
Whether you're in processors, entertainment, or cars, if your firm is tanking, all you'll hear is that Apple should step in, either with employees or a straight buyout offer. Even though it never does.
Jensen Huang is out as Nvidia CEO and immediately analysts are saying Apple staffers should replace him. Just as they keep saying Apple should buy Disney. Images credit: Huang (Nvidia), Disneyworld (Disney).
There was about a day between Nvidia's board meeting to oust CEO Jensen Huang and his resi
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