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While iPhone Duo pre-orders have not even started yet, and attention has turned to Apple's home products expected on October 13, the MacBook Pro redesign is also near. There is still a chance that it will slip to early 2027, but most recent leaks point to an October
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Touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro expected in October or November
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iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer
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AppleCare coverage for the iPhone Duo will mean inexpensive repairs for Apple's first foldable, including $99 full inner display replacement or $19 "cover layer" swaps.
iPhone Duo's cover layer will be easily replaced for just $19 with AppleCare
Apple's iPhone Duo may be the most complex and expensive iPhone to date, but thankfully it appears to be inexpensive to repair. At least, that will be the case if you have AppleCare.According to Apple's service and repair website, first discovered by Qui
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GrayKey might have a workaround for Apple's iPhone reboot protection
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It's easier to crack an iPhone after it's been unlocked once by the user after a reboot. A law enforcement tool vendor may have found a way to keep the device in that state.
GrayKey maker claims to prevent iPhone inactivity boot
Magnet Forensics claims its tools preserve iPhone data that Apple's security features would otherwise make harder to access. The tools could give police more time to extract sensitive information from seized devices.In iOS 18.1, Apple introduced a new privacy feature, a
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Texas school district makes $12.9M deal with Apple as Chromebook repair costs skyrocket
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Aging Chromebooks and mounting repair costs are a driving force behind one Texas school district switching to iPad and Apple's more economical over time MacBook Neo.
MacBook Neo and iPads are set to replace Chromebooks in Texas schools
Beaumont Independent School District's board approved a four-year, $11.19 million lease for 14,585 Apple devices. The district expects annual payments of about $2.8 million to replace aging equipment used by students and teachers.The lease, reported by Beaumont En
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Upcoming expiration of Developer ID Certification Authority (Sub-CA)
The original Developer ID Certification Authority (Sub-CA) expires on February 1, 2027. Certificates issued by this authority will stop working on that date.What to do:
Check if you’re affected. In Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles, look for certificates expiring on or before February 1, 2027. See Replacing Developer ID certificates issued from the previous Sub-CA for help identifying your certificate’s authority.Create a
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Watch yet more classic movies for free on Apple TV
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Apple has added another raft of movies to watch for free with an Apple TV subscription, while seemingly not yet removing all of the previous set.
Getting the glass Apple TV logo ready for filming — image credit: AdAge
Apple has famously not bought any broadcaster or streamer's library of titles, but from early on it has bought the occasional film. Now following one tranche of titles back in August, Apple TV has added still more, all included in its subscription.Unless you buy out an entire
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Apple's home camera will watch the house, but you won't see what it sees
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Beyond the Home Hub, Apple's rumored home camera peripheral is rumored to just describe household activity without giving users or hackers video footage to watch.
Apple is poised to enter the smart security camera market
The device, code-named J450, is designed to complement Apple's upcoming HomeHub. It would provide text updates about people and pets instead of letting users access a video feed.On Thursday's episode of the Power On podcast, Mark Gurman described the device as a cylinder that "l
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Apple's 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro plunges to $2,699, save $500
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Amazon's early October Prime Day deal drops Apple's 2TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip to $2,699.
Save $500 on a 2TB 14-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
The upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro is $500 off today at Amazon, bringing the price of the premium configuration down to $2,699. This model has Apple's M5 Pro chip with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, along with 24GB of unified memory, and 2TB of storage.Buy 2TB MacBook Pro for $2,699
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Home Hub will rely on AI to identify which user's content to display
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Apple's forthcoming Home Hub is already expected to tailor its display and data to different users, but now it appears it will do so using AI facial recognition instead of Face ID.
A mockup of Apple's long-rumored Home Hub.
The long-expected Home Hub, or HomePod with a screen, is now expected to be launched on October 13, 2026, and more details including colors are continuing to leak out in advance. Now in Bloomberg's new "Power On" podcast, it's claimed that the device will use AI facial recogn
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Faster Mac & iPad Pro networking needs just one cable with Sonnet's new adapter
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Sonnet's $199.99 Solo10G T5 adds 10Gb Ethernet to compatible Macs and M-series iPad Pros through a Thunderbolt 5 adapter that doesn't need a separate power supply or fan.Sonnet's $199.99 Solo10G T5
The adapter is aimed at users who move large files between their computer and network storage, including video editors working with shared projects. For MacBook users, it provides a fast wired connection without carrying a dock or power brick.Thunderbolt 5 is the update here. Sonnet's earlier Solo10G
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Apple's Home Hub color options surface ahead of expected October debut
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Code leaks have revealed four colors for Apple's Home Hub ahead of its expected debut later this month. They aren't very surprising.
Image credit: @itspdfu on X
Apple appears to be sticking with familiar finishes for its rumored Home Hub. The device may come in silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Rose Pink.The colors have been spotted byrecently prolific leaker pdfu on X. They initially appeared as part of product code number J490's setup code in macOS 26.7 RC1
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Oppo can't get accusations of Apple Watch trade secret theft dismissed
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A federal judge didn't buy Oppo's OpenAI-like arguments about IP theft by an engineer that allegedly took Apple Watch trade secrets to Oppo.
Oppo Watch X3 - image credit: Oppo.
In August 2025, Apple accused ex-employee Chen Shi of sharing confidential Apple Watch details with Chinese rival Oppo. According to Courthouse News, he is accused of having done so in order to secure a job with what US District Judge Eumi Lee calls "a generous salary."Now Judge Lee has ruled that the case can proceed. Sp
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iPhone 18 Pro review: A massive camera update is just the beginning
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In a year with no base model and a new very high-end model, the iPhone 18 Pro has a lot to prove. After a few weeks testing it, pro and average users alike will find a lot to love.
iPhone 18 Pro review: The black iPhone 18 Pro is a substantial upgrade
For the fall 2026 event, Apple mixed things up. Instead of introducing a new base phone, a new iPhone Air, and two new Pros, Apple debuted the two Pros and the iPhone Duo.Although the iPhone Duo has yet to launch, its announcement may affect purcha
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Latest Apple TV outage is persisting for some users
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Multiple Apple Services went down late afternoon on September 30, 2026, and Apple TV continues to be unavailable for an unknown number of users.
Apple TV is still reporting some problems after an outage - image credit: Apple.
Initially the outage hit Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, the App Store and more as well as Apple TV. Compared to when it went down for the launch of "Pluribus," it was a quiet time for there to be problems, but Apple TV is reportedly still having issues.AppleInsider testing sh
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Orico Thunderbolt 5 Desktop Workstation - excellent price for a storage dock
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At about $330, the Orico Thunderbolt 5 Desktop Workstation adds fast storage, multiple display support, and 140W charging to your new Mac. It's pretty nice, but not perfect.
Orico Thunderbolt 5 Desktop Workstation
It was Apple's choice to switch to (almost) all USB-C in 2016. They really haven't reversed course on this, other than conceding that MagSafe was pretty good, and so is native HDMI.So, if you're a regular AppleInsider reader, you know there's a dock for everybody. Orico is relatively n
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Code hints continue to reveal features of Apple's upcoming Home Hub
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The long-rumored Home Hub tablet device seems to contain an assortment of features from across Apple's ecosystem, and a code sleuth has found a connection between it and iPhone Duo.
Apple's upcoming Home Hub will display content based on who is nearby
Apple's Home Hub is expected to be revealed on October 13 as a tablet device that is carried around the home. Rumors suggest it will display content based on who is nearby or interacting with the device, but very little has been shared otherwise.Co
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Apple Invites update leans on iOS 27's new features
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An update for Apple Invites is making it better for users to create invitations and to relive their events in high resolution, with the iPhone app tapping into some of the features of iOS 27.
Apple Invites
The introduction of a new operating system version usually is accompanied by updates to Apple's apps to best take advantage of any new features it includes. With iOS 27 now out on iPhones, Apple Invites has undergone the same treatment.The update to version 1.12.0 released on September 30 incl
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Apple Music finally lands in four countries 11 years after launch
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Apple Music is now available in more countries, with iPhone users in Albania and three others now able to subscribe and listen to tracks.
Apple Music icon
While Apple does strive to get its services available in as many territories as possible, some are slower to gain services than others. On Wednesday, the list of countries Apple Music is available in grew by four.Initially spotted by @Aaronp613 on X and confirmed by a check of Apple's Media Services page, Apple Music is now available in Albani
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M5 15" MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD falls to $1,849 ahead of fall Prime Day
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Amazon is running deals on Apple's M5 MacBook Air leading up to next week's Prime Big Deal Days sale event, and today you can pick up a 15-inch model with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $1,849, $150 off.
Save $150 on a 15-inch MacBook Air with 24GB RAM - Image credit: Apple
The high-end 15-inch MacBook Air is on sale for $1,849 today, which is a $150 markdown when you order the laptop in Apple's Midnight finish.Buy 15" Air 24GB, 1TB for $1,849
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iPhone Duo expected to sell six million units by end of 2026
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Apple will sell approximately 6 million units of the iPhone Duo in 2026, according to analysts' forecast, which may be more promising than it first appears.
iPhone Duo
The iPhone Duo has yet to go on sale, but that hasn't stopped analysts from declaring what they believe the sales will be for the foldable model. In the case of one forecast from Counterpoint Research, that figure may seem to be a disappointment at first glance.Apple could sell around 6 million units in 2026, Counterpoint told Blo
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PSA: Do not open links to an early iPhone Duo pre-order page
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Scammers have launched what is claimed to be a pre-order site for the iPhone Duo, but if you are on an older iOS, simply going to the page installs malware.
The scam site looks so real, except for how Apple wouldn't offer a $500 voucher - image credit: Malwarebytes.
Genuine iPhone Duo pre-orders start on October 16, 2026, and Apple is now promoting that you can "get ready" from October 12. If you're interested, follow the links on AppleInsider, or go straight to apple.com.Not to overplay this, i
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India finally gets Apple Pay after more than nine years of negotiations
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Apple has launched Apple Pay in India for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with Mac support to follow. It follows years of negotiating the country's complex financial legislation.
Apple Pay has finally come to India
Apple Pay was first unveiled for the US back in 2014, and since then has been steadily rolling out around the world. Yet despite Eddy Cue expressly saying in 2017 that Apple was trying to bring it to India, it has taken until now to happen."India is home to a dynamic and digitally s
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Refreshed HomePod mini, Apple TV and new HomeHub coming on October 13
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A new report claims that Apple is planning October 13 for the unveiling of a trio of home products, including the much-awaited HomeHub or HomePod.
Mockup of how Apple's Home Hub might look
It's already been leaked that the HomePod mini refresh will be confined to new colors, and the updated Apple TV 4K will keep its existing chassis design. According to Bloomberg, these two are set to be released alongside the brand-new home hub.As previously reported, that HomePod with a screen has been waiting
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iPhone 18 Pro Max cameras are Apple's best yet, but only when you squint
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I'm in the bag for iPhone Duo, but I wanted to test out an iPhone 18 Pro Max camera system before going all in on Apple's foldable. Here's what I learned as I prepare for a potential camera downgrade.
iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's most advanced camera system
I would love nothing more than to travel to some remote part of the planet and detail exactly how iPhone 18 Pro Max performs while showing off incredible one-of-a-kind photos. That isn't what I'm here to do today.My simple goal is to explain exac
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The most repairable AirPods ever are still a frustrating mess to get into
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Apple's AirPods 5 have replaceable batteries in the earbuds, but the charging case remains inaccessible even with the best tools available. Here's how iFixit fared in its latest teardown.
AirPods 5 are more repairable, barely
The AirPods line has always been a thorn in Apple's side, at least when it comes to environmental responsibility. These earbuds and charging case have always been irreparable hunks of plastic destined for a garbage dump at the end of their short life.However, iFixit has dis
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'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12
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Apple will let customers set up their iPhone Duo pre-order starting October 12, four days before orders open on October 16.
You can "Get Ready" to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, known as the iPhone Duo, debuted on September 9, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the latter two are already available for purchase, those looking to get an iPhone Duo will have to wait until mid-October 2026.Pre-orders for iPhone Duo start at 8 AM ET
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Apple& American Academy of Pediatrics team up for new Screen Time guide
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Parents are getting guidance on how to establish healthy digital habits for their children and their iPhones and iPads, thanks to a partnership between Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Parents can use the AAP-Apple guide to set boundaries for child computer use - Image Credit: Apple
Back during the WWDC keynote in June, Apple said it will release expanded parental controls in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), covering things from content blocking to encourag
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Apple & American Academy of Pediatrics team up for new Screen Time guide
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Parents are getting guidance on how to establish healthy digital habits for their children and their iPhones and iPads, thanks to a partnership between Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Parents can use the AAP-Apple guide to set boundaries for child computer use - Image Credit: Apple
Back during the WWDC keynote in June, Apple said it will release expanded parental controls in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), covering things from content blocking to encourag
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Apple Creator Studio lets you change iPhone 18 Pro video focus after filming
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Apple Creator Studio's latest updates add selection tools to Pixelmator Pro for iPad, new editing options for iPhone 18 Pro video, and changes across its productivity apps.
Apple Creator Studio update adds video, photo, iWork tools
It's time to update Apple Creator Studio. The latest release touches nearly every app in the collection, from video and image editing to presentations and spreadsheets.Pixelmator Pro for iPad now has Select and Mask controls for refining selections around difficult ed
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Variable aperture iPhone 18 Pro now supported by Final Cut Camera
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The latest update to Final Cut Camera for iOS can take advantage of the iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture system, giving video professionals more control over the shot.
Final Cut Camera in the iOS App Store
Final Cut Camera is a companion app for Final Cut Pro for iPad, enabling users to capture live multi-camera projects with a collection of iPhones, as well as for more conventional filming purposes. In an update rolling out on Tuesday, the app is being upgraded with new features.The big and time
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