A prolific leaker on X has continued his macOS 27.2 code dives. And in the latest one, he's found Dynamic Island graphics for AirPods, battery alerts and more. It was previously rumored that the notch would be gone in the OLED MacBook Pro, but it's more certain now. We'll all see together later today.
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro almost certainly has dynamic island
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Cross-platform Affinity users can finally update as the app comes to the iPad
A year after Canva revamped Affinity for the Mac, it has now released the free iPad version too. Not only is this good for iPad users, but it will free up some Mac ones to update as well.
Designing an education conference program in Affinity for iPad - image credit: William Gallagher
Canva revamped the Affinity suite of publishing and illustration tools on the Mac back in 2025, but it wasn't backwards compatible. If you worked on both the Mac and the iPad, you couldn't update because the two pla
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Amazon slashes 1TB M5 MacBook Air to $1,399, save $200
Popular M5 MacBook Air deals are back at Amazon, with November price drops knocking upgraded 1TB models to as low as $1,399.
Save $200 on 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air models - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's M5 MacBook Air deals deliver discounts of up to $199.01 off, including this 13-inch model with a 10-core GPU, 16GB of memory, and an upgraded 1TB SSD.Buy M5/16GB/1TB for $1,399.99
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HomePod mini 2 review & HomeView tidbits on the Smart Home Insider podcast
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, your host reviews the HomePod mini 2 and breaks down the massive new Amazon home lineup.
Smart Home Insider Podcast
After a six-year hiatus, HomePod mini 2 is here with a handful of new features. Unfortunately, upgraded audio isn't on that list.The new HomePod mini 2 can be used as a dedicated Mac speaker or in a four-speaker array for Apple TV 4K. It has a new, faster S10 processor and faster Wi-Fi 6E.
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Hundreds of AI apps were part of a network hiding sexually abusive deepfake tools
Apple has removed 19 apps that concealed sexually abusive AI deepfake tools behind ordinary features after an investigation uncovered a network designed to evade App Store review.App Store
A November 2 investigation identified more than 400 connected apps and web domains that appeared to offer harmless AI services, including pet portraits, language lessons, and fitness coaching. Some could instead load tools for generating sexually explicit images and videos using photographs of real people.The
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This new project will let you run SteamOS compatible games on your Mac
The new Steamac project crams SteamOS into a lightweight virtual machine on Apple Silicon. I installed it over the weekend, and while the Xcode build and install is not for the timid, all of the titles I tried that didn't have anticheat ran fine. It's a great way to have an all-in-one solution to play x86 games on Mac!https://github.com/fxgl/steamac
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It's not clear if macOS Golden Gate really did anything for ultrawide monitors
Apple says that macOS Golden Gate greatly improves ultrawide monitor support, Reddit says it doesn't, and an AppleInsider staffer simply can't tell.
Apple claims to have improved ultrawide monitor support in macOS Golden Gate. Background monitor image credit: Samsung.
Considering the hours I spend in front of this 49-inch ultrawide monitor, you would think that I'd notice if Apple improved anything. And I thought I did.Right after installing the very first developer beta of macOS Golden Gate, an
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HomeView OS is more locked-down for developers than we thought
We knew that HomeView OS is rough for developers right now, and leverages CarPlay APIs, but a new tour of how the smart home peripheral exposes just how restricted it is.
Apple's HomeView
The HomeView will officially ship to consumers on November 13, but more is being learned about the smart home device well in advance. Work to virtualize HomeView OS is giving developers more of a glimpse of how the operating system functions.Threads on Mastodon by Gui Rambo and Steve Troughton-Smith take a deve
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German politicians targeted by iPhone spyware
Apple has alerted German ministers that their iPhones may have been targeted in a spyware attack. It's not clear who is doing the attacking.
Offices of the Bundesamt fur Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik in Bonn - image credit: BSI
Following a wave of spyware alerts from Apple to 110 countries in August 2026, the company has reportedly now warned members of Germany's Bundestag and other federal departments. The alert went directly to the iPhones of those believed to be affected, according to
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If your Apple Watch is showing you the wrong time, there's a fix
If your Apple Watch showed the wrong time after daylight saving time, and isn't fixed this morning automatically, it's pretty simple to fix it. Switch to any other watch face, then back to your preferred, and restart your Apple Watch. That's it!https://support.apple.com/en-us/149603
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Amazon slashes Apple Watch Ultra 4 to all-time best $699.99 price
Amazon has slashed $99.01 off the new Apple Watch Ultra 4, matching the lowest price on record.
Save $100 on the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 - Image credit: Apple
Save $99.01 on select Apple Watch Ultra 4 styles at Amazon with early holiday savings. The $699.99 promotion matches the lowest price we've seen on the newly released wearable, and a variety of band styles are eligible for the discount.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 4 for $699.99
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Sunday Reboot: Sam Altman needs to read the RAM room
In this week's Sunday Reboot, Sam Altman thinks it's wasteful for you to have more memory in your Mac. It's bad enough that you have any RAM that he can't access at all.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
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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HomeView can behave like a HomeKit security camera
While Apple hasn't launched a standalone security camera, the HomeView could act as one, working as a HomeKit Security Camera to protect your home.
Apple HomeView
The October smart home event saw Apple introduce the HomeView alongside a bunch of smart home accessories. That included the LG Video Doorbell and a number of LG security cameras and sensors.However, if serial leaker and code sleuth pdfu is correct in a Reddit post, Apple may still have a home security trick up its sleeve. While the Ho
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What to expect from Apple's Q4 2026 results on November 2
Apple will be releasing its fourth-quarter financial results on November 2, the first under CEO John Ternus. Here's what happened during the quarter, what you can expect, and what analysts think will be reported.
Apple CEO John Ternus
After every quarter, Apple has a regulatory duty to issue a quarterly report for its financial performance. Following the end of the fourth quarter, the results are arriving on November 2.As usual, the results will then be followed by the usual conference call at 5
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Remaining iPad updates still expected to arrive in early 2027
While the iPad mini got its update in 2026, there are still changes on the way for the entry-level iPad, the iPad Air, and iPad Pro. You're just going to have to wait until early 2027 for them.
The current entry-level iPad
October saw the update giving the iPad mini an OLED display, as the last iPad update in 2026. However, Apple still has a number of other models waiting in the wings for their own makeovers.According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, the next batch
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Apple to eliminate non-touch MacBooks Pros other than core 14-inch model
When Apple launched the new touch-enabled MacBook Pros, the M5 Pro and M5 Max models stuck around. A new report says to not expect that to last.
Touch comes to MacBook Pro
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro have PROLED displays with touch-enabled screens. They come at a premium starting at $2,899, but the entry 14-inch model with M6 gives some users a relief, though it comes without touch.According to the "Power On" newsletter from Bloomberg, Apple will eliminate the non-touch p
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Flying today? Get a cheap Apple TV while you're at it
Airport-centric authorized Apple dealer iStore has a blowout sale on Apple TV hardware chain-wide. If there are any left by the time you read this, in airports, they are selling the third-generation 128GB with Ethernet model for $129.99 plus tax. Your mileage may vary, and don't bother checking the store at Reagan National.
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Crime blotter: Apple Store looters in France got bricked iPhones
Jared Kushner's iPhone was reportedly hacked; a major Apple product heist in India; and an investigation concluded after a councilmember found an AirTag on her car, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.
The Apple Store in Lille, FranceThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
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Apple's M5 MacBook Pro plunges to $1,349, lowest price on record
Amazon is clearing out M5 MacBook Pro inventory this weekend, with the 14-inch spec dropping to an all-time low $1,349.99 price.
Grab Amazon's blowout $1,349 M5 MacBook Pro deal while supplies last - Image credit: Apple
Bargain hunters can save $649.01 this weekend on Apple's closeout M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. This spec, which is marked down to $1,349.99 in Space Black, has 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage.Buy M5 MacBook Pro for $1,349.99
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PSA: Manually update your Synology NAS right now
Synology NAS owners should take the network storage devices offline and manually update them as soon as possible, especially for older units.
Synology DS420+
The discovery of vulnerabilities in PHP led to large sections of the Internet updating servers to patch the software flaws. This doesn't just affect commercial webservers, as it is also a problem for home NAS units, including those with services that are accessible over the Internet.The PHP fiasco should've been a warning for everyone to st
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Two years later, Apple Intelligence makes its way to China
Chinese iPhone users will finally get to use Apple Intelligence in the near future, with it rolling out in the country in open beta from November 4.
Apple Intelligence will finally ship in China - Image Credit: Apple
Apple Intelligence has been available in many territories after its 2024 introduction, but China wasn't on the list. After two years, the AI-based features are finally going to be available to use on user devices.Apple confirmed on October 31 that the first core features of Apple In
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iPhone demand sees Apple topple Nvidia as most valuable company, again
Tech stocks have been a bloodbath this last week, but Apple's iPhone has supported the company enough with it once more taking the top spot as the most valuable firm in the world.Apple's valuation is down, but the largest in the world
That top spot has been going back and forth between Apple and Nvidia for some time now, as iPhone and Services demand go up against AI chip consumption. This time, Apple's stock has been rising on the back of multiple hardware releases, plus the seamless transition
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I rely on this Apple Maps feature tons of people don't know exists
After being a Google Maps stalwart, I'm now an Apple Maps convert. This is all thanks to a feature that has been a huge help whether I'm traveling longer distances or just heading out for groceries.
Apple Maps can do more than just show you your route
The feature in question is the ability to quickly and easily share my current ETA with other people. It's a feature I've found many people aren't aware of, yet it's one that I've found to be indispensable.In short, the "Share ETA" feature allows me
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Ternus talks AI, Steve Jobs, and not looking to emulate business CEOs
CEO John Ternus has been doing the rounds promoting the new MacBook Pro, but has now also taken questions about his approach to Apple's business approach.
John Ternus
Even as Ternus has been saying that now is the right time to produce a touch-screen MacBook Pro, he is still being asked about being CEO. Wired's Steven Levy says Ternus was stumped by a question about business leaders who inspire him."I haven't really thought about that," he said. "Of course I've read books, but there's so much to
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Audit your subscriptions this Halloween and stop wasting money
It's Halloween, so it's a great time to make sure you're not getting tricked out of your hard-earned cash and cancel those subscriptions you've forgotten about. Here's how to do it.
Why and how you should audit your subscriptions
Digital hygiene, the practice of keeping a clean, safe digital footprint, is critical for anyone who uses the internet — which is pretty much everyone. Many things fall under the digital hygiene umbrella, from responsible email management to removing your data from da
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Amazon knocks $150 off Apple's M6, M5 Pro Mac mini with 24GB RAM
Amazon has launched steeper 2026 Mac mini markdowns, with M6 and M5 Pro models with 24GB of RAM now $150 off for the weekend.
Save $150 on 2026 Mac mini with 24GB RAM.
Amazon this Friday has increased its Mac mini discounts on two upgraded configurations. The first, the M6 Mac mini, has a boost to 24GB of RAM from the standard 16GB, along with 512GB of storage. Now $1,149, this reflects a $150 discount off MSRP and is $30 below its previous sale price.Buy M6 Mac mini 24GB for $1,149
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How to turn a Siri Remote into a handy Mac controller
A Siri Remote can make controlling a Mac from across the room much easier, and with one utility you can use it as a small trackpad, although you'll need more than macOS's built-in support to get the full experience.Siri Remote with Mac
If your Mac mini is connected to a TV, or you use your MacBook for presentations, reaching for a keyboard to control playback isn't always convenient. An Apple TV Siri Remote lets you manage basic controls from across the room without returning to your Mac.A Siri
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Classic Mac title 'Armor Alley' also playable in Safari
It must be "classic Mac game in the browser" day. Before it was Three-Sixty Pacific's "Armor Alley" for Mac, it was Sir-Tech's "Rescue Raiders" for the Apple II. Regardless of what it was called, or which machine you played it on four decades or so ago, you can play it today in the browser. And, it's free and open source!https://armor-alley.net
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At launch, there were more iPhone Duo in stores than online
Apple chose to have perhaps four times more iPhone Duo stock at retail than for sale online on launch day, and even so, most went home empty-handed.
Apple arranged its limited iPhone Duo stock so that most went to Apple Stores instead of to online pre-orders.
Apple described demand for the iPhone Duo as being "extraordinary," and manufacturer Foxconn has talked about using its international facilities to produce more. Certainly the pre-order stock sold out instantaneously, although a new report
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Amazon's AirTag 2 deal drops the 4-pack to record-low $69.99
Grab four AirTags for just $69.99, an all-time low price, as Amazon unveils weekend Apple deals.
Get 4 AirTags for $69.99 at Amazon.
Amazon's AirTag sale cuts $29.01 off the 4-pack, dropping the 4-pack to a record-low $69.99.Buy AirTag 4-pack for $69.99
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