A new rumor sets the exact date and products we can expect for Apple to reveal in late October, which includes the long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro.
New MacBook Pro models are expected at a late October event
A previous rumor already set the table for a second October event in the last week of the month. All bets are on M6 Macs and the new iPad mini, but the latest rumor is a little more definitive.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple will announce the touchscreen MacBook Pro and the
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini rumored for October 27 Apple event
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If we trust it, Home Hub privacy could lead a smart home revolution
via appleinsider.comA new Apple Home hub could kill "smart" appliances, but only if Apple can succeed in convincing us its devices don't retain audio and video recordings.
Apple's 'not a camera' in-home sensor could mean interesting changes for the smart home
There is a rumor of an Apple-made accessory that resembles a large tube of chapstick that could accompany Apple's rumored Home hub tablet. It would have a sensor in it that captures footage at a low frame rate, but doesn't actually "record" video.I discussed t
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TextExpander has a new free tier
via appleinsider.comSome of us here at AppleInsider have used TextExpander for years, and it has grown past our Macs into iPhone and iPad too. Now, there's a new limited free version letting you create up to five cross-platform TextExpander snippets for free.https://textexpander.com
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An iPhone near an LG home accessory will trigger a helpful Dynamic Island hint
via appleinsider.comLG smart home accessories will benefit from Apple's ecosystem, getting iOS 27 notification and setup features that even Matter devices won't.
Apple and LG's new home accessories will display helpful hints in the Dynamic Island - image credit: pdfu
When you first set up a device such as AirPods, you bring it close to your iPhone and the two communicate. It's a spectacular example of Apple's integrated ecosystem, and now a similar thing is coming to accessories.These are specifically the LG smart
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At just 5.2mm, Apple's iPhone Air 2 might miss the point
via appleinsider.comAssuming a new rumor that the iPhone Air 2 will be even thinner than the current model is true, Apple is focusing on the wrong thing and might push buyers even further away from its ultra-thin and light smartphone.
iPhone Air 2 could be even thinner than the original
At 5.6mm thick, the iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever made. Even a year post-launch, it still feels like it could be snapped in half just by picking it up wrong.It could be argued that the iPhone Duo will take the thi
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Apple's M5 MacBook Air is $200 off, with prices from $1,099
via appleinsider.comAmazon is still discounting the M5 MacBook Air by $200 after October Prime Day, with the 13-inch model marked down to $1,099 heading into the weekend.
Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air laptops - Image credit: Apple
Prime Big Deal Days offers on Apple's MacBook Air are still in effect at Amazon, bringing the standard 13-inch model down to $1,099 after a $200 discount. The $200 savings extend to upgraded retail configurations and the 15-inch line as well.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air
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There's a way to play Meta Quest games on Apple Vision Pro
via appleinsider.comIt's not on the App Store, but a new project called AVP Play lists the whole Meta Quest VR catalogue, shows a label on each game telling you if it will run or not, and gets it running for you locally, if it can. Crowdsourcing will (probably) fix what doesn't eventually. There's a good summary of the project, and what it take to get it running, on Reddit.AVP Play
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Telesin Master Grip Kit for iPhone review: Awkwardly packaged real optical zoom
via appleinsider.comWhen you add shutter buttons and lenses to an iPhone, it should improve the experience. The Telesin Master Grip Kit takes usable photos, but doesn't improve the experience or output, and is too expensive.
Telesin Master Grip Kit for iPhone review
I love iPhone photography and Apple has done a lot of work to ensure its computational photography system provides the best and most personal output with each photo. Sometimes, adding accessories can help enhance the experience and elevate the end produ
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October Apple announcements & more Home Hub leaks on the AppleInsider Podcast
via appleinsider.comApple is set to reveal its renewed smart home strategy on October 13 alongside new hardware like the Home Hub, but that's not all that's coming in October. Learn the latest rumors on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Apple is turning its attention to the home in a big way - image credit: Apple.
It seems as if we know everything and nothing about Apple's October 13 announcements. While the new Apple TV 4K, updated HomePod mini, and Home Hub tablet are basically guaranteed at this point, there's a lot we
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Owning an Apple Home: second-party accessories could be the reboot we need
via appleinsider.comMatter was meant to take the guesswork out of the smart home, but as more accessory makers silo themselves in their own ecosystems, Apple needs to take dramatic action on Tuesday.
Apple's Welcome Home event is expected to revitalize the smart home
At first, it made sense that Apple would have some background partnership with LG to get a few new products built for Apple Home onto the market. New clues found in code made it clear that Apple has much larger ambitions that should become clear during
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Right on schedule, sources claim iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut
via appleinsider.comThere's a reason we've built some contacts in China, and refuting supply chain sources saying that demand for the iPhone 18 Pro is so low that Apple has cut back production is one of them.
Allegedly, iPhone 18 Pro demand is low
In October 2025, it was that the iPhone Air orders might be be changing. In 2024, the iPhone 16 was definitely doomed. Or in 2022, it was that Apple might have have scaled back orders for the iPhone 14.Now Nikkei Asia is reporting that suppliers have been told to cut comp
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You can run AI models on that Intel Mac Pro
via appleinsider.comAssuming you've got an AMD video card, and you probably do, you can still run local AI projects. The ToshLLM project claims "Native Metal acceleration, zero cloud, and no per-token bill." It won't be as fast as the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, of course, but it'll use the hardware you already have, at least.ToshLLM
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How to get started with making music in GarageBand for Mac
via appleinsider.comIf you want to make music but don't know where to start, your first port of call should be GarageBand. This is all you need to know about laying tracks in Apple's music tool for macOS.
GarageBand for MacMac's screen. That is, creating the music, producing the track, mastering it, and creating a final song you can share or even sell.
GarageBand is a big stepping stone for Mac users, due to being able to handle all of that work. It's also the starting point for many people wanting to move into a f
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Huxe's AI tools for creating podcasts from a prompt is bought by Apple
via appleinsider.comThe technology behind Huxe, an iOS audio app that using AI to summarize news or automatically generates whole podcasts, has been bought by Apple, which may also be hiring the developer's staff.
Huxe could create entire podcasts from a single AI prompt - image credit: Huxe.
Apple is continuously buying AI firms. Usually it's via a whole acquisition, or an acqui-hire where it wants the team more than the product.Now with Huxe, it has entered a deal to offer employment to some or all of the staff,
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Bambu Lab A2L review: your first 3D printer with plenty of room to grow
via appleinsider.comThe Bambu Lab A2L pairs big prints with little hassle, making it an excellent first 3D printer for ambitious crafters, and at a pretty good price point, too.
Bambu Lab A2L
Bambu Lab reached out to me and told me that it would be launching the A2L, a multifunction filament 3D printer designed for the home crafting enthusiast. Of course, I said I wanted to try it.I've spent a couple of months with it at this point, and as you might expect, I have a lot to talk about.
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini coming at October 27 Apple event
via appleinsider.comA new rumor sets the exact date and products we can expect for Apple to reveal in late October, which includes the long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro.
New MacBook Pro models are expected at a late October event
A previous rumor already set the table for a second October event in the last week of the month. All bets are on M6 Macs and the new iPad mini, but the latest rumor is a little more definitive.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple will announce the touchscreen MacBook Pro and the
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Tim Cook has no intention of interfering with the John Ternus era
via appleinsider.comApple Executive Chairman Tim Cook has no intention of meddling with John Ternus' work as CEO, but he does want to lighten his load by taking on responsibilities with interacting with global governments.
Tim Cook shines the spotlight on the Ternus transition
Apple's new Executive Chairman Tim Cook has been busy with worldwide policy, leaving CEO John Ternus with the day-to-day decision-making at the company. In a recent interview, he said they both have an "incredible level of trust in each other
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There's a hidden upside to the rampocalypse for Apple
via appleinsider.comRAM prices are awful, and that hit the overall PC market to the tune of 20% fewer shipments in the last quarter versus 2025. But, according to IDC, it was less-bad for Apple than almost everybody else, with it seeing a full percentage point market share gain year-over year. Buckle up, prices are only going to get worse.IDC personal computing device tracker
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Ternus shuffle: Apple names new mergers & acquisitions chief
via appleinsider.comIn the latest executive overhaul, Adrian Perica is getting his merger and acquisition responsibilities offloaded to long-time lieutenant Steve Smith.Apple Park
A new CEO takes over, and roles shift. It's effectively a fact of American business. The latest shuffle is a slight reorganization, with mergers and acquisitions moving to a new person.According to a report on Thursday by Bloomberg, Steve Smith is Apple's new M&A head. Smith was formerly Apple's Senior Director of Corporate Developmen
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What to expect from Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' releases
via appleinsider.comApple is releasing more hardware on October 13, with big expectations surrounding its smart home lineup. Here's what you can anticipate Apple will unveil, and what it probably won't.
John Ternus at Apple Park during an event
For product launches, Apple is best known for its September special event, which is the venue for new iPhone models like the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. However, it often holds more events in the fall than just one.Regularly, it holds a second event in October or November,
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Greg Jozwiak teases October 13 'welcome home'
via appleinsider.comApple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Greg Jozwiak has made it exquisitely clear that there is an Apple release happening on October 13. The 17-second video is two people making a needlepoint Apple Logo, teasing the date. Expect the HomePad, or whatever Apple is going to call it, and all of those home automation peripherals.Welcome home. October 13. pic.twitter.com/ChelGSDOTI—Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 8, 2026
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Mac mini M6, M5 Pro deals from $779 are still going strong
via appleinsider.comPrime Big Deal Days offers have been extended on Apple's latest Mac mini, with the 2026 desktop marked down to as low as $779.99.
Save up to $150 on Apple's 2026 Mac mini.
The best online deals we've seen on Apple's new Mac mini are still in effect after Prime Big Deal Days, with prices starting at $779.99. Even the retail M5 Pro configuration is $150 off, bringing the price down to $1,549.Buy 2026 Mac mini from $779.99
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Apple TV turns to Australia, acquires 'Dustfall' crime drama
via appleinsider.comFollowing its rare acquisition of a hit BBC comedy, Apple TV has now bought the six-part crime mini-series "Dustfall" from Australia's ABC network.
Anna Torv starring in "Dustfall" - image credit: Apple TV.
Broadcasters at least used to all have acquisitions departments, and they are the ones who've bought US shows to worldwide audiences. US networks only more rarely acquired overseas shows, and Apple TV appeared to never quite do it, until now.Apple TV has made deals before so that the BBC, for
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Prime Day deals extended: $179 AirPods Pro 3, $349 Apple Watch Series 12, $779 M6 Mac mini
via appleinsider.comAmazon has extended several popular Apple deals after this week's Prime Big Deal Days event. Grab AirPods Pro 3 for $179, save $200 on M5 MacBook Airs, and score a new Apple Watch Series 12 for $349.99.
Save up to $562 on Apple products after Prime Big Deal Days - Image credit: Apple
October Prime Day may have ended, but aggressive deals on Apple hardware have been extended, including price cuts on the new Apple Watch Series 12, M6 Mac mini, and more. Plus snap up MacBook markdowns of up to $562
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'The storytelling genius of Steve Jobs'
via appleinsider.comThis video is mostly a blast from the past for most of us. The Art of Storytelling YouTube channel posted it a few days ago, looking back at how Jobs build the story around product releases, and kept doing it for his entire life. It's worth 20 minutes of your time today.
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iPad has competition from Amazon's new Alexa tablets
via appleinsider.comAmazon is taking on Apple's iPad lineup with three new Alexa tablets that pack larger displays, built-in AI features, and prices starting at just $229.99.Lineup of Alexa tablets
The Alexa Tablet 8, Alexa Tablet 11, and Alexa Tablet 12 Pro feature aluminum bodies, upgraded displays, and built-in Alexa+ integration. Preorders opened October 8, with shipping scheduled to begin October 14.Amazon's new tablets also replace the Fire OS software used on existing Fire tablets with Android and full Googl
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Apple's M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro plunges to $2,437 in post-Prime Day sale
via appleinsider.comA deeper discount on Apple's standard M5 Pro MacBook 16-inch has launched at Amazon after Prime Big Deal Days, saving shoppers $562.
Save $562 on Apple's M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
The lowest price in 30 days has taken effect on Apple's current M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, bringing the Space Black model down to $2,436.53. The $562 online discount is the steepest available across retailers per our 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide, but delivery dates are already slipping.Save $
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Prosser's lawyers try arguing that iOS 26 isn't a trade secret anymore
via appleinsider.comYouTuber Jon Prosser has stepped up his battle against Apple's lawsuit against him, in part by claiming he can't be accused of trade secret theft over iOS 26 now that it has long been released.
Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — image credit: Prosser
It's now more than a year since Apple filed suit against Jon Prosser for allegedly obtaining trade secrets concerning what would become iOS 26. The delay has been down to Prosser missing court deadlines and then Ap
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The Magic Mouse is 17 years old, it's time Apple fixed it
via appleinsider.comThe Magic Mouse will be 17 years old on October 20, 2026. It's beyond time Apple turned it from a curiosity into something that Mac owners actually want to use.
Since 2015, you've charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its base
Apple officially unveiled the original Magic Mouse on October 20, 2009. It would ship with all iMacs, but existing Mac owners could buy one for $69.At the time, Apple made a big thing about it being "the world's first multi-touch mouse," and it was right to. Remember,
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'The Elder Scrolls Online' going Apple Silicon native, finally
via appleinsider.comIn a brief post on Steam, ESO's Game Director, Nick Giacomini, said that performance optimizations and a Universal Binary of the game will arrive in Summer 2027. The first Mac release for the title was in April 2014, and the first Apple Silicon Macs shipped in 2020.Along with the update, some older Intel Macs will get left behind, unfortunately. It's not clear where that line is, yet.News post on Steam
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