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If you're feeling overwhelmed with the amount of notifications you're receiving, you're hardly alone — that's why we're here to show you how to manage notifications on your iPhone . How to manage notifications on iOS 27 For as great as the iPhone is, it can be pretty distracting when you think about it. According to a study done in 2024, the average person receives 146 notifications per day. And, the younger you are, the more notifications you receive. Those in Generation Z received about 181 no

The Abxylute M4 joins the growing trend of tiny iPhone controllers with an excellent concept, but its tiny layout and iPhone placement make it tough to use. Abxylute M4 review: a tiny MagSafe controller I have mixed feelings about the Abxylute M4. It should be the perfect pocketable companion controller for my iPhone. However, multiple problems emerged the first time I picked it up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The Washington Post claims to have the goods on who's chipped in a total of $330 million for the controversial White House demolition and ballroom project. Apple is said to have donated $25 million, as has Nvidia. Microsoft is in for $10 million, and so is Lockheed Martin. The White House declined comment on individual donors. https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/10/15/secret-documents-reveal-donors-behind-330-million-trumps-ballroom/ Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on o

The new version 4.5 of Apple Sports provides "key stats" during breaks in the action you're following. And, there's more soccer league coverage. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's HomeView is trying to do a lot. So much, in fact, that it makes me wonder if there was a point where Apple ever thought to ask if it was doing too much. Apple's new $300 HomeView: who is it for? When Apple announced the Apple HomeView, I was neither surprised nor impressed. I wasn't surprised because we've known it was coming for the better part of two or three years now. I wasn't impressed because I'm clearly not the target market. I don't know if it makes me deeply uncool, but I genuin

Save $200 on Apple's upgraded 13-inch MacBook Air M5 that's equipped with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD - Image credit: Apple Amazon's mid-October MacBook Air sale delivers $200 in savings on a popular configuration that features a bump up to 24GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD. Buy MacBook Air 24GB, 1TB for $1,599 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple has detailed a new system, called Minions, that uses the idle GPUs found in Apple Silicon Macs to create a virtual GPU cloud that combines untapped processing power to chew through complex AI workloads. Mac Studio and Mac mini can become part of a Minion system Described by Apple as a dynamic virtual GPU cloud that "aggregates idle Apple Silicon GPUs" across Macs, Minions can aid teams that need to work with large-scale machine learning inference workloads. Apple's researchers have been us

We've learned a few finicky details from Apple's HomeView launch, including how the live security camera tiles work, how photo albums are displayed, and how to mount the display where a light switch used to be. HomeView, wall-mounted Apple introduced HomeView on October 13 , but some of its smaller features deserve a closer look. Beyond the hardware and Siri AI features covered in our HomeView hands-on , details from the launch demonstrations reveal more about how the device works around the hou

According to Mark Gurman on his latest episode of the Power On podcast, during the two-year process of developing the new iPad mini, Apple tried both 60Hz, and a ProMotion 120Hz display. He's not certain which Apple decided on for the imminent release. We'll all find out together, I guess. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apples-big-smart-home-bet-is-finally-here/id6817744297?i=1000796459643 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple Intelligence isn't made to be like Claude, Grok, or other AI tools that the Silicon Valley "lunatic fringe" praise, says Greg Joswiak , it's built to help regular users. Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing - image credit: Apple. Apple has long been criticized for being behind on AI with Apple Intelligence , although the improved Siri AI has answered many complaints. But speaking to Time magazine, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Josw

Sega and Creative Assembly have acknowledged the incredibly bad response and massive amount of bugs in the Windows and Mac re-release of the product on Steam. As such, the new version has been removed from sale, and the original reinstated, while they figure out how and why the "current experience is not where it needs to be." https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3846830/view/667253496651711518 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

New CEO John Ternus believes Apple should get designs right rather than launch early or emulate rivals, and the iPhone Duo is an example of that. John Ternus and the iPhone Duo - image credit: Apple. Ternus was named as Tim Cook 's successor in April 2026, around 25 years after he first joined the company. But after just 10 years, he was already involved in what would become the iPhone Duo . Speaking to Time magazine, he said that he and five fellow engineers had even filed a patent for foldable

Meta worked with Apple to bring its massive Muse Spark Open AI model to M5 Ultra Mac Studios , letting developers run advanced AI locally instead of relying on cloud servers. Meta Muse and Apple Intelligence Announced on October 15, Muse Spark Open is an open-weight AI model designed for coding, software engineering, and tasks that require multiple steps. Meta developed the model with 816 billion parameters, although only 42 billion are active during processing. Running the model requires at lea

Withings has introduced an Apple Health Sync paywall, requiring all new users to pay $99.99 each year to see their weight within Apple's default Health app. Withings will charge new users $99 per year to sync data with Apple Health. Image Credit: Withings. Withings is a French company known for its smart scales, some of which analyze more than 60 biomarkers, while also offering built-in electrodes and a rechargeable battery. The company also touted its dedicated Withings app, as well as its prod

Amazon has issued 2026 Apple TV 4K and HomeView discounts today, despite the devices being announced mere days ago. Grab preorder Apple TV 4K and HomeView deals - Image credit: Apple You can grab a $10 preorder discount on the 2026 Apple TV 4K at Amazon, bringing the price down to $289.99 heading into the weekend. Although it's a small discount, it does put a few extra bucks back in your pocket if you were planning on purchasing the set-top box. Buy Apple TV 4K for $289.99 Continue Reading on Ap

An iPad mini refresh with an OLED panel is expected at the end of October, but it seems Apple may have leaked its existence early thanks to a French Regulatory website. A new iPad mini is on the way There may be a lot of rumors and anonymous tipsters out there trying to reveal Apple's upcoming products, but sometimes the leaks come from within the company itself. An iPad mini was almost certain to arrive before the end of 2026, but now Apple seems to have confirmed it. A French Apple regulatory

If you can find it, the Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu is a cute addition to anyone's collection, even if you already own the non-Pokemon one. Beats Pill x Pokemon review I've rolled my eyes at many brand collaborations, but one that never fails to attract my attention is Pokemon. Sure, it's the same Beats Pill under a coat of cute paint, but that's enough for the fans. The Beats Pill made in collaboration with Pokemon is adorable, but it doesn't add any flair to your portable music li

Elevation Lab has withdrawn its AirTag Silencer and apologized after acknowledging that permanently disabling the tracker's speaker could help people track victims without their knowledge. Elevation Lab pulls AirTag Silencer over stalking concerns Elevation Lab recently released a tool dubbed the AirTag Silencer. To use it, an AirTag owner could remove the battery, insert the AirTag into a jig, and use a hammer to drive a pin directly into the AirTag's speaker. The pin would permanently silence

Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy. Apple HomeView and more on the AppleInsider Podcast The Apple HomeView is the central smart hub to your Apple Home. It'll display photos, now-playing music, and host information shared from up to six user's iPhones. It's fairly priced at $299 and your hosts discuss exactly where they might fit in thei

If you missed out on getting your iPhone Duo Friday morning, you likely won't see yours show up until early 2027. At least is isn't getting worse anymore. iPhone Duo dates slip into January On Friday, Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable. Announced in September, the buzz following the event left little doubt that it would be an immediate hit. And that certainly seems to be the case. The iPhone Duo sold out almost immediately, with dates slipping into late November and ea

As expected, Apple's iPhone Duo has seen shipping slip back in most configurations instantly. Apple's iPhone Duo is already on backorder. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo began at 8 A.M. Eastern and as with most new iPhones — but not all — the stocks sold out rapidly. With the first moments, shipping dates slipped back to November 16, and then to November 23, for all configurations. Apple never states how many devices it has made ready for sale on day one, but the shipping dates normally provide a

The online version of the Apple Store has gone temporarily offline, all in preparation for the opening of pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone. Variations on this Apple Store notice are always posted right before a change such as opening pre-orders. Image credit: Apple. Whenever Apple makes a small but important change to the online Apple Store, it takes the site down first. It's theatrics more than site maintenance, but it's obviously worth it to Apple despite how u

We have confirmed that Apple's first foldable iPhone is now available to preorder, with launch-day delivery dates expected to slip quickly. iPhone Duo preorders have started The Apple Store is back online, with preorders for the iPhone Duo now officially open. Apple once again is using a queue system and will open the order page when it has reached your spot in the queue. As it's done before, Apple opened a preorder configuration option ahead of the launch, allowing buyers to select their prefer

Wireless carriers are competing for your business with iPhone Duo incentives offering up to $1,200 in bill credits. Get up to $1,200 off an iPhone Duo - Image credit: Apple Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is finally available for preorder, and wireless carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are already offering up to $1,200 off via bill credits. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple won against Envirodigm in a trade secret lawsuit surrounding iPhone's anodization process, but an appeal has revived the case in the hopes of catching Apple in some wrongdoing. iPhone 6 by iPhone 6s A little-known lawsuit was brought against Apple in 2020 by Envirodigm alleging trade secret theft. The company said it had a meeting with Apple in August 2013, revealed a secret anodization process that could be used for iPhone, then Apple used that process from 2015 on without involving Envir

Epic Games now fears that the Department of Justice will let Apple off its antitrust suit with a settlement that does nothing to deter future App Store behavior. Apple's long-running dispute with the DOJ may be coming to an end. Image source: Apple More than two years on from when the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Apple in an enormous antitrust suit , it has once again signaled that it would consider settling the case. But large developers including Epic Games and now also PayPal have told th

The legal team at Apple has been reshuffled, with Meta VP Scott Tucker becoming the VP of global litigation and financial services at the iPhone maker. Apple Park Apple has already made a number of changes to its leadership in 2026, in part due to the introduction of John Ternus as CEO. However, in October, there was another change affecting its legal side. On Friday, Bloomberg reported that Apple had secured the talents of an executive from Meta. According to people familiar with the change, Sc

Weekend deals are in effect at Amazon, with Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro dropping to $2,069 after a $430 discount. You can also save up to $800 on M5 Max configurations. Save $430 on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro this weekend - Image credit: Apple After selling out earlier this week, Amazon has brought back its popular $2,069.10 deal on Apple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro. This configuration in Space Black has Apple's M5 Pro chip with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, along with 24GB of unified memory an

Apple has updated the App Review Guidelines once more, in a crackdown on apps creating non-consensual adult imagery that are sold using bait-and-switch tactics to pass the review process. The App Store prohibits nudification apps. While Apple has a fairly robust App Store Review process and guidelines to match, not everything that makes it through the examination does so legitimately . In some cases, developers use deceitful tactics to hide an app's true nature so it can get into the App Store,

iPhone transaction leads to an armed robbery in Florida, an iPad is stolen from a museum in Vermont, and an iPhone catches a suspected carjacker in Baltimore, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. The Londoner Macau The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The lowest online Mac Studio price on the 2026 line is available at Amazon, with a $200 discount on the standard model. Get Apple's Mac Studio desktop for $2,299 at Amazon. Save $200 on Apple's new Mac Studio that's equipped with an M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU. This desktop also has 36GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD. Retailing for $2,499, Amazon's $200 discount brings the price down to $2,299, delivering the lowest price seen since its September 22 release. Save $200 on

Future versions of the HomeView are being looked at by Apple, with a version using a larger display and a robotic arm potentially arriving as soon as 2027. This is not what the HomeView on a robotic arm will look like Apple's first-generation releases are often competent but gain significant improvements for the second generation. For the HomeView, the next version could get some big upgrades, including a robot arm. According to Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg , Apple is planni

A refresh of Apple Stores taking place on November 6 strongly hints that Apple's OLED iPad mini and touch-enabled MacBook Pro will be available to consumers on or around that date. A current non-OLED MacBook Pro display Back in August , there were rumors of a refresh of Apple Stores in preparation for apple's smart home push, including products like the new HomeView . It now appears that another refresh is planned, coinciding with the introduction of new Macs and iPads . According to Bloomberg's

In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's HomeView is an interesting smart home launch, but it will probably play better in some countries than others. The HomeView looks nice, but probably wouldn't work with my household. 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. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple has acquired AI audio editing firm Samplab, likely to extend Logic Pro's existing stem splitting tools, as well as adding the ability to edit individual notes in chords. Samplab was a stem-splitting music editor - image credit: Samplab. Following its deal with the Huxe AI podcast company, Apple has now acquired Zurich-based Samplab under a similar arrangement. As detailed in the European Union's public list of acquisitions , Apple is to acquire certain assets, and offer employment to certa

A $32.5 billion class-action lawsuit involving the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act and iPhone Photos has been pared down, with the judge partially granting an Apple motion for summary judgment and decertifying one subclass. Photos' facial features are at the heart of a privacy lawsuit In August , a lawsuit surfaced alleging that Apple violated the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA). It was claimed that Apple collected biometric data without user consent, via the Photos app. However, in a Septe

Apple's latest design showcase uses familiar objects to explore how people connect with their surroundings and each other. Image credit: Design Miami/Paris (left) Apple (right) Apple's second Designers of Tomorrow showcase brings four emerging design practices to Design Miami Paris. This year's Design for Presence theme explores how physical objects encourage attention, reflection, and interaction. Curator Rodman Primack heads the exhibition, which Wallpaper* previewed ahead of its opening. Part

As it typically goes, iPhone Duo buyers who had orders after release day may get their order earlier than expected. But, in one country, that may not be the case. iPhone Duo Just like other popular Apple products, preorders for the iPhone Duo sold out within moments of opening. It only took a short while for consumers to see delivery dates go further into the future, before stabilizing to late January . The high demand means there's no chance of simply walking into an Apple Store and buying one

Apple says that demand for the iPhone Duo was "extraordinary," and while it's certain inventory will be low, some reports claim that Apple Stores will have none in stock. Apple Fifth Avenue - image credit: Apple. Apple never says how many of an iPhone model it has ready for pre-order day. Plus there are multiple reports that manufacturing issues meant the iPhone Duo was in short supply from the start, but it still got sold out in mere moments . Now Apple has sent AppleInsider and other venues a

It already has a port just on just about every hardware platform released in the last decade, and now there's finally an unofficial one for Mac. The new vibecoded SkyrimMT project is a one-click installer to get and install everything you need to play the title, with mods, on your Apple Silicon Mac. I've only tested it for a few minutes this morning, but it runs great on a M1 MacBook Air. https://github.com/HorrorPills/skyrimmt Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple has published the overall capacity of the two-battery iPhone Duo in a regulatory filing, showing exactly how it compares to the iPhone 18 Pro and more. Apple's iPhone Duo. Initial rumors claimed that the iPhone Duo would have the largest battery capacity of any iPhone ever made. Then real-world tests showed it performs practically the same as the iPhone 18 Pro , but now the figures are out. As reported by Apple in its EU Energy Labels regulatory filing, the iPhone Duo's battery capacity is

"Ted Lasso" star and co-creator Jason Sudeikis says that he doesn't know if the show will continue, but he wants it to and assumes Apple TV does too. 'Ted Lasso' season four cast - image credit: Apple TV It took three years for Apple to revive "Ted Lasso," and that was despite then-CEO Tim Cook himself wanting more . Now with the fourth season finished, Jason Sudeikis has said he hopes for more. Speaking on the podcast "Talk Easy with Sam Frogoso," Sudeikis said that the idea of reviving the sho

Apple has another release event, and this one is called "Pro and Tell." This is what will make an appearance on the day, including one very long-awaited MacBook Pro upgrade. A second October event is expected soon Fall has been unusually busy for Apple in 2026. After surprise Mac launches in late August and the usual September iPhone event, it's also launched smart home products in October. But it's far from done. There's still more for it to launch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on

The first release candidates for iOS 27.2 , iPadOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2 have arrived for testing. iOS 27 on an iPhone The first release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and HomePod Software 27.2 have surfaced, following four developer beta cycles, three for tvOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2. While a release candidate or RC version means the update is practically at the state it will be

The $900 discount delivers the lowest price of the season for the Space Black M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro . Save $900 on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple Amazon is starting the week strong with a $900 price drop on Apple's high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip. This laptop has an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU, along with 36GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD. After debuting the discount on the Silver finish in late September, Amazon has now applied it to the popu

As the French protests now involving about 600,000 protesters escalate, Apple Sainte-Catherine in Bordeaux was hit first by French youth. Also ransacked was the Lille location, just a few hours later. Apple was not the only retail chain looted during the protests. with Hermes and Louis Vuitton also victoms. https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/mobilisation-du-17-octobre-la-residence-prefectorale-saccagee-par-des-emeutiers-a-bordeaux-le-raid-mobilise-17-10-2026-7IAFA7LT75FG5AQ7E3323DDOZI.php Co

Join 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. "I

Apple's first smart home display is muscling into a market that Amazon currently dominates, with products like the popular Echo Show 8. Here's how the new HomeView compares to Amazon's counterpart. Apple HomeView [left] vs Amazon Echo Show 8 [right] Apple's long-rumored smart home refresh was more than just the expected updates to the Apple TV and HomePod mini . Consumers had a new device to consider adding to their abode. The HomeView is Apple's first foray into smart home displays, as part of

The best iPhone Duo cases protect Apple's foldable without getting in the way of its hinge, with options ranging from slim MagSafe shells to rugged designs with reinforced protection. iPhone Duo cases A conventional iPhone case only needs to fit around one solid body. The iPhone Duo introduces another consideration with its folding hinge, which needs to move freely while the rest of the phone stays protected. Case makers have approached the challenge in different ways. Some favor thin shells tha

The best font websites for Mac offer thousands of free and commercial typefaces, but licensing and compatibility can complicate the search. Here's how to find reliable font repositories, download fonts, and install them on your Mac. Choose your style with fonts Finding a good font isn't particularly difficult. The challenge is choosing a typeface that has the styles you need, works in your apps, and comes with a license that covers what you're making. Some repositories focus on free, open-source