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Apple today released tvOS 27.2.1, an update to the tvOS 27 operating system that launched in September. tvOS 27.2.1 comes nearly three weeks after Apple released tvOS 27.2. tvOS 27.2.1 brings Siri AI support to the 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K models, but it is available for all ‌Apple TV‌ 4K models that support tvOS 27. Apple announced ‌Siri‌ AI for the ‌Apple TV‌ when debuting the 4th-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. A separate tvOS 27.2 build activates ‌Siri‌ AI on the newest set-top box, but

Apple met with Thai officials earlier this week to discuss spyware warnings received by politicians and other users in the country, Bloomberg reports. The discussions followed Apple's October 29 threat notifications, which reached users in 99 countries. Apple told Bloomberg that it issued the warnings after identifying activity consistent with mercenary spyware attacks, raising concerns about surveillance of Thai political figures. After meeting Apple representatives, Thailand's Digital Economy

Amazon today is back with a discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K for launch day, available for $289.99 , down from $299.00. This is a match of the pre-order discount we saw last week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon provides an estimated delivery date of tomorrow, November 14. Although only a $9 discount, this is the best price we've tra

Apple today released HomePod software version 27.2.1, but it does not enable Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2 . Apple's website continues to say the feature is "coming in a future software update," but it has not provided a timeframe. Due to the HomePod mini 2 having only 2GB of RAM , well below the minimum 8GB of RAM required for dedicated Siri AI, personal context requests will require a paired Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone or iPad with Siri AI turned on. tvOS 27.2.1 was also released today ,

Apple's new HomeView smart home display is available starting today. If you use Canadian French, which is most widely spoken in Québec but also elsewhere, Apple today reiterated that the HomeView will be gaining support for the regional language in a future software update, but it did not provide a timeframe for the update's release. Related Roundup: Apple HomeView Buyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech This article, " HomeView in Québec: A

Apple's HomeView is out today, and we're finally learning all the little details about the new hub. We've rounded up a list of tidbits for those setting up a HomeView or thinking about getting one. Sunglasses Apple says the HomeView probably won't recognize you if you have your face covered, including when wearing sunglasses. If HomeView isn't identifying you, Apple suggests removing anything that would block the camera from seeing your face. The HomeView's screen needs to be angled toward your

For the last three weeks, CNET has been stress testing the iPhone Duo 's hinge on a livestream. After over 451,000 folds, the hinge is showing signs of wear. CNET says the hinge started feeling looser at the 390,000-fold point, and by 440,300 folds, there was enough of a shift in the mechanism that the screen didn't open in full before the machine closed it again, and there was no distinctive snap. It is 5 to 10 degrees from the fully open state and can be opened fully by hand. The wire we use t

The ongoing Microsoft 365 outage is resolving after nearly 24 hours. The company said the underlying issue has been fixed and it is seeing "broad recovery and stability" across its services as it works to restore access to customers. The Microsoft 365 downtime started at approximately 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Customers could not access their Outlook email or use some features in Teams and Copilot. Exchange accounts in Apple Mail were also affected. Most calling, meeting, and messaging fu

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we share first impressions of Apple's new HomeView and Apple TV 4K, including their hardware, everyday usefulness, and experiences with Siri AI. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Following a week with the HomeView , Apple's new smart home device makes a strong impression with its build quality and sound, but leaves questions about how much it adds to a household already filled with Apple products. Its overlap with exist

Apple's new HomeView smart home display launched today and the release notes for HomeView software version 27.2 are now available in a support document . Since these are the first HomeView release notes that Apple has publicly shared, they go over a lot of the device's basic features and functionality: HomeView software delivers powerful, personalized experiences to enjoy entertainment, stay connected, and manage your smart home. It features a conversational Siri AI that helps you find what you

Amazon and Best Buy today have a big collection of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models on sale, starting at $549.00 , down from $799.00. This is a massive $250 discount on the previous-generation device, and it's a match for the all-time low price on these models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You'll find both Black and Natural Apple Watch Ultra 3 models o

The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K began arriving to customers today, and some users noticed the YouTube app is not working . If you have encountered this issue, make sure tvOS 27.2 is installed via Settings → System → Software Updates. If it already is, you may need to restart the Apple TV via Settings → System → Restart. Last, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app. Update: YouTube appears to have implemented a server-side fix. Related Roundup: Apple TV Tag: YouTube Buyer's Gui

TechRadar 's Jacob Krol interviewed Apple's Vice President of Hardware Engineering Matthew Costello about Apple's all-new HomeView smart home display, which is available starting today. The discussion was largely focused on the HomeView's design, with Costello touching on the device achieving a display-related record for Apple products. Specifically, the HomeView's display brightness can automatically go down to just 0.3 nits , which is a record low for any Apple product. This ultra-low brightne

Black Friday is two weeks away, and this week we saw numerous early discount events pop up online, including great sales at Amazon, Anker, Samsung, Walmart, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Early Black Friday Sales What's the deal? Shop early Black Friday events Where can I get it? Amazon , Walmart , Samsung , and Anker A number of retailer

Apple's iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will launch in spring 2027 with an A20 chip, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reiterated on the latest episode of his "Power On" podcast . The remarks align with his previous reporting on the launch timing. The iPhone Air 2 is also expected at the same time. Related Roundups: iPhone 17e , iPhone 18 Tags: Bloomberg , Gurman Buyer's Guide: iPhone 17e (Caution) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone 18 and 18e Coming in Spring 2027 With A20 Chip " first appeared on Ma

King Charles III will join Elton John on Apple Music 1 this Saturday for a special episode of "Rocket Hour" marking 50 years of The King's Trust. The episode premieres at 9 a.m. GMT on November 14, the King's 78th birthday. Recorded during his October visit to ‌Apple Music‌'s London studios, the conversation covers the musicians and fundraising concerts associated with the charity throughout its history. Charles and John discuss performances at venues including Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert

The first three HomeView -compatible smart home accessories in the Apple Home Collection are available to order starting today, including the LG Indoor Cam ($199.95), LG Outdoor Cam ($299.95), and LG Video Doorbell ($249.95). The remaining accessories from LG and Schneider Home are expected to launch by early 2027. Related Roundup: Apple HomeView Tags: Apple Home , Apple Home Collection Buyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech This article, "

The worldwide Microsoft 365 outage continues, leaving users unable to access email and disrupting features in Teams, Copilot, and other services, although Microsoft says recovery efforts are making progress. Issues emerged on Thursday, November 12, with nearly 130,000 Outlook reports recorded on Downdetector shortly after 1 p.m. Eastern, according to the Associated Press . The disruption extended to businesses and government operations, with Japan confirming a significant impact on government IT

Apple is releasing two new products today, Friday, November 13: the all-new Apple HomeView and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, both of which have been available to pre-order since mid-October. Apple HomeView : Apple's new smart home display, powered by Apple Intelligence with Siri AI, for entertainment and managing the home. Available in tabletop and wall-mounted models, it can recognize up to six users by face, each with a personalized Home Screen. The HomeView is priced at $299. Apple TV 4K

The 4th-generation Apple TV 4K with an A19 chip and Siri AI support is available starting on November 13, and we were able to spend some time with it ahead of launch. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. ‌Siri‌ AI is the headline feature, and while it's not perfect, it works better than the prior version of ‌Siri‌. ‌Siri‌ was able to pull up multiple movie and TV show recommendations and answer questions about content. Apple says ‌Siri‌ AI is in beta, and there's more work

An upcoming tvOS 27.2.1 update will bring Siri AI to the 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K models, according to Apple. A support document outlining ‌Siri‌ AI requirements across Apple products says tvOS 27.2.1 supports ‌Siri‌ AI on the ‌Apple TV‌ 4K (2nd generation and later), but the software hasn't yet been released. While older ‌Apple TV‌ models will need tvOS 27.2.1 for ‌Siri‌ AI, Apple appears to have a special ‌Siri‌ AI build of tvOS 27.2 for the 4th-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. Reviewers w

Apple announced an all-new home product a month ago, and it's now starting to arrive to customers. It's Friday, November 13, in Australia and New Zealand, which means it's the HomeView launch day. Customers who pre-ordered Apple's new home hub will soon be sharing pictures and first impressions on the MacRumors forums, Reddit, Instagram, and other social media networks. If you got a HomeView, let us know what you think in the comments below. Apple sees HomeView as the center of the home, and fun

It's a Christmas miracle: some customers who ordered the iPhone Duo through Apple and received an estimated January 25 delivery date saw their delivery windows move up to December 14 to December 21 today, according to comments posted in the MacRumors Forums and on X . A few customers have even seen their delivery date move from January 25 to December 12 to December 14 . Apple's online store still shows a January 25 delivery date for iPhone Duo orders placed today. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buy

Apple today shared an in-depth look at how it's using Secure Exclaves to protect camera and microphone data on the HomeView, iPhone 18 Pro , and other products. Apple describes Secure Exclaves as compartmentalized runtimes that process camera and microphone data while isolated from the rest of the operating system. Data processed in Secure Exclaves is not available to the rest of the OS, apps, or Apple, but processing can take advantage of the full application processor. Secure Exclaves power se

With the HomeView set to start arriving to some users in just a matter of hours, Apple has released a new HomeView Software 27.2 update. The software has a build number of 24V526, and it is the second 27.2 update Apple has released for the device. Customers receiving the HomeView this week will need to install a software update during the setup process. The HomeView ships with HomeView Software 26.5 , which is approximately six months old. Apple planned to release the HomeView earlier than Novem

Apple today revised its U.S. trade-in estimates, with increases for many older iPhones, reductions for several Pro models, and newly listed offers for six Samsung foldables. The iPhone 17 Pro has the largest dollar reduction among the affected iPhones, dropping $45 to a maximum of $740. The iPhone 17 Pro Max falls $30 to $855, while the iPhone Air and standard iPhone 17 each gain $30, bringing both to $615. Many older models recover some of the value lost in September's reductions . Most remain

Apple Sports was updated today with support for the UFC, allowing mixed martial arts (MMA) fans to keep track of fights in the free iPhone app. The latest version of the Apple Sports app provides live, real-time stats for UFC fights. The app displays full cards of men's and women's fights, round-by-round updates, a heat map of strikes during fights, and more. The app also gained support for three more soccer leagues today: China's Super League, Russia's Premier League, and Sweden's Allsvenskan.

In a post on his Truth Social platform today, U.S. President Donald Trump said he thinks that Apple's chairman Tim Cook should become Nvidia's CEO. Nvidia today announced that Jensen Huang has resigned as the company's CEO effective immediately following reports that he had two extramarital affairs, including one that the U.S. government believes involved a spy working for the Chinese government. Nvidia has appointed its CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO. Nvidia's board of directors has initiated

Apple today shared its annual holiday season ad , in which a young man rediscovers his creativity after receiving a MacBook Neo as a gift from his parents. The short film, titled The Dreamer , is directed by Melina Matsoukas. "Watch the new Apple Holiday Film about a parents' gift that helps their son rediscover his creativity," said Apple, in the video's description. "Sometimes all it takes to remember what makes us special, is someone who believes in us. A celebration of creativity and the peo

Today we're tracking a major sale on official Apple accessories at Amazon , with the best prices of the year on iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max cases, Apple Watch Bands, and more. iPhone Cases Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon has further discounted Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max cases this week, with prices starting as low as $29.33 for the iPhone 18 Pro Silico