Apple's extended holiday returns are now in effect, with a January 8 deadline in the U.S. and later dates in some countries. Financing exclusions apply.
Apple has set terms for seven bond series maturing between 2028 and 2036, with about $7.47 billion in net proceeds and settlement scheduled for November 9.
Public testers can try the redesigned Health app and new Safari features, with the first 27.3 betas also available for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod.
Edits for Mac offers a multi-track timeline, color grading, and direct Instagram publishing, with AI agents able to assemble videos for further manual editing.
Some Apple engineers' daily AI budgets have fallen from $300 to $200, with further cuts under consideration and exceptions available for heavier users.
Safari gets a sidebar tab layout and an option to darken websites without their own dark appearance, alongside new Siri actions on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
The Siri AI developer preview adds custom app actions and multi-step skills, with internal testing available now and App Store submissions opening in spring.
The PROLED XDR display uses pixel-level compensation and two OLED layers to limit aging, with Apple detailing how the system works in a technical paper.
New App Store declarations cover dating, romantic virtual companions, and location sharing, with all developers required to respond by January 12, 2027.
Mac and iPad demand has exceeded Apple's expectations, with memory supply set to limit holiday availability as advanced-chip manufacturing constraints ease.
The Philippines plans to deploy 170,000 MacBook Neos to teachers and staff, Apple's biggest Mac education deal, as the company reports record annual Mac sales.
Affinity for iPad combines sketching, vector design, photo editing, and page layout in a free app, with Apple Pencil support and optional paid Canva AI tools.
HomeView Software 27.2 strings point to security camera recording, live streaming, and privacy controls ahead of Apple's smart display launch on November 13.
An Apple Watch bug can leave the Always On display an hour off after daylight saving time changes, but alarms still work and two simple fixes are available.
iPhone 18 Pro-series sales rose 29% in China during the first three weeks, offsetting declines in the U.S. and Japan, according to Counterpoint Research.
Samsung Canada's Galaxy Z Fold8 campaign uses simulated screen damage to mock iPhone Duo display failures, which Apple says affect a small number of units.