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Apple Shares 2026 Holiday Ad 'The Dreamer' Featuring MacBook Neo [Video]

Apple Shares 2026 Holiday Ad 'The Dreamer' Featuring MacBook Neo [Video]

Posted 54 minutes ago
· Apple News
A young artist reconnects with his childhood love of drawing after his parents give him a MacBook Neo in Apple's 2026 holiday film, 'The Dreamer'.
Former Apple Chip Architect Says AI Cuts Months From Early CPU Design

Former Apple Chip Architect Says AI Cuts Months From Early CPU Design

Posted 55 minutes ago
· Apple News
Gerard Williams III says Nuvacore has shortened early CPU research from 7–12 months to 2–3 months, while its first processor is still in development.
Apple Shares First Look at 'She's Fine' Starring Elizabeth Banks

Apple Shares First Look at 'She's Fine' Starring Elizabeth Banks

Posted 59 minutes ago
· Apple News
Apple TV's new comedy 'She's Fine' stars Elizabeth Banks, Rob Delaney, Ted Danson, and Katey Sagal. The 10-episode season premieres January 27, 2027.
iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Expected to Get A20 Chip in Spring 2027 [Gurman]

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Expected to Get A20 Chip in Spring 2027 [Gurman]

Posted 1 hour ago
· Apple News
Apple's spring iPhone lineup is expected to share the regular A20 chip, distinct from the A20 Pro already used in the iPhone 18 Pro models and Duo.
Blackmagic Announces Spatial Audio Microphone With Apple Technology and iPhone Support

Blackmagic Announces Spatial Audio Microphone With Apple Technology and iPhone Support

Posted 15 hours ago
· Apple News
Blackmagic's new Ambisonic Microphone uses Apple-licensed technology and 108 microphones to capture spatial audio, with direct iPhone recording support.
Apple Invites Adds Guest Polls and Floating Emoji Effects

Apple Invites Adds Guest Polls and Floating Emoji Effects

Posted 15 hours ago
· Apple News
Apple Invites 1.13 adds polls for guests to vote on event details and an emoji effect that floats across invitations, plus bug fixes and improvements.
Google Brings Gemini Live to Apple CarPlay

Google Brings Gemini Live to Apple CarPlay

Posted 23 hours ago
· Apple News
Google is rolling out Gemini on Apple CarPlay, with Gemini Live conversations, connected Gmail and Calendar features, and chat history synced to iPhone.
Apple Accessory Deals: iPhone 18 Pro Cases From $29.33, Magic Mouse $59.99, and More

Apple Accessory Deals: iPhone 18 Pro Cases From $29.33, Magic Mouse $59.99, and More

Posted 23 hours ago
· Apple News
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro cases are up to 40% off, and the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and AirTag 2 are at all-time lows.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Tops CNET Battery Test of 32 Smartphones

iPhone 18 Pro Max Tops CNET Battery Test of 32 Smartphones

Posted November 11, 2026
· Apple News
iPhone 18 Pro Max placed first overall in CNET's 32-phone battery comparison, while iPhone 18 Pro led video streaming and iPhone Duo tied the mixed-use lead.
OLED iPad mini vs. M4 iPad Air: Better Display or Bigger Screen?

OLED iPad mini vs. M4 iPad Air: Better Display or Bigger Screen?

Posted November 11, 2026
· Apple News
The new iPad mini gets OLED, but the M4 iPad Air gives you more room to work. We compare size, keyboards, performance, and current prices.
Apple Chipmaker TSMC Approves Up to $1 Billion in OpenAI and Anthropic Investments

Apple Chipmaker TSMC Approves Up to $1 Billion in OpenAI and Anthropic Investments

Posted November 11, 2026
· Apple News
TSMC approved up to $500 million each in OpenAI and Anthropic, with the Anthropic purchase tied to its IPO price, plus a semiconductor investment company.
Apple Support Community Forums to Permanently Close on November 20

Apple Support Community Forums to Permanently Close on November 20

Posted November 11, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's Support Community forums will permanently close on November 20, 2026. The site is already read-only, with existing discussions still accessible.
Apple Highlights iPhone Duo, HomeView, and More in 2026 Holiday Gift Guide

Apple Highlights iPhone Duo, HomeView, and More in 2026 Holiday Gift Guide

Posted November 11, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's 2026 holiday gift guide features iPhone Duo, HomeView, and touchscreen MacBook Pro, alongside personalized gifts and colorful accessories.
iFixit Teardown Reveals How Touchscreen MacBook Pro's Glowing Apple Logo Works [Video]

iFixit Teardown Reveals How Touchscreen MacBook Pro's Glowing Apple Logo Works [Video]

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
iFixit's touchscreen MacBook Pro teardown reveals four LEDs behind the glowing Apple logo, successful Touch ID calibration, and a 5/10 repairability score.
Apple to Investigate After Three Workers Die at Tata iPhone Parts Plant

Apple to Investigate After Three Workers Die at Tata iPhone Parts Plant

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is assisting an investigation after three contract workers died during maintenance at Tata's iPhone components factory in Hosur, India.
Apple Confirms Outage Affecting iCloud, Photos, Find My, and More

Apple Confirms Outage Affecting iCloud, Photos, Find My, and More

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
Apple reports ongoing problems with iCloud Mail, Photos, Find My, and other services, with some users affected since late Tuesday afternoon.
Ring Announces Flying Drone Cam and Rover Security Robot [Video]

Ring Announces Flying Drone Cam and Rover Security Robot [Video]

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
Ring's new robots use AI Pilot to navigate and investigate alerts, with a $249.99 flying indoor camera and a $999.99 Rover designed for business security.
Amazon Announces Black Friday Week Sale Running November 19-30

Amazon Announces Black Friday Week Sale Running November 19-30

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
Amazon previews discounts on Echo devices, Beats, Sonos, TVs, and more, with daily deal drops and extra releases on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Today's Best Tech Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 4 $699.99, LG 65-Inch OLED TV $999.99, and More

Today's Best Tech Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 4 $699.99, LG 65-Inch OLED TV $999.99, and More

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
Today's best tech deals include Apple Watch Ultra 4 at $699.99, LG's 65-inch B6 OLED TV at $999.99, AirPods Pro 3 at $199, and Sony's WH-1000XM6 at $378.
Anthropic Launches Claude Sheets and Whiteboards, Previews Meetings

Anthropic Launches Claude Sheets and Whiteboards, Previews Meetings

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
Claude gains shared spreadsheets and whiteboards on paid plans, while expanded connectors bring full apps into its workspace and Meetings is coming soon.
Apple Announces Swift Student Challenge 2027 for All Apple Platforms

Apple Announces Swift Student Challenge 2027 for All Apple Platforms

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
Submissions run February 8-28, with Xcode apps now eligible alongside app playgrounds and a 500 MB limit for projects judged offline in the 2027 challenge.
Apple Debuts Trailer for 'Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift' [Video]

Apple Debuts Trailer for 'Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift' [Video]

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
Watch the trailer for 'Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift,' premiering December 4 on Apple TV with Lilli Cooper and a performance by Nicole Scherzinger.
Apple TV Adds Sign Language Interpretation Starting November 13

Apple TV Adds Sign Language Interpretation Starting November 13

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
The Apple TV app will offer ASL and BSL for supported movies, starting with Being Heumann and F1, with more titles coming later this year.
Apple Arcade Adds Football Manager 27 Touch, Reveals Four December Games

Apple Arcade Adds Football Manager 27 Touch, Reveals Four December Games

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
Football Manager 27 Touch is out now on Apple Arcade, with Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+, and more arriving December 3.
Adobe Updates Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom With New AI Editing Tools

Adobe Updates Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom With New AI Editing Tools

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
The Adobe MAX updates bring adjustable lighting to Photoshop, audio separation to Premiere, and expanded Lightroom camera tethering on desktop and iPad.
Apple Maps Could Factor Parking and Walking Into Arrival Estimates

Apple Maps Could Factor Parking and Walking Into Arrival Estimates

Posted November 10, 2026
· Apple News
An internal iOS 27.3 flag tracks time spent near a destination before parking and walking afterward, but Maps does not yet use the data for arrival estimates.
Download the Official MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Wallpaper

Download the Official MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Wallpaper

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
Download the official MacBook Pro PROLED XDR wallpaper in 3472 x 2266 resolution. Get the full-size JPG or a ZIP with JPG and PNG versions.
Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 With Faster Output and Lower Prices

Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 With Faster Output and Lower Prices

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 bring claimed coding and reasoning gains, up to 30% faster output, and lower API prices, with an optional fast mode.
Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, Tahoe 26.7.3, and Sequoia 15.8.3

Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, Tahoe 26.7.3, and Sequoia 15.8.3

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's Mac updates include separate builds for M6 MacBook Pro and iMac models and the PROLED XDR MacBook Pro, plus Tahoe 26.7.3 and Sequoia 15.8.3.
Apple Releases visionOS 27.2.1 for Apple Vision Pro

Apple Releases visionOS 27.2.1 for Apple Vision Pro

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
Apple Vision Pro's latest software update carries build 24N124 and follows visionOS 27.2, which added Siri AI controls and SynthID watermark support.
Apple Releases watchOS 27.2.1 and watchOS 26.6.1

Apple Releases watchOS 27.2.1 and watchOS 26.6.1

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
The Apple Watch releases carry builds 24S132 and 23U95, with watchOS 27.2.1 following the Siri AI update released in October.
Apple Releases iOS 27.2.1 and iPadOS 27.2.1 [Download]

Apple Releases iOS 27.2.1 and iPadOS 27.2.1 [Download]

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's latest iPhone update includes bug fixes and security updates, with iOS/iPadOS 26.7.3 and 18.7.12 also released for earlier software branches.
Apple Turns Checkout Into a Fight Scene in New Apple Pay Ad [Video]

Apple Turns Checkout Into a Fight Scene in New Apple Pay Ad [Video]

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
A corner-store fight turns groceries into weapons in Edgar Wright's new Apple Pay ad, showing quick checkout and Face ID authentication in action.
Apple Starts Selling Extra AI Usage for Creator Studio

Apple Starts Selling Extra AI Usage for Creator Studio

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's new $49.99 AI usage packs let Creator Studio subscribers exceed monthly limits, with unused usage rolling over for up to 12 months after purchase.
Apple to Open Five Developer Academies and Manufacturing Academy in Turkey

Apple to Open Five Developer Academies and Manufacturing Academy in Turkey

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's Turkey investment includes free nine-month developer courses starting in 2027 and its first Manufacturing Academy outside the U.S. in 2028.
Apple Music Names Olivia Dean Artist of the Year for 2026

Apple Music Names Olivia Dean Artist of the Year for 2026

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
Olivia Dean becomes the first UK artist to receive Apple Music's Artist of the Year award, following The Art of Loving and a Grammy-winning year.
iPhone 18e Rumored to Get Larger Display and Share iPhone 18 Battery

iPhone 18e Rumored to Get Larger Display and Share iPhone 18 Battery

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple News
A purported internal diagram points to a shared 4,430 mAh battery for iPhone 18 and 18e, alongside a disputed claim of matching 6.3-inch displays.
20 iPhone Settings to Turn Off [Video]

20 iPhone Settings to Turn Off [Video]

Posted November 9, 2026
· Apple Tutorials
Twenty iPhone settings to turn off or change for more privacy, longer battery life, and fewer interruptions, with the steps for each.
Apple Could Turn Siri AI Into an Autonomous Agent in 2027 [Gurman]

Apple Could Turn Siri AI Into an Autonomous Agent in 2027 [Gurman]

Posted November 8, 2026
· Apple News
A future Siri could keep pursuing tasks between conversations, moving beyond individual commands as Apple explores more autonomous AI capabilities.
M6 MacBook Pro vs. OLED M5 Pro: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

M6 MacBook Pro vs. OLED M5 Pro: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Posted November 8, 2026
· Apple News
The M6 MacBook Pro is cheaper, but the OLED model adds touch and M5 Pro power. Compare the screens, memory, ports, battery ratings, and current prices.
Apple Deals Today: 13-Inch MacBook Air $250 Off, Apple Watch Ultra 4 $699.99, and More

Apple Deals Today: 13-Inch MacBook Air $250 Off, Apple Watch Ultra 4 $699.99, and More

Posted November 8, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air with a 1TB SSD is $250 off, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 and the M6 Mac mini are at all-time lows of $699.99 and $949.
Ternus Reportedly Urges Federighi to Accelerate Apple's AI Plans

Ternus Reportedly Urges Federighi to Accelerate Apple's AI Plans

Posted November 8, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's CEO pressed Craig Federighi for a more ambitious AI roadmap in a private meeting, while Siri engineering chief Mike Rockwell weighs his future.
Apple Gives iOS 28 Engineers More Time to Build New Features [Report]

Apple Gives iOS 28 Engineers More Time to Build New Features [Report]

Posted November 8, 2026
· Apple News
The first iOS 28 development milestone gave engineers six weeks to explore and code new features, with less time reserved for integrating them.
Claude Adds Bank Account Connections for Personal Finance

Claude Adds Bank Account Connections for Personal Finance

Posted November 7, 2026
· Apple News
Claude's new Personal Finance beta connects accounts through Plaid to analyze spending and upcoming bills, without permission to move or invest your money.
The 512GB iPad mini Gets More Than Extra Storage

The 512GB iPad mini Gets More Than Extra Storage

Posted November 7, 2026
· Apple News
The 512GB A20 Pro iPad mini adds a CPU core and a second Neural Engine. Here's what the upgrade buys and when the cheaper models make more sense.
Apple Developing Siri AI 'Memory Graph' for Personal Context

Apple Developing Siri AI 'Memory Graph' for Personal Context

Posted November 7, 2026
· Apple News
Code findings point to a Siri AI memory system spanning relationships, routines, and health, but key parts of the infrastructure remain unfinished.
Apple Highlights Fast Apple Card Approval in New Ad [Video]

Apple Highlights Fast Apple Card Approval in New Ad [Video]

Posted November 6, 2026
· Apple News
A therapist applies for Apple Card during a session in Apple's latest ad, highlighting signing up on iPhone and using the card once approved.
Apple Could Merge iPhone Action Button Into Camera Control Next Year [Rumor]

Apple Could Merge iPhone Action Button Into Camera Control Next Year [Rumor]

Posted November 6, 2026
· Apple News
A new rumor points to one iPhone button for camera access and custom actions, with the separate Action button disappearing starting in late 2027.