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ChatGPT can now connect to iCloud Mail and Calendar to find emails, catch up on your inbox, and manage events across web, desktop, and iOS on all plans.

Morgan credits Apple Watch heart-rate alerts with helping save her life, while Josh explains how closing Activity Rings changed his approach to fitness.

Apple has discussed a $2,899 starting price for its 14-inch OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro, a $400 premium, ahead of its October 28 unveiling, Bloomberg reports.

The $1,699 M6 iMac adds more than processor cores. Here's what the extra $200 buys, what stays the same, and when the $1,499 model is enough.

HomePod mini 2 and HomePod 2 can become speakers for compatible Macs. Check the Wi-Fi 6E requirement, stereo pairing, prices, and limitations.

Google has unveiled Genie 4, an AI world model with real-time scene editing, generated sound and dialogue, and a research preview for trusted testers.

Opera is previewing local AI for websites and extensions on Apple silicon Macs, with opt-in model downloads and no separate AI app or API key required.

Apple's 53-second MacBook Pro ad pairs creative work and coding with music by Teezo Touchdown, highlighting M6 performance and battery life.

Apple has released a trailer for Way of the Warrior Kid, starring Chris Pratt and Jude Hill. The film premieres on Apple TV November 25.

Apple Creator Studio's November update brings OpenAI-powered assistants and new editing tools, with free upgrades for existing subscribers.

The M6 iMac brings faster graphics and on-device AI, Wi-Fi 7, and optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, with pre-orders October 28 and release November 6.

Apple's M6 MacBook Pro adds a 12-core CPU and GPU, faster on-device AI, and Wi-Fi 7, with pre-orders October 28 and availability November 6.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max reached its Lock Screen in 13.30 seconds, 3.17 seconds ahead of the iPhone Duo, though both phones run the A20 Pro chip.

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is $1,349, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max is $600 off, and the M6 Mac mini starts at $779.

Apple says a small number of iPhone Duo units have an inner-display issue and directs affected users to AppleCare for a replacement after reports of cracks.

Apple's full iOS 27.2 release notes detail Siri AI improvements, Suggestions in Messages, Photos updates, and other changes and fixes for iPhone.

Apple's full iPadOS 27.2 release notes cover Siri AI improvements, new Write with Siri entry points, easier multitasking, and other changes for iPad.

Apple's full macOS Golden Gate 27.2 release notes detail Siri AI enhancements, Suggestions in Messages, Photos updates, and other changes for Mac.

Apple's full watchOS 27.2 release notes detail Siri AI conversation recall, expanded personal context, faster responses, and added language support.

Apple's full tvOS 27.2 release notes detail FaceTime links, screen saver personalization, and Find My support for locating Siri Remote from iPhone.

Apple's full visionOS 27.2 release notes cover Siri AI controls, expanded language support, SynthID watermarking, and FaceTime accessibility updates.

Apple's full HomePod Software 27.2 release notes cover Sound Glow, four-speaker surround sound, Mac audio output, and the new Lock controls setting.

The iPhone update expands Siri AI context and adds Messages suggestions, alongside iPadOS 27.2 and new updates for the iOS and iPadOS 26 and 18 branches.

Apple TV gains FaceTime links, new screen saver controls, and Siri Remote Find My support, while tvOS 26.6.1 adds compatibility with the latest remote.

Apple Vision Pro gains Siri app-access controls and text selection, additional Siri languages, SynthID watermark support, and FaceTime accessibility tools.

The update adds animated lighting, persistent Mac audio output, four-speaker surround sound support, and a setting to disable HomePod touch controls.

Siri gains faster replies, conversation recall, and broader personal context in watchOS 27.2, which also adds support for five more languages.

Siri AI gains more personal context and Messages adds action suggestions, as Apple also releases macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 and Sequoia 15.8.2 for older Macs.

The 80-second launch film shows Apple's redesigned tablet in everyday use, highlighting its OLED display, thinner design, and creative capabilities.

The redesigned iPad mini adds an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro, and IP67 protection, starting at $699 with pre-orders October 28 and release November 6.

Mark Gurman suggests Apple could unveil an OLED iPad mini today, followed by M6 Macs on Tuesday and a touchscreen MacBook Pro at Wednesday's event.

Seven iPhone Duo settings you might want to change, from StandBy's poses and Shift Left Edge to Smart Take's flash and Rest Finger to Open.

iFixit's iPhone Duo teardown explores a possible hinge-related cause of screen failures and awards the foldable a provisional 5/10 repairability score.

Apple's OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro is expected to form a pricier tier above today's $2,499-and-up models, with an unveiling planned for October 28.

A reported Reachability update would move content on iPhone Duo's outer display left or right, offering a new option for using the phone with either hand.

Beats Studio Buds + are $99.95, Studio Pro $199.95, Solo 4 $129.95, and the Pill $99.95, with Powerbeats Pro 2 and Powerbeats Fit also on sale.

Apple is reportedly deploying a scanner that runs diagnostics on boxed iPhones, letting stores check returns without opening the sealed packaging.

Apple TV's new 'Full Throttle' episode pairs F1 drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson with Christina Roki and Vince Young for an outing in Austin.

Apple's PC shipment share rose to 9.8% in Q3 2026 as MacBook Neo helped cushion an 11% decline, compared with a 21% drop across the worldwide market.

Today's best tech deals include the 16-inch MacBook Pro at $900 off, AirPods Pro 3 at $199, Sony's WH-CH720N at $88, and Ring and Blink doorbells.

iPhone Duo teardown videos show two batteries totaling 4,883 mAh, a modular USB-C port, and difficult repairs for the Touch ID button and inner display.

An analysis of iOS code reveals sensor identifiers and resolution details for all four iPhone Duo cameras, including its under-display FaceTime camera.

The best iPhone Duo accessories, from the AVS charger it needs for fast charging to cases that cover the hinge, screen protectors, and Apple Pencil.

Calif shows icons and widgets tumbling around an iPhone Duo Home Screen, following its untethered iPhone 18 Pro demo, but no public tool has been released.

Apple Music's web player has a hidden virtual iPod with song previews, a working scroll wheel, and a secret game, discovered on the iPod's 25th anniversary.

Apple shares launch-day images from Shanghai as its first foldable iPhone reaches stores, with hands-on demos, setup help, and new Today at Apple sessions.

1Password for Agents adds approved sign-ins for AI assistants, starting with Muse and Grok Bot, at no extra cost for eligible Individual and Families accounts.

Creator Studio subscribers get a beta assistant for writing, spreadsheets, and presentations, with Apple Intelligence hardware and iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 required.