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Check Siri AI support for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro, including expressive voices, regions, languages, and setup.

Halide Mark III 3.2 lets iPhone 18 Pro owners choose any aperture between f/1.48 and f/4, adds Aperture Priority, and brings two new Looks to all devices.

How to get Siri AI on iPhone: turn on the new Siri with Apple Intelligence in Settings, then set it to listen for "Siri" or "Hey Siri".

Bloomberg reports Apple plans to unveil a six-inch smart home display on October 13 that recognizes household members and shows each person's own content.

Apple Pay is now available in India for Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with Mac support coming soon.

Apple TV has released a trailer for Mackenzie Crook's six-episode comedy 'Small Prophets,' debuting October 7 outside the U.K.

OpenAI is rolling out Dots, GPT-6 Astra agents with their own cloud computers and connected apps, to eligible ChatGPT Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise users.

iFixit gives AirPods 5 a 2/10 repairability score after removing the earbuds' batteries with basic tools. The charging case was destroyed before its battery could be reached.

John Ternus is considering more frequent Apple product launches and a leaner management structure as hardware engineering cuts begin, Bloomberg reports.

Final Cut Camera 2.4 adds iPhone 18 Pro aperture control, a redesigned interface, Cinematic effects for regular video, scopes, and clean SDI output.

Apple is adding Pixelmator Pro selection tools, iPhone 18 Pro Cinematic editing, new productivity templates, and Freeform improvements to Creator Studio.

Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics have released a family guide to Screen Time, child accounts, safety settings, and device schedules.

Watch the trailer for 'Nocturne,' Apple TV's 10-episode crime drama starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham. It premieres October 30.

Apple TV has renewed French-language drama 'Carême' for a second season, with Benjamin Voisin returning and filming set to begin in Paris.

Claude Sonnet 5.5 is available with faster output, stronger coding results, and lower per-task costs, while keeping Sonnet 5's token prices.

Apple releases visionOS 27.0.1 for Apple Vision Pro. The public update carries build 24M372 and is available through Software Update.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max reached its Lock Screen in 12.70 seconds, 0.30 seconds ahead of the iPhone 17 Pro Max and 2.70 seconds ahead of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Today's best tech deals include AirPods Max 2 at $479, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro at $2,699, and Samsung's 4K Odyssey OLED G8 at $699.99.

Apple releases macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1, Tahoe 26.7.1, and Sequoia 15.8.1. The Golden Gate update contains bug fixes.

Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 and iPadOS 27.0.1 alongside 26.7.1 updates, fixing iPhone 18 Pro restarts, camera artifacts, and a touch issue.

Compare Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Ultra 2 on battery life, Readiness, satellite features, screen size, and the reasons to upgrade.

How to show your Mac's battery percentage in the menu bar, with the Show Percentage switch in the Battery Options of System Settings.

The U.S. iPhone 18 Pro Max still uses Qualcomm hardware, but Gurman expects every 2027 iPhone model to switch to Apple's own modem.

What the iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture changes, when to use f/1.48 through f/4, and what camera reviewers found in real tests.

Amazon has the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max, 36GB of memory, and a 2TB SSD in Silver at $3,499, $900 below Apple's price of $4,399.

Apple's N224 headset has several designs under study, including an external computing puck, but it may not ship before late 2028 or early 2029.

A federal jury awarded Taction $5.7 billion after finding Apple's Taptic Engine in iPhones and Apple Watches infringed two haptic technology patents.

How to stop spam calls on iPhone: send calls from numbers you haven't saved straight to voicemail with Screen Unknown Callers.

Apple and Qualcomm have renewed their global patent license agreement effective April 1, 2027, as Apple expands use of its own cellular modems.

Compare Beats 360 and AirPods Max 2 on comfort, ANC, battery life, Android support, wired audio, and price.

Leaked Apple code reveals a new iPad mini with A20 Pro, new HomePod mini colors, and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with an A19-series chip.

Blackmagic Camera for iOS adds iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture controls, ProRes recording to Pro Video Storage, and Cinematic mode support.

How to find your iPhone IMEI number in Settings, with a code in the Phone app, on the box, or from another device when your iPhone is lost.

Compare aluminum, titanium, and ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 models on weight, dimensions, display glass, finishes, and cost.

Amazon has the white Magic Keyboard for iPad Air at $200 for the 11-inch model and $250 for the 13-inch model, $69 below Apple's prices.

Apple's new video shows how parents can set up Child Accounts, approve apps and websites, and manage Screen Time on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Square sellers can now manage and sync Apple Maps listings from the dashboard, including hours, logos, business details and customer action links.

Apple TV has announced new Snoopy and Fraggle Rock specials, free weekends for three Charlie Brown classics, and a November family film premiere.

Apple says a software fix should be available early next week for freezes and reboots on iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max triggered by failed Face ID attempts.

Apple TV has shared the first images from 'The Wanted Man,' an eight-episode crime drama starring Hugh Laurie that premieres January 6, 2027.

How to turn off Liquid Glass transparency on iPhone, from the new tint slider in Settings to the Accessibility switch that turns it off.

Compare Apple Watch Series 12 and Series 10 on health sensors, battery life, charging, durability, and design before upgrading.

Apple has released watchOS 27.0.1 for Series 12 and Ultra 4 to fix unexpected restarts, installable via Settings with the watch on its charger.

Apple is expected to keep a four-sided bending display for the 20th-anniversary iPhone Pro in 2027 while delaying COE and LTPO+ over cost and readiness.

Apple is developing a screenless health and fitness tracker with a thin fabric band to rival Whoop, though it may not launch before 2028.

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions will soon support premium video, including exclusive episodes, ad-free video, early access, and bonus content.

Amazon is taking pre-orders for Beats 360 in Black and Cloud at $349 ahead of the September 24 launch, with cushion kits listed at $9.99.

Season two of 'Where's Wanda?' begins October 21 on Apple TV, with the Klatt family investigating a murder to clear their daughter's name.