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Tim Cook says John Ternus should lead Apple his own way as the former CEO focuses on government relations following their September handover.

Adrian Perica will reportedly focus on services as Apple's M&A team returns to finance, while Carson Oliver becomes App Store vice president.

A leaked HomeKitMatter table lists Schneider's thermostat and temperature sensor alongside LG devices, pointing to another possible Apple Home partner.

Apple has announced an October 13 'Welcome home' launch, with a smart home hub, refreshed HomePod mini, and new Apple TV expected.

Many Prime Big Deal Days prices on Apple products are still live at Amazon, including AirPods Pro 3 at $179, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro is down to $2,436.53.

Surface Laptop Ultra takes on MacBook Pro with NVIDIA graphics and touch. Compare prices, screens, ports, software, and whether to wait for OLED.

Watch the trailer for 'Stick' season two, premiering November 4 on Apple TV with Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, and new cast member Rhea Seehorn.

The new Android lineup includes a 120Hz Pro model with an optional Nanomatte display, plus Kids tablets with parental controls and a year of Kids+.

Apple TV has landed 'Dustfall,' a six-episode crime drama starring Anna Torv, for 2027. Australia will see the series on ABC and ABC iview.

Claude's new small model targets quick, high-volume work, while Max and Team subscribers gain monthly API credits and Sonnet 5.5 gets cheaper cache reads.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Deals still live include a 77-inch Sony OLED TV, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, AirPods Pro 3, and robot vacuums from iRobot and Roborock.

Apple's new Creative Labs with The King's Trust offer music and creative workshops for young adults, with more cohorts planned over the next year.

ChatGPT responses can now include interactive tools and visual explanations, with paid-tier rollout today and Free and Go access starting tomorrow.

Version 10.0 brings a native tablet interface to Meta's personal AI agent, with connections to business tools and tasks that require user approval.

Ring's first smart lock uses a built-in dial for emergency power, while five new cameras add indoor 4K video and automatic pan-tilt motion tracking.

Leaked renders show LG's smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor, with details on their features following a report of Apple's involvement.

How to force restart an iPhone that's frozen or won't respond, with the buttons to press on every model.

Five ways to turn off your iPhone, with the buttons, Control Center, Settings, Siri or the Action button, and how to turn it back on.

A battery pull tab and simpler display connector improve Series 12 repairs, but both watches still require opening a glued screen to reach the battery.

The LG-branded accessories would work with Apple's upcoming home hub, but aren't expected to reach consumers for at least a few more months.

John Ternus is expected to lead his first earnings call as CEO alongside CFO Kevan Parekh, with the webcast starting at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET.

The October 2 sale followed the vesting of a performance-based stock award and was made under a prearranged plan, leaving Cook with 3.2 million shares.

Apple's M6 Mac mini is $779.99 on Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days, $119 off its list price. The 512GB model is $949.99.

Apple's latest public betas bring iOS 27.2 testing to more users alongside updates for iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, following developer beta 3.

An OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro could arrive this fall. Here is when waiting makes sense—and when a discounted M5 model is still worth buying.

Prime Big Deal Days Anker deals include Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds at $135.99, Anker Prime chargers, eufy cameras, and the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2.

Prime Big Deal Days deals include AirPods Pro 3 at $179, Apple Watch Series 12 from $349.99, Ultra 4 at $699.99, and AirPods Max 2 at $429.

Prime Big Deal Days deals include Apple's MagSafe Charger at $30.99, AirTag 2 at $24, and chargers from Belkin and UGREEN.

Prime Big Deal Days iPad deals include the M4 iPad Air at $649, iPad mini at $499, the A16 iPad at $399, and the M5 iPad Pro from $1,099.99.

Prime Big Deal Days Mac deals include the M5 Max Mac Studio at $2,299.99, the M6 Mac mini at $779.99, and $200 off every M5 MacBook Air.

Amazon has the Apple Watch Ultra 4 at $699.99 for Prime Big Deal Days, $99 below Apple's price and matching the lowest price we've seen.

Ruth Jones and James Corden are writing and starring in 'The Choir,' an eight-episode Apple TV series now in production for a 2027 premiere.

Safari, Photos, Notes, and Quick Look contain new touch references, though the changes could support Sidecar rather than a new touchscreen MacBook.

Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 12 at $349.99 for 42mm GPS and $399.99 for 46mm GPS, the lowest prices our tracker has recorded.

The third developer betas of iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 carry build 24B5099f and are available through Software Update and the Apple Developer Center.

The third macOS 27.2 Golden Gate developer beta carries build 26B5101f, arriving two weeks after beta 2 with downloads available for testing.

Third developer betas of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2 are now available for testing, two weeks after Apple released the second betas.

Can iPhone Duo replace your iPad mini? Compare screen size, multitasking, Apple Pencil support, portability, and current prices.

Amazon has AirPods Max 2 back down to $429 in every color, $120 below Apple's $549 price and the lowest price our tracker has recorded since August.

How to back up your iPhone to an external drive on your Mac by linking its backup folder to the drive, then backing up in Finder.

Apple's first OLED iPad mini is expected later this fall, with a faster chip and a landscape FaceTime camera accompanying the display upgrade.

Apple's next high-end MacBook Pro is expected to shed weight through smaller internal parts and a rearranged layout, alongside its OLED touchscreen.

Amazon has AirPods Pro 3 on sale for $179, $70 below Apple's $249 price and the lowest price our tracker has recorded since June.

Apple's CEO is working directly with hardware and software designers several times a week, while no search for an outside design chief is underway.

Compare iPhone Duo with Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra, including screen shape, cameras, weight, multitasking, battery tests, and pricing.

Today's best tech deals include Sony's 77-inch BRAVIA 6 OLED at $2,198, Samsung's 37-inch Odyssey G7 at $479.99, and Ring's Battery Doorbell 2K Plus at $89.99.

How to turn off Always On Display on iPhone, or keep it with less on screen, and when your iPhone turns the display off by itself.

Apple's fall rollout isn't finished. Here's what's still coming to Health, Siri, Apple Watch, and iPhone Duo, with timing and compatibility details.