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Apple rolls out AT&T carrier update for iPhone 18 Pro Max on iOS 27.2 beta
Apple is rolling out a different carrier bundle update for devices running the iOS 27.2 beta. Here are the details.
Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones
iVerify released a report today detailing P7 DarkSword, a new variant of the malware associated with the DarkSword iPhone exploit chain uncovered earlier this year.
Tim Cook calls iPhone Duo ‘amazing’ ahead of October 23 release
Tim Cook has given the iPhone Duo a rare personal endorsement just weeks before launch, calling Apple’s first foldable iPhone “amazing” in a new interview. Speaking to The Independent, Cook was discussing Apple’s current product cycle
iPhone Duo buyers can get a head start on pre-orders from Monday
Apple will let customers begin preparing an iPhone Duo pre-order from Monday, October 12, giving buyers four days to get their order ready before pre-orders officially open. The advance “Get Ready” process is designed to cut
Apple Now Pushing iPhone Users Still on iOS 26 to Install iOS 27
Starting today, iPhone users still running iOS 26 will see iOS 27.0.1 as the prominent software update in the Settings app under General → Software Update, with iOS 26.7.1 now relegated to a smaller "Also Available" section at the bottom. iOS 27 was released on September 14, but until now that update and later iOS 27.0.1 were shown under the "Also Available" section, with iOS 26.7 and later iOS 26.7.1 shown in the prominent position.
Apple Home adds two powerful new features in iOS 27
iOS 27 includes two powerful new features in Apple’s Home app thanks to the latest Apple Intelligence upgrades.
Tim Cook Explains Why He Stepped Down as Apple CEO Before iPhone Duo Launch
The Independent's David Phelan on Wednesday interviewed Apple's executive chairman Tim Cook at Apple's U.K. headquarters in the Battersea Power Station, and one of the topics they discussed was John Ternus taking over as Apple's CEO. Ternus, who was previously Apple's hardware engineering chief, succeeded Cook as Apple's CEO on September 1. Cook said the transition "started years ago". "It's been an interesting transition," said Cook.
Apple’s rumored homeOS could bring Siri AI and iPhone-style widgets to HomePad
Apple’s upcoming “Welcome home” event could introduce an entirely new operating system for the company’s long-rumored smart home hub, bringing Siri AI, touchscreen controls and familiar Apple apps to a shared household display. The software, widely
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What to expect from Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' releases
Apple is releasing more hardware on October 13, with big expectations surrounding its smart home lineup. Here's what you can anticipate Apple will unveil, and what it probably won't.
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Amazon Unveils New iPad Rivals With Alexa+ and Google Play
Amazon today announced a new lineup of Alexa Tablets, introducing three aluminum tablets with Google Play access, integrated Alexa+, and prices starting at $229.99 to compete with Apple's iPad lineup. The new tablets run Android, moving away from Amazon's Fire OS and its separate app store. Google Play support brings access to apps such as YouTube, Gmail, and Google Docs, addressing a longstanding limitation of Amazon's tablets.
Prosser's lawyers try arguing that iOS 26 isn't a trade secret anymore
YouTuber Jon Prosser has stepped up his battle against Apple's lawsuit against him, in part by claiming he can't be accused of trade secret theft over iOS 26 now that it has long been released.
The Magic Mouse is 17 years old, it's time Apple fixed it
The Magic Mouse will be 17 years old on October 20, 2026. It's beyond time Apple turned it from a curiosity into something that Mac owners actually want to use.
Leaker Jon Prosser Pushes Back as Apple Seeks His YouTube Data
Jon Prosser is arguing that Apple's alleged trade secrets are now public, while the company seeks his YouTube revenue records, channel analytics, and third-party messages to investigate his alleged financial gain from leaks about iOS 26. In a new joint status report filed yesterday, Apple said it is still waiting for YouTube revenue reports, channel analytics, and third-party communications requested from Prosser more than three months ago.
Perhaps obviously, iPhone Air 2 rumored to be significantly thinner than original
Fairly obviously, the iPhone Air 2 is expected to adopt much of the iPhone Duo engineering, making it thinner. What's less obvious, is that the battery is expected to be at least as good.
The best CarPlay upgrades to try in iOS 27
Apple released iOS 27 to everyone a few weeks ago, and it includes several CarPlay changes worth checking out. Here...
iPhone Air 2 Could Be as Thin as an Unfolded iPhone Duo
Apple's iPhone Air 2 will be approximately 0.4mm thinner than the current model despite having a higher-capacity battery, claims the account "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog. Apple lists the original iPhone Air at 5.6mm thick, so a 0.4mm reduction would put its successor at approximately 5.2mm, around 7% thinner. Interestingly, that would match the thickness of the new iPhone Duo when unfolded. A previous rumor claimed the iPhone Air 2 will feature a 3,500mAh battery.
How much storage does iPhone Duo have?
iPhone Duo is available with 256GB, 512GB and 1TB of storage, giving buyers three options depending on how much space they need for apps, photos, videos and downloaded content. The 256GB model is the entry point
New iPad Mini Rumored to Have 60Hz OLED Display Ahead of Launch
Ahead of the expected imminent launch of the new iPad mini 8, word out of Asia suggests that the device will feature a 60Hz OLED display rather than a ProMotion 120Hz display. The information comes courtesy of a hit-and-miss tipster running the account "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog. "There have been mentions of 120Hz in some overseas reports, but the domestic production quantity has already been confirmed to be LTPS at 60Hz," the tipster wrote. "That's it".
First look: This Pro Max Android phone is everything the iPhone isn’t
Our first hands-on with the global Find X10 Pro Max reveals a premium design to go with that rumored price tag.
All of the best fall Prime Day deals: AirPods, Mac mini, MacBook, chargers, cases, more
The 2026 fall Prime Day sale is now soaring with millions of price drops on the latest Apple gear – AirPods, MacBooks, Mac mini, more.