Mac October 2026
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OLED MacBook Pro to help boost premium display shipments, per report
Counterpoint Research says Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro will help drive a 50% increase in OLED notebook display shipments in 2026 alone.
Apple's October 13 Launch: What's Coming
Apple is planning to introduce new products on Tuesday, October 13, Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak announced today. It won't be a traditional Apple event, but Apple has invited some members of the media to New York City to get some hands-on time with whatever's introduced. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Those of us not invited to the New York Experience are likely to be introduced to the new devices via press releases that'll come out on launch day.
Apple home event imminent, OLED MacBook Pro details, Full Disk Access changes
Benjamin and Chance talk about this week’s Apple news, ahead of a bevy of product announcements coming later this month....
Apple will reportedly debut its first touchscreen MacBook in three weeks
The event could take place weeks after Apple’s “Welcome home” presentation.
Apple to Launch Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro and OLED iPad mini on October 27
Apple will introduce new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models and an OLED iPad mini "on or around" Tuesday, October 27, reports Bloomberg. The launch will also include an M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and an M6 iMac. The October 27 follows Apple's October 13 debut of a new smart home hub, a revamped Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini. Earlier this month, MacRumors reported that Apple would do two rounds of product launches during October.
Apple to launch touchscreen MacBook Pro and more on October 27: report
Apple just announced a “Welcome home” special event for next week, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Bloomberg now reports...
Touchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini coming at October 27 Apple event
A new rumor sets the exact date and products we can expect for Apple to reveal in late October, which includes the long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro.
IDC: Mac shipments drop 11% in Q3 as global PC market slides 20%
Despite seeing an 11% drop in Mac shipments during Q3 2026, Apple’s market share rose from 8.5% to 9.5%, as the broader market saw shipments plunge 20.1%
Prepare for Apple's New Home Hub With These HomeKit Accessory Deals
Apple's new smart home hub is coming next week, expected to allow users to control all of their HomeKit gadgets directly from its rumored 6-inch square display, or via Siri AI. In anticipation of the home hub launch, we've gathered some of the most notable (and discounted) HomeKit and Matter-enabled smart home devices below, all of which you'll be able to control via the home hub. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.
Apple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home'
Apple today announced an upcoming product launch that will take place on Tuesday, October 13. We are expecting Apple's announcement to focus on new smart home products, including the long-rumored smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini. The home hub is an all-new device that's like a cross between an iPad and a HomePod.
Mac mini M6, M5 Pro deals from $779 are still going strong
Prime Big Deal Days offers have been extended on Apple's latest Mac mini, with the 2026 desktop marked down to as low as $779.99.
Deals: AirPods Pro 3/Max 2, all-time lows on M6 Mac mini, Apple Watch Series 12, 18 Pro cases, more
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Google’s AI note-taking app transcribes your meetings completely offline
Google AI Edge Foresight can also summarize your meetings and “enhance” your notes.
Prime Day deals extended: $179 AirPods Pro 3, $349 Apple Watch Series 12, $779 M6 Mac mini
Amazon has extended several popular Apple deals after this week's Prime Big Deal Days event. Grab AirPods Pro 3 for $179, save $200 on M5 MacBook Airs, and score a new Apple Watch Series 12 for $349.99.
Missed Prime Day? You Can Still Score Big on Apple Devices Today
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event has ended, but the Apple deals have kept rolling into today, with the year's best prices still available on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 12, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
75 great October Prime Day deals are still happening
We’ll track the leftovers throughout the day.
Apple's Cheapest 16-Inch MacBook Pro Just Got a Massive $563 Discount on Amazon
Apple's entry-level 16-inch MacBook Pro has received a massive discount today on Amazon, coming in at $563 off its new price. This is the 18-Core M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, available for $2,436.53, down from $2,999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Apple's M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro plunges to $2,437 in post-Prime Day sale
A deeper discount on Apple's standard M5 Pro MacBook 16-inch has launched at Amazon after Prime Big Deal Days, saving shoppers $562.
Can you trust Meta’s Muse or OpenAI’s Dots to run your life?
Muse’s early lead over OpenAI’s Dots, Grok Bot, and other agents proves that Meta’s real advantage in the agent race isn’t its AI.
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.
New MacBook Pro leak could be very good news for ‘pro’ users
Apple’s new MacBook Pro is coming soon, and the latest leak offers potentially great news for ‘pro’ users worried about its thinner design.
You can now run Googlebook OS on your Mac, unofficially of course
An open-source installer script lets Apple Silicon Mac owners test Google's new desktop OS inside a virtual machine.