10-30-25 -

Deals: Apple's M4 Mac mini 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD dips to $1,049
This upgraded M4 Mac mini is not only $150 off, but it features a bump up to 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage.Save $150 on Apple's upgraded Mac mini.The upgrades add to the versatility and appeal of the current Mac mini, and B&H is making it ...

10-30-25 -

Affinity's entire suite goes completely free on Mac with new all-in-one app
The popular three Affinity design apps on Mac and Windows both have been scrapped, as Canva combines all previous functions into a single and completely free Mac app.The new Affinity app — image credit: CanvaIt's an enormous understatement to sa...

10-30-25 -

Apple adds iPhone 17 lineup to its self-repair program
Apple's newest iPhones have joined the Self Service Repair lineup, letting users order parts and access repair manuals for the full 2025 lineup — including iPhone Air.Apple has released self-repair manuals and opened parts orders for the iPhone ...

10-30-25 -

M5 iPad Pro is Apple's most repairable yet, but roadblocks remain
A new teardown shows the iPad Pro M5 earned Apple's best repairability score so far, but its sealed design and complex layout still make real fixes difficult.iPad Pro get's a mid repair scoreElectronics repair firm iFixit released a teardown of th...

10-30-25 -

Don't get too excited about the China tariff cut yet
Thursday's announcement about a halving of tariffs on goods shipped from China only applies to the summer's back-and-forth between the two nations, and not the "reciprocal" tariffs applied in April that Apple has already warned about.Tim...

10-30-25 -

'Long Island Compromise' drama looks for new home after Apple TV passes
The television dramatization of best-selling novel "Long Island Compromise" has been dropped by Apple TV before production begins.Apple TV was originally launched as Apple TV+Taffy Brodesser-Akners novel had been the subject of a bidding...

10-29-25 -

How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 26 and what it does
The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it.The Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA strength of Apple Intelligence is ...

10-29-25 -

TerraMaster D9-320 review: Nine drives, one Mac
If you have a lot of hard drives to connect to your Mac, the TerraMaster D9-320 will get you there, with good price to performance.TerraMaster D9-320Cloud storage has done something funny to local storage. All the tech giants are happy to sell you...

10-29-25 -

Apple fends off part of AirPods Pro defect lawsuit, judge narrows scope
Apple dodged part of a class-action lawsuit accusing it of hiding sound issues in the first AirPods Pro, but the fight over crackling audio isn't over yet.Apple deals with an AirPods Pro lawsuitOn October 29, U.S. District Judge Noel Wise in San J...

10-29-25 -

Apple joins advisory board for 'The Game Awards'
Apple has joined the advisory board of The Game Awards, which makes sense as the iPhone App Store is a dominant force in the world's gaming market.The Game Awards award - Image Credit: The Game AwardsThe Game Awards are the industry's equivalent o...

10-29-25 -

Bank of America raises Apple stock target to $320, betting on AI & the smart ...
It's not about the iPhone 17 this time — Bank of America Securities has confidence that new products will power growth through the end of the decade, and has dramatically hiked their Apple stock target.Bank of America is optimistic about Apple's...

10-29-25 -

Jamf goes from public to private in $2.2B acquisition deal
Apple device management platform Jamf is becoming a private company, following a $2.2 billion deal with investment firm Francisco Partners.Jamf logoAn deal has been struck between Apple device management service Jamf and private equity firm Franci...

10-29-25 -

When an ex weaponizes Family Sharing -- and how little you can do
Apple's iOS Family Sharing is meant to be a boon for protecting children and managing app purchases, but for one broken family it was turned against them. Unless Apple makes changes, there's not much that can be done about it.Apple's Family Sharin...

10-29-25 -

Apple spent more than ever lobbying politicians in the EU in 2025
Apple has always used the tools it has at its disposal to influence EU politics, and it was not afraid to spend a record amount of its cash for lobbying officials in 2025 — but it is not the leader amongst big tech in that regard.EU flags - Imag...

10-29-25 -

Apple wants to improve everybody's AI image editors with new training dataset
A new Apple research paper argues that AI imaging editors are currently trained on inadequate image sets — so Apple Intelligence researchers have released an improved one.Apple Intelligence is just fine for what it isDespite the continual presum...

10-28-25 -

KiiBoom Cybrix 29 review: Half a keyboard, all the utility
While the KiiBoom Cybrix 29 is effectively half a keyboard, it's still extremely useful for Mac owners as a macropad for shortcuts — or for gaming.KiiBoom Cybrix 29 ReviewIn the world of third-party keyboards, it can be easy to get lost in the o...

10-28-25 -

OLED iPad mini, MacBook Air, iPad Air are in the works
Apple's push into OLED for every device continues with iPad mini getting significant updates in 2026, iPad Air moving to OLED in 2027, and finally, MacBook Air getting the display sometime after 2028.An OLED iPad mini would be a significant upgrad...

10-28-25 -

Apple gets rights to Dark Horse's 'Last Flight Out' film adaptation
Apple is eyeing another big-screen adventure, developing a film adaptation of the Dark Horse comic "Last Flight Out" with "The Last Frontier" director Sam Hargrave in talks to lead.Apple developing 'Last Flight Out' adaptationF...

10-28-25 -

Engineer accused of leaking Apple Watch trade secrets at Oppo
Despite Oppo not cooperating with discovery, a court filing details how a former Apple Watch engineer was preparing a presentation to share confidential sensor information with Oppo.Oppo and former Apple engineer Chen Shi are accused of stealing t...

10-28-25 -

Release candidate betas of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer betas are out...
A bit later in the day than normal, Apple has moved on to its fifth round of developer betas and probably the last one for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1 Tahoe, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1.Apple's hardware getting the 26-generati...

10-28-25 -

Apple's iPad 11 is back on sale for $299, plus save up to $280 across line
Amazon's $299 iPad 11 deal has returned during the company's month-end sale, with Apple's entire tablet line discounted by up to $280.Grab a discounted iPad for as low as $299 today.Amazon's month-end Apple sale includes a return of the $299 iPad ...

10-28-25 -

What car models and manufacturers support Apple Car Key
Apple's Car Key turns your iPhone into a digital car key, letting you unlock, start, and share your ride — no key fob required. Here's how it works, and which manufacturers support the technology.Apple wants your iPhone to replace your wallet, k...

10-28-25 -

Apple CEO Tim Cook dines with Trump in Tokyo
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended an event in Tokyo, Japan, as part of President Donald Trump's attempt to encourage Japanese investment in U.S. firms.President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook at a previous meetingTim Cook has repeatedly met with Pr...

10-28-25 -

Apple tells Fintiv to stop dragging old litigation back into court
Apple has requested a Georgia judge to either send Fintiv's latest Apple Pay lawsuit back to Texas, or dismiss it entirely.Apple Pay is the target of a lawsuit with FintivApple filed its motion on October 27, 2025, in the Northern District of Geor...

10-28-25 -

Chip changes: How fast will M5 Pro and M5 Max be?
The core M5 chip says a lot about what the M5 Pro and M5 Max will deliver in new MacBook Pro models in 2026. Here's what to expect from the next Apple Silicon release.M5 Pro and M5 Max are coming in a few months. The M5 has launched, with the usua...

10-28-25 -

Apple's Services expected to top $100 billion annually -- for now
Apple is now expected to report over $100 billion in Services revenue — but a giant portion of that is from the App Store, which is facing worldwide legal pressures, which will lead to financial ones.The App Store is the largest part of Apple's ...

10-28-25 -

Apple touches $4 trillion market value after surge in iPhone 17 sales
Even though Nvidia is the tech market leader, Apple has surpassed $4 trillion in valuation right after market open after a surge in share prices in October mostly because of positive analyst sentiment over the iPhone 17.Apple has reached a $4 tril...

10-28-25 -

MacPaw's new Moonlock app challenges the myth of virus-proof Macs
MacPaw, the maker of CleanMyMac and Setapp, has launched Moonlock, a cybersecurity app for macOS built to make protection simple for everyday users.MacPaw has a new security app for MacThe Ukrainian developer announced Moonlock on October 28. The ...

10-28-25 -

Spatial connects Apple Vision Pro & iPhone for shared 3D design
Spatial has launched two new apps that connect Apple Vision Pro and iPhone in a shared 3D workspace for professional designers.Apple Vision Pro gets a new design appOn October 28, the company introduced Analogue 26 for Apple Vision Pro. They also ...

10-28-25 -

iPhone wireless firms Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo merge to protect against f...
Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo, makers of Wi-Fi and ultra wideband processors for the iPhone, are merging as both attempt to guard against over-reliance on Apple.Skyworks motherboard — image credit: Skyworks SolutionsBack in May 2024, Skyworks rep...

10-28-25 -

Solid state buttons may finally arrive on iPhone 20, after years of rumors
The iPhone 20 could finally get the long-rumored solid state buttons, in a move that could help make the anniversary iPhone more durable.Buttons on the side of an iPhone 17The anniversary release of the iPhone 20 is expected to include major desig...

10-28-25 -

Adobe introduces new AI features for faster video, photo, and design workflows
Adobe is expanding its suite of generative AI features across Firefly, Creative Cloud, and enterprise tools, with new updates aimed at faster workflows and integrated content creation.Image Credit: AdobeAdobe is sharing details about its latest AI...

10-27-25 -

How to add third-party cards to Apple Wallet app in iOS 26
You probably know the Apple Wallet app can store credit and debit cards, but it can also hold unsupported rewards and membership cards. Here's how to get it done in iOS 26.Add rewards cards to your Apple WalletLike most of us, you've probably coll...

10-27-25 -

XP-Pen Artist 12 3rd review: A value-based Wacom-beater
The XP Pen Artist 12 3rd is a great pen display for Mac owners, that offers a lot to artists as an alternative to the more expensive Wacom One 14.XP Pen Artist 12 3rdThe world of drawing tablets and pen displays has expanded exponentially over the...

10-27-25 -

'Alarming errors' lead to App Store class action decertification
After more than 13 years of back and forth, an antitrust case that was awarded class action status in 2024 has now lost that status after numerous errors were found in determining affected users.Antitrust lawsuit class action status reversedJudge ...

10-27-25 -

Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus' brings Apple TV back to prestige storytelling
The new Vince Gilligan drama "Pluribus" arrives November 7 on Apple TV, and an early preview proves that the company still values creative ambition even as the rest of the industry cuts back.Apple TV show "Pluribus"Gilligan, th...

10-27-25 -

Pila Energy's Cole Ashman, smart toilet cam, Whisker Litter Robot 5 on HomeKi...
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, Cole Ashman from Pila Energy joins to talk about the week's news before talking in-depth about the convergence of the smart home and power.HomeKit Insider PodcastCo-hosting the podcast this we...

10-27-25 -

2026 iPhone rumors: iPhone 18 Pro keeps 2025 design, iPhone 17e gets Dynamic ...
A prolific leaker's latest round of iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro claims adds some new and vague details about the iPhone 17e and iPhone 18, and reiterates some familiar and logical guessesThe 2025 iPhone 16eOnly a couple of hours after their initi...

10-27-25 -

Apple Wallet's expansion into US passport support nears launch
Apple's head of Apple Pay has given a keynote speech at a financial technology conference, revealing Apple Wallet figures, and that US passport is coming soon.It's coming. Left: a digital passport on iPhone. Middle and right: regular printed passp...

10-27-25 -

M4 MacBook Air falls to $799, save $200 with month-end deals
The lowest M4 MacBook Air price is in effect now, as Amazon slashes the latest M4 model to $799 during its month-end sale.Get Apple's M4 MacBook Air from just $799 this week - Image credit: AppleMonth-end deals on MacBooks are in full swing, and A...

10-27-25 -

Tantalizing clue hints at Pixelmator Pro and more coming to iPad soon
Newly-discovered App Store IDs suggest that Apple may bring popular Mac apps including Pixelmator Pro and Motion 5 to iPadOS.Pixelmator Pro on a MacWhen Apple acquired the Pixelmator company in November 2024, the fear was that it would asset-strip...

10-27-25 -

Upgrade your Apple Home with the compact retrofit Nuki Smart Lock
The GDPR-compliant Nuki Smart Lock has arrived in the United States, and it'll upgrade the security of your Apple Smart home with 8 ways to unlock your door in under a second.The Nuki Smart Lock is easy to install and works with Apple HomeSmart lo...

10-27-25 -

iPhone Air production cut orders may not be true
Apple may not be changing its production figures for the iPhone Air after all, as one supply chain report claims Apple hasn't reduced production levels for 2025.iPhone AirFollowing the release of the iPhone 17 generation and the iPhone Air, report...

10-27-25 -

JP Morgan hikes Apple stock target to $290 on iPhone 17 demand
Investment firm JP Morgan has previously reported that the iPhone 17 demand was high, but now it is raising its target price because of it, saying that Apple is looking more positive than it has in a year.Apple's new iPhone 17Back in June 2025, JP...

10-27-25 -

Anniversary iPhone 20 could get a massively improved camera sensor
Apple's iPhone 20, rumored to debut for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, is said to get even better image quality, thanks to a change in the tech used in camera sensors.Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone could have a superior camera sensorThe 20th...

10-27-25 -

iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture camera rumor surfaces once again
A leaker has jumped on a pair of rumors discussing a change in release schedule and a variable-aperture camera system for the iPhone 18 lineup.iPhone 17 Pro has a new wider camera bar, which could feasibly contain a variable aperture mechanism. Af...

10-27-25 -

iPads, Xcode, and Steam: Game development is hard, but gratifying
Beyond a frustrating ChatGPT vibe coding incident, I've been showing my game "Character Limit" to others via my iPad, it's about to be available on Steam, and the App Store is next.A build of 'Character Limit' running on an iPhone 15 Pro...

10-27-25 -

Android developers can now make apps using Apple's Swift
Apple's Swift programming language can now be used to develop for Android, and share code with iOS apps.Swift can now be used to make Android appsSwift was launched by Apple in 2014 — although it had secretly been in development since 2010. It's...

10-27-25 -

Out of touch -- how the MacBook Pro Touch Bar came and went
It was such a bold change to a keyboard that Apple championed the Touch Bar — for a while. Then it quickly started to fade away before vanishing completely. Here's what happened, and why.The Touch Bar on a MacBook ProStop us if you know this one...

10-26-25 -

Flare Audio Sonic Lens review: A five-millimeter experiment in over-engineering
They promise clearer, richer sound from your AirPods Pro — but what you actually get is a tiny piece of plastic and a whole lot of anxiety.Sonic Lens by Flare AudioAirPods Pro sound really good. Unsurprisingly, though, Apple generally knows how ...