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Apple is planning to invite content creators to a two-day product showcase in Los Angeles on October 27 and October 28, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Do not expect a traditional Apple Event with a live-streamed video on either of those days, as Gurman said that these will be experiences for content creators, similar to one that Apple is holding in New York this Tuesday, October 13 . The following four products are expected to be announced on or around Tuesday, October 27: 14 and 16 Mac

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 . Bloomberg says both the October 13 and October 27 produc

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. By reversing the order of these updates today, Apple is now more ac

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. AirPods Some of the best overall discounts this Prime Day were on AirPods, and you can still get the AirPods Pro 3 for the record low price of

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. We really set out to have the best transition ever, a textbook

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. When you click a link and make a purchase, we m

Apple recently posted a job listing for an iCup Supply Specialist who would be responsible for ensuring that all Apple employees have access to freshly brewed coffee in their break room. MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris highlighted the job listing this weekend, but it turns out that Apple has been using the iCup name since at least 2014 . The individual hired will be required to drive between locations and sanitize, clean, restock, and manage up to 90 bean-to-cup coffee machines. Tag: Apple Jo

Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today said the new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will be significantly lighter than the existing MacBook Pro models. Apple has reengineered the machine's interior, miniaturizing parts and rearranging components to make the computer much easier to carry, he said, in his Power On newsletter . Currently, the MacBook Pro weighs up to 4.7 pounds, while the MacBook Air weighs up to 3.3 pounds and the MacBook Neo weighs 2.7 pounds. With this newly-reported detail, the n

Last week, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13 . In his Power On newsletter today , Gurman specified that Apple is planning to hold an event that day. Tags: Apple Event , Mark Gurman This article, Apple Event Reportedly Planned for October 13 first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Earlier this week, we began tracking early Prime Day deals on Apple-related accessories , and today Amazon has introduced major early deals on Apple products as well. This includes AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and more, all available at some of the lowest prices of the year so far. 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. As is typical for Prime Day deals, these markdowns are

Amazon has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $179.00 this week, down from $249.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, which we haven't tracked since around June. 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. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation,

Things are getting crazy in the Apple rumor world, as even though the iPhone 18 Pro and several other products have only just launched and the iPhone Duo is right around the corner, there's even more to come imminently. October 13 looks to be the date for an introduction of Apple's revamped smart home portfolio, including the home hub device we've been hearing about for ages. This week also saw word that Apple's supply chain is struggling to meet production yield goals for the iPhone Duo ahead o

Apple today confirmed that a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on the AT&T network have experienced an issue that causes the device to lose cellular service, thereby preventing phone calls, text messages, and data from working. Thousands of users complained about the issue across the Apple Support Community and other platforms. Apple said it released iOS 27.0.1 earlier this week and an AT&T carrier settings update earlier today to help prevent more iPhone 18 Pro Max users from being impact

In a post on its developer news website today, Apple announced that it will be introducing additional controls for the Full Disk Access setting on macOS due to new risks posed by AI agents. This announcement comes amid the rise of always-on AI agents like Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots, which have prompted privacy concerns. Some developers are using Full Disk Access in ways that could put users at risk, exposing everything on their systemsincluding files, mail, messages, and even browsing history

We're just a few days out from Prime Big Deal Days on October 6, and Amazon is already offering some savings on accessories including Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, and 4K TVs. We're also tracking deals on the new Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 this week. 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. Early Prime Day Deals What's the deal? Shop e

The Apple Watch has received some incremental updates in recent years, with significant upgrades becoming fewer and farther between as the device has progressed. Since the Apple Watch's generation-over-generation enhancements are relatively small, it is all the more important to consider when an upgrade is justified and whether an older model could suffice for your needs. The Apple Watch Series 12 brings a more substantial set of changes than the Series 11, which was one of the smallest refreshe

Following more than three months of renovations, the Apple SouthGate store in Bath, England will be reopening on Friday, October 23, just in time for iPhone Duo launch day . Last year, Apple permanently closed its store in the heart of nearby Bristol , but Apple Cribbs Causeway remains open inside a shopping center on the outskirts of the city. In other UK store news, Apple Lakeside in Essex was also renovated and reopened in September. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tags: Apple Store , United King

Apple on Instagram today shared a curated gallery of six photos shot on the iPhone Duo . The photos were shot by American photographers Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito , as part of a project commissioned by Apple. iPhone Duo is equipped with four cameras: A rear 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera A rear 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera A front 12-megapixel Center Stage camera in the outer display A front camera under the inner display iPhone Duo lacks a dedicated Telephoto camera, which is a dealbreak

Amazon is hosting another Prime Day event this year, called Prime Big Deal Days and offering shoppers the first chance to save on holiday shopping from a major retailer. Similar to last year's fall Prime Day, it will last for two days (October 6-7) and you can already find a large selection of early deals across Amazon's storefront, covering savings on tech, clothing, video games, groceries, and much, much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models come in four distinct color options, so which should you choose? The iPhone 18 Pro models come in Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy. The aluminum and glass backs are more closely matched than on the iPhone 17 Pro, although the different materials remain somewhat visible. You should also consider if you plan to use a case with your device and, if so, which one. The iPhone 18 Pro's large, full-width camera plateau stands out on most cases, expo

On his first-ever Power On podcast today, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman said that he believes Apple will introduce its long-rumored 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays in October or November this year. Apple, I believe, will introduce its first touchscreen MacBook Pro this fall, as early as October, he said. It could slip to November, but as early as October. Apple is testing the laptops with macOS 27.2, which is currently in beta, he added. The software update is

Apple Stores around the world are preparing to install new product presentations starting on Thursday, October 8. Apple retail stores received confidential boxes earlier this week featuring Do Not Open Until October 8 stickers on them. They are believed to contain new visual merchandise, which enables workers to update labels, graphics, and product layouts in stores around the release of new products. MacRumors received a tip-off about the boxes earlier this week, which it has now independently

Apple TV appears to be unavailable for some users, following a recent outage of Apple Services that began on September 30. The original outage took down the App Store, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, and several other services, but those are all now back online. Only Apple TV is still not working for an unknown number of users. Apple's System Status page indicates an ongoing issue with Apple TV that started on September 30 at 4:43 p.m. Eastern Time. Some users are affected, the page says, adding Ap

Microsoft today began disabling Exchange Web Services (EWS) by default in Exchange Online, which will cut off the protocol that Apple's Mail and Calendar apps on Mac still rely on to sync Microsoft 365 work accounts. The cutoff has been on the cards for a fairly long time, as Microsoft stopped adding new features to EWS back in 2018, while in 2023 it announced that it would start disabling the protocol in Exchange Online from October 2026. As Microsoft explains in the blog post linked above, org

Some iPhone 18 Pro owners have noticed an unusual crackling sound coming from the speaker of the device, leading to complaints on the MacRumors forums and Reddit . Users have called it a crackle, a faint tick or pop, or random clicking. Many say the problem is with the earpiece speaker, and both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max appear to be affected. Some people hear the sound consistently, while others hear it during app use, scrolling websites, when receiving notifications, when the key