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Happy touch your Mac day! Apple's new PROLED MacBook Pro is now in the hands of customers. We picked up one of the new machines to get our greasy fingerprints all over that pristine OLED display. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. It's been five years since Apple last redesigned the MacBook Pro, so it was due for an update. The PROLED MacBook Pro looks a lot like the mini-LED model, but it's thinner and lighter. The 14-inch model is about half a millimeter thinner and we

When the iPhone Duo launched, we shared a list of some of the fun apps developers created for the new form factor. Two weeks out, developers are continuing to come up with fresh ideas, so we thought we'd share some of our favorites. Games Marbles Unhinged ($2.99) - Marbles Unhinged is a marble maze designed for the Duo. When you fold it, the floor turns into a ramp. If you stand the top half up, you can bank a marble off of it. When you snap the hinge, the marble launches up. Midnight Fridge ($2

Apple today announced that its retail store at The Forum in Carlsbad, California will be reopening in its original location on Friday, November 20 at 10 a.m. local time, following more than a year of renovations . Additions will likely include a Genius Bar with accessible seating and a dedicated Apple Pickup area for online orders. Apple's temporary store in Carlsbad Apple's temporary store at The Forum will be permanently closed, with the company set to return to its original 2008 unit at the s

Once a common sight in lecture theaters and coffee shops everywhere, the glowing emblem of an Apple logo featured on the lids of many Mac laptops launched in the early 2000s. In a nice touch, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays bring back the much-loved logo. It's lit up whenever the Mac is awake, and it automatically dims or brightens based on your screen's brightness level and the ambient light in the room. Image credit: MacRumors forum member sniffies If yo

Apple today announced that more than 100,000 apps have been optimized for the iPhone Duo, released two weeks ago. We confirmed that this figure refers to apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later , meaning these apps fill the full width of the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays and have vertical controls in the status bar. A statement from Susan Prescott, Apple's Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations: It's been wonderful to see how quickly developers have embraced iPhone Duo, and we

Apple is sending email surveys to some iPhone Duo buyers to get feedback on display size, crease, under-display camera, and other features. The first question asks why the buyer chose the iPhone Duo now, with answers like I wanted to try Apple's first foldable, It was an impulse purchase, and I expect smartphone prices to increase. Other questions ask about the size of the iPhone Duo's display when it's closed, how visible the crease is, whether the under-display camera is distracting, and the c

Anthropic today added Personal Finance to Claude, allowing users to connect their bank and card accounts for analysis. Claude has read-only access to accounts, and there is no option for it to move, manage, or invest money. Anthropic says Claude gives answers in everyday language and can explain unfamiliar financial terms. The feature can track spending across categories, upcoming bills, and out-of-the-ordinary purchases. It can look for unexpected fees, increasing bills, and subscriptions, plus

Apple today added several new games to Apple Arcade , including Crossy Road Rush, NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition, Kami 2+, and Food Stylist - Design Game+. Crossy Road Rush is the latest game in the popular Crossy Road series. Players will make their way across an island obstacle course and unlock fun characters. The game supports up to four players in local or online multiplayer, as well as solo play. NBA 2K27 adds the WNBA, which is a first for the Arcade Edition. The game has all 15 WNBA teams and 1

Apple refreshed both the iPad mini and iPad Air this year, but the choice is now less straightforward and there is just a $50 price difference between them, so which should you choose? The eighth-generation iPad Air arrived in March with the M4 chip, 12GB of unified memory, Apple's N1 wireless chip, and the C1X modem on cellular models. It remains available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes. Following Apple's June price increases , the two size options now start at $749 and $949, respectively. In Oct

Apple today seeded the first betas of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS Golden Gate 27.3, tvOS 27.3, and watchOS 27.3. The new software comes two days after Apple released the betas for developers. iOS 27.3 is a major update that adds a Vertical Tabs layout option and Adaptive Dark Mode for Safari. Siri AI can do more in and across Apple's apps, and developers are now able to create actions for Siri to carry out. The redesigned Health app is now available with custom Insights and Longevity informatio

On an earnings call earlier this week, Apple CEO John Ternus announced that the company sold more Macs in its 2026 fiscal year than any previous fiscal year. We have never sold more Macs in a fiscal year than we did this time, which is a truly remarkable testament to these incredible products, he said. This record is all the more impressive given that several Mac models have faced supply constraints this year. Apple's CFO Kevan Parekh said Mac sales have been driven by the popularity of the MacB

In iOS 27.2, Apple has a new settings menu that lets you choose which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access, all from one list. Here's what's changed and how to use the new menu. With iOS 27.2, Apple has replaced the old App Access controls with a redesigned Excluded Apps feature that makes it a lot simpler to keep specific apps away from Siri, Search, and suggestions. It's actually a bigger change than it might sound. Previously, excluding an app in iOS meant opening Settings Apple Int

The first reviews of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays have been published ahead of the laptops launching on Friday. One of the key new features is a touchscreen. Is it worth it, though? Here's what reviews say. The Verge 's David Pierce said that, in his testing so far, touch input has not been something that meaningfully changes the laptop experience. He recommends the new MacBook Pro models regardless for the OLED display and other upgrades. Pierce did me

Earlier this week we highlighted some of the best early Black Friday Apple deals , and today we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns available to purchase right now on Amazon. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more. 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. TVs and Monitors $450 OFF 65-i

Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2026 sales have kicked off at AT&T and T-Mobile , as well as Best Buy . Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a

Apple today began rolling out the Creator Studio app updates that it announced last month . For example, both the Creator Studio version and standalone version of the Logic Pro app for the Mac were updated today. It is our understanding that Pixelmator Pro will also be updated today, with more apps in the suite set to be updated throughout November. MacStories editor John Voorhees tested the updated Creator Studio apps over the past week and has shared his impressions of the new features. Logic

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview , the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 256 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, Animations, CSS, Editing, Forms, HTML, JavaScript, Media, Networking, Rendering, SVG, Security, Web API, Web Extensions, Web Inspector, WebGL, and WebR

Apple today added a new subscription retention feature for developers, allowing them to show retention messages when a subscriber goes to cancel. Apple says retention messages will appear in the subscription cancellation flow and can include text, images, or a special offer. Retention messages can be added in App Store Connect for auto-renewable subscriptions, with options for subscriber eligibility and wait time between messages. Through a separate Retention Messaging API, developers can choose

Apple on Tuesday released the first Xcode 27.3 beta with three new features: GitHub Copilot support within the built-in coding assistant, the ability for developers to test Siri AI integration in their apps , and additional APIs for developers to optimize their apps for the upcoming MacBook Pro models with touchscreens. Tag: Xcode This article, Apple Releases Xcode 27.3 Beta With Three New Features first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple says it will start checking public iCloud links for harmful content in iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3. Images in iCloud Photos and files in iCloud Drive shared using the Anyone with the link option will be made accessible to Apple for a content check. Apple doesn't define harmful content, but it could mean malware, malicious files, and/or child sexual abuse material (CSAM) given Apple's mention of law enforcement involvement. If you try to upload harmful content, Appl

Apple is curtailing employee AI use to cut costs, reports Bloomberg . In October, Apple limited some engineers to $200 per day for AI spending, down from $300. More cuts could be coming, with daily allowances for some engineers dropping to $100. Many groups outside engineering already have a $100 daily limit, but some teams could have their spending capped at $25. Apple is asking some teams to use less expensive models or switch to on-device AI. Employees who need a bigger budget will be able to

The new MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays feature the Dynamic Island instead of a notch, and it includes support for Live Activities. Fortunately, other Apple silicon Macs will not entirely miss out, as the macOS 27.3 update enables Live Activities for apps like Apple Music, Clock, and Voice Memos in the macOS menu bar. The first macOS 27.3 developer beta released this week enables Live Activities support in the menu bar for several of Apple's built-in apps, along with things l

Best Buy today has a big collection of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models for $549.00 , down from $799.00. This is a massive $250 discount on the previous-generation device, and it represents a new all-time low price on these models. 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. You'll find both Black and Natural Apple Watch Ultra 3 models on sale at this record low pric

Apple TV is developing a Silo spinoff tied to Hugh Howey's upcoming Silo book trilogy, according to Apple TV commentator and podcaster Sigmund Judge . He said pre-production will begin later this year, with the books expected next summer. Hiring has apparently begun and some sets remain standing after season four wrapped in March. The reported project would follow the show's fourth and final season. Related Roundup: Apple TV Tag: Apple TV Shows Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now) Related Forum: Ap

The Apple Watch Series 12's titanium option offers a premium metallic finish and sapphire crystal, sitting between the more affordable aluminum model and the higher-priced ceramic version. Is it worth choosing? The titanium Apple Watch starts at $699, compared to $399 for aluminum. Available in Natural and Radiant Gold with a polished finish, it offers a more traditional watch aesthetic than the matte aluminum models. There are designer Apple Watch Herms options too. One of the main practical be

The first macOS 27.3 developer beta includes an important security fix that prevents command-line tools from accepting eMudhra's compromised web certificates . Specifically, the update removes the affected certificates from the /etc/ssl/cert.pem file. macOS 27.3 is not expected to be released to the public until December, but a macOS 27.2.1 update will likely arrive sooner with the same security fix. If you do not wish to update your Mac at this time, you can opt to manually remove the affected

Apple's press release for the HomePod mini 2 last month touted ich sound and advanced computational audio, but it did not explicitly mention if the second-generation model has better sound compared to the original. A few early reviews of the speaker, however, said that audio quality has in fact improved. Apple's tech specs pages for both the HomePod mini 2 and the original HomePod mini mention a full-range driver and dual passive radiators for deep bass and crisp high frequencies, so the core s

macOS 27.3 adds native Markdown rendering to Quick Look, allowing users to preview .md files with their formatting applied. In the first beta of macOS 27.3, Quick Look displays styled headings, bold text, lists, and links when previewing Markdown documents. Selecting a file in Finder and pressing the Space bar brings up a readable preview, without requiring a separate editor or Quick Look extension. The addition builds on Apple's broader adoption of Markdown. Notes gained Markdown import and exp

Amazon's $9 pre-order discount on the HomeView has returned for the Space Gray color, allowing you to get the home hub for $289.99 , down from $299.00. 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. Although only a $9 discount, this is still biggest deal we've seen on the HomeView, and as of writing only Amazon is offering any sort of discount on the device. Amazo

Apple will likely consolidate its high-end MacBook Pro lineup around touchscreen models, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Writing in his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman questioned whether Apple would keep updating its high-end MacBook Pro models without touchscreens. The company has retained the mini-LED M5 Pro and M5 Max models alongside the new touchscreen versions, which cost $400 more. Gurman cited the resources required to support parallel product lines across development, produc

Starting November 16, Apple will require developers to disclose whether their apps include real-world location sharing or dating features so age ratings can be assigned appropriately. Apple says the Dating and Relationships disclosure is required for apps that allow dating or relationship connections, regardless of whether that's with a real person or a virtual companion that engages in sexual or romantic content. Apps that include Dating and Relationships must have a minimum age rating of 18+,

Apple expects memory costs to continue to increase in the December quarter and beyond, CEO John Ternus said during today's earnings call . Ternus, COO Sabih Khan, and CFO Kevan Parekh all commented on Apple's struggle with memory. What we're seeing with memory pricing right now is unprecedented, said Ternus. He said Apple saw higher memory costs in the September quarter, and the December quarter will be worse. Looking beyond the December quarter, we see the pricing for memory purchases continuin

Apple is unable to meet demand for the iPhone Duo and there's no timeline for when the company will catch up, CEO John Ternus told Reuters following today's earnings report . Duo is constrained as of today. The ramp is going well, and we're working hard to get it to as many customers as quickly as possible, but at this point, we're not able to predict when supply and demand will be in balance. Ternus commented on the display issues some customers have seen, saying that a very small percentage of

Apple today announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026, which corresponds to the third calendar quarter of the year. The quarter included a number of August and September product releases from Apple, as well as the CEO transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus that took place on September 1. For the quarter, Apple posted revenue of $114.5 billion and net quarterly profit of $30.7 billion, or $2.10 per diluted share, compared to revenue of $102.5 billion and net quarterly pro

Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. These deals are part of ongoing early Black Friday deals, which we've begun keeping tabs on in our main post on all the best early Black Friday Apple deals . 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. Across the board these are the best prices w

John Ternus will participate in his first Apple earnings call as the company's CEO today. The call begins at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Ternus and Apple's CFO Kevan Parekh will discuss the company's earnings results for the third quarter of the 2026 calendar year on the live-streamed conference call. While the call is primarily intended for Apple shareholders and Wall Street analysts, anyone can listen live for free on Apple's Investor Relations website , with no registration req

Apple initially aimed to wait until November to release the iPhone Duo in the U.S. and China only, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman , but it ultimately launched the device in more than 70 countries on Friday, October 23. Apple rushed the Duo to market without enough inventory to meet demand, he said. The device currently has a January 25 delivery estimate and is hard to find in stores. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone Thi

Apple has started testing iOS 27.2.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 27.2.1 should be a minor update that includes bug fixes and/or security patches, including for the iPhone Duo that launched Friday, October 23. We do not know exactly when the update will be released, but usually upcoming iOS versions begin to show up in our logs a few days to a few weeks before they are made available to the public. There may also be

We're officially in the month of Black Friday , which will take place on Friday, November 27 in 2026. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. 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. Specifically, in this article we're sharing all of the Apple produ

Apple's busiest season isn't over yet. Far from it. With two hardware launch dates still to come in November, plus software updates and new smart home accessories running into December, there's more on the way from Apple before the end of 2026, so be sure to stick around. Below, we've rounded up what's still coming, along with one date in particular that's worth watching if you're a holiday shopper. Apple Intelligence testing in China November 4: The first Apple Intelligence features for users

Over the weekend, the video calling app Zoom was updated with iPhone Duo optimization. On the device's large inner display, users can now see shared content such as the host's desktop and other participants on a call at the same time. In addition, four Microsoft apps were updated with iPhone Duo optimization today: Word , PowerPoint , Excel , and OneNote . Microsoft Outlook was already optimized for the device since it launched, but Microsoft Teams has yet to be. Apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK

Amazon today is back with the a pre-order discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K, available for $289.99 , down from $299.00. 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. Amazon provides an estimated delivery on launch day, which is next Friday, November 13. Although only a $9 discount, this is the best price we've tracked on the device, and as of writing Amaz

Canva today released Affinity for iPad , bringing its free all-in-one design app to Apple's tablet, along with a new Sketch Studio built for touch and Apple Pencil. The release follows last year's desktop app relaunch , which combined the previously separate Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher apps into a single app for Mac and Windows. Canva had promised an iPad version in 2026, and says the desktop app has since attracted more than seven million sign-ups. The iPad app brings sketching, vec

Amazon is taking $200 off nearly every model of the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with matches of the best post-hike prices we've ever seen on the computer. Prices now start at $1,099.99 for the 512GB 13-inch model and $1,299.99 for the 512GB 15-inch model. 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. Not only is every storage configuration on sale at these all-t

After announcing a new iPad mini with an OLED display earlier this month, Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad models in the first half of 2027, according to the latest word from Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today , Gurman said the next iPad Air will also feature an OLED display, while he expects the next iPad Pro to be equipped with a vapor chamber system that dissipates heat for improved sustained performance. Presumably, the next iPad Air

Apple has published a support document describing what to do if your Apple Watch continues to show time that's off by one hour after daylight savings time changes. This incorrect time appears only on the Always On display when your wrist is down, says Apple. When you activate the display by tapping it or raising your wrist, the time changes to the correct hour. To fix the issue, Apple says to switch to another watch face then back again, or to restart your watch. MacRumors previously reported Ap

While the new iPad mini has an OLED display, the device does not support ProMotion, meaning the display's refresh rate is limited to 60Hz instead of 120Hz. ProMotion support would have allowed for the iPad mini's refresh rate to automatically adjust from 10Hz to 120Hz depending on the content being displayed, but evidently Apple has kept the feature exclusive to the iPad Pro among iPad models for now. In an interview with YouTuber and podcaster Christopher Lawley, Apple's vice president of hardw

In the U.S. and most other countries, Apple's website shows the new iPad mini being held by pinched fingers, but this is not the case in South Korea. The new iPad mini shown with pinched fingers on Apple's website in the U.S. On its South Korean website , Apple simply shows an image of the iPad mini on its own. The new iPad mini shown without pinched fingers on Apple's website in South Korea Apple also omitted the pinched fingers from its South Korean website for the iPhone Air in 2025, but they

South Korea has fined Apple 20.8 billion won ($15.5 million) and ordered it to let developers link to external payment options from their apps, The Associated Press reports. The Korea Media and Communications Commission found that Apple and Google effectively require developers to use their payment systems, violating a 2021 law intended to allow alternatives. Google was fined 42.9 billion won ($32 million). Both companies allowed third-party payment services within apps, but charged developers a

Apple has raised the MacBook Neo's starting price from $599 to $649 on its online education store in the U.S., meaning it now offers college students and other eligible groups only a $50 discount on the laptop, down from $100. The change was made within the past week, with equivalent increases in local currencies in other countries. When the MacBook Neo first launched in March, it started at just $499 on Apple's education store, but that rose to $599 in June and now to $649. Apple raised the Mac