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9to5Mac Daily: October 14, 2026 – Apple Home Collection, iOS 27.2 beta 4

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Apple Invites update makes it easier to manage guests and track RSVPs

The Apple Invites app got updated yet again today, with new features including RSVP improvements and a larger Home Screen widget. Here are the details. more…

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Apple showcases iPad Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max’s role in ‘landmark fashion show’

Apple today shared a behind-the-scenes look at “From Earth to Sky,” a fashion show in Turkey that was designed with an iPad Pro and filmed using an iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here are the details. more…

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iOS 27 adds brand new widgets for your iPhone’s Home Screen

iOS 27 expands the available options to customize your Home Screen with new extra-large widgets that will be especially useful on iPhone Duo. Here’s the full list of 15+ pre-installed widgets iOS 27 introduces. more…

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Apple Intelligence reportedly coming to China in December, but without Siri AI

Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to finally launch Apple Intelligence in China in December, although some important features could still be missing. Here are the details. more…

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ElevationLab pulls AirTag Silencer after backlash over stalking concerns

Following intense criticism over the obvious fact that its AirTag Silencer could facilitate stalking and other forms of misuse of Apple’s AirTag, ElevationLab has now pulled the accessory. Here are the details. more…

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Apple TV just confirmed a new season for one of my favorite shows this year

Apple has announced that Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, the acclaimed thriller that premiered this spring, will return for season 2. more…

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Here’s how much iPhone Duo costs to repair out-of-warranty

iPhone Duo pre-orders kick off this Friday ahead of shipping next week. If you’re wondering whether to get AppleCare+ or not, here are the iPhone Duo’s out-of-warranty repair costs. more…

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No, Siri AI is not coming to the original HomePod mini

Siri AI is a tentpole addition to HomePod mini 2, but a CNET report today originally claimed Siri AI was coming to older HomePod mini models too. However, the story has since been updated with a correction. more…

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OpenAI alleges ex-employee took ‘highly confidential’ device files to Apple

In a new filing today, OpenAI claims that a former employee who departed for Apple sent “over a hundred highly confidential files about at least one unreleased OpenAI device under development to his personal accounts.” Apple, however, told Reuters that it hasn’t found any evidence to support these allegations. more…

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HomeView can display third-party widgets from your iPhone

Apple’s new HomeView (pre-order here) won’t have an App Store, but it will support third-party apps in some cases, including letting you run third-party widgets from your iPhone. Here are the details. more…

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Deals: Apple HomeView pre-order discount, AirTag 2, Magic Keyboard, AirPods, more

Alongside AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off,, today we are tracking the very first discount on the brand new Apple HomeView over at Amazon. It’s not a giant deal, but you might as well save some cash on your pre-order. We are also highlighting the new Apple TV Siri Remote (4th generation) – upgrade your existing Apple TV setup for $59 instead of buying the next-generation Apple TV 4K at $299. From there, it’s all about the accessories – the 2026 Magic Keyboard at an all-time low, loads of Apple iPhone 18 Pro case deals, a chance to add AirTag 2 to your HomeView setup at the Amazon low, and more. more…

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HomeView will support video apps like YouTube, Netflix—if they say yes

Apple unveiled its new HomeView product yesterday (pre-order here), but the device’s support for third-party apps was initially unclear. A newly published Apple document, however, offers good news about HomeView supporting third-party video apps like YouTube and Netflix. more…

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Apple reportedly gearing up for strong iPhone 18 sales

While the iPhone 18 Pro is out, the entry-level model has been held back until early next year. That’s likely because the company wanted to maximize early production capacity and memory availability for the Pro model, alongside the iPhone Duo. But even this far ahead, one leaker has suggested that supply-chain orders indicate Apple is optimistic about demand for the base model … more…

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HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new

Apple unveiled HomePod mini 2 yesterday (pre-order here), exactly six years after the first HomePod mini debuted. Here’s everything new in HomePod mini 2 compared to the original model. more…

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Why the Apple Home Collection will accelerate smart home adoption

I think it’s sometimes easy for geeks to forget that we live in a tech bubble with our fellow geeks. Many of us here have been using smart home technology for more than a decade now, some even for many decades. I’ve seen a lot of bemused comments on the Apple Home Collection, with people asking why anyone would want to pay significantly higher prices for devices which don’t seem to offer any added benefit. But I think this is absolutely a bubble effect … more…

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Apple says beloved MacBook is now ‘obsolete,’ more products too

Apple has just updated its list of vintage and obsolete products, adding the final model of the beloved 12-inch MacBook to the “obsolete” list alongside two other products. more…

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Apple website suggested Siri AI may be coming to full size HomePods

The headline feature of the new HomePod mini 2 is support for Siri AI, something that won’t be available for the first-gen model. But there’s hope that existing full size HomePods may also get access to the smarter intelligent assistant. A leaker noticed two clues on Apple’s website seemingly pointing to this, but it’s possible that it was an error on the part of the company … more…

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Apple’s frenetic HomeView video showed the one use-case for this device

The launch video Apple created to show off the long-awaited HomeView product couldn’t have been more different from its usual fare. While just watching it gave me a feeling of anxiety, I suspect it perfectly encapsulates the one use-case for this device … more…

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Apple challenges Taction’s $5.7B patent verdict, says damages were based on ‘guesswork’

Apple is asking a federal judge to overturn a $5.7 billion verdict in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Taction Technology over the Taptic Engine used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Here are the details. more…

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Here’s how much it costs to repair the new Apple HomeView

Apple has published the estimated service costs for its new HomeView smart home display, including how much customers can expect to pay with and without AppleCare coverage. Here are the details. more…

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IDC: Apple gains ground as China’s smartphone shipments plunge 15.4% in Q3 2026

According to a new report from IDC, Apple’s share of smartphone shipments in China grew during Q3 2026, despite a 4.3% year-over-year decline in iPhone shipments. Here are the details. more…

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PSA: Wall-mounted HomeView may not work if you buy the wrong power adapter

Earlier today, Apple confirmed that the wall-mounted HomeView does not come with a power adapter in the box. Now, the company has published a support document detailing the device’s power requirements, including what to look for when purchasing a compatible adapter. Here are the details. more…

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Apple wins early access to OpenAI documents and employee testimony in trade secrets lawsuit

Judge Edward Davila today granted some of Apple’s requests for expedited discovery in its trade secrets lawsuit against former employees, OpenAI, and io Products. Here are the details. more…

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Apple TV unveils new heist thriller series coming soon

Apple TV released the trailer today for ‘12 12 12,’ a new heist thriller series premiering next month. Here are the details and the trailer. more…

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HomeView, Apple TV 4K, and more now available for Amazon pre-order

Apple today unveiled its next big foray into the smart home world, including the new HomeView smart display and a new Apple TV 4K. Following Apple’s announcement, the new Apple home gear is also now available for pre-order on Amazon: HomeView: $299 Apple TV 4K: $299 Apple TV Siri Remote: $59 HomePod mini 2: $149 more…

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Apple rolls out new AirPods beta firmware for several models, including AirPods Pro 3

In addition to the rollout of developer beta 4 for macOS 27.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and more, Apple also rolled out developer and public firmware betas for several AirPods models. Here are the details. more…

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iOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updates

iOS 27.2 beta 4 debuted today for developers, and the update includes a new app icon for Apple Music alongside other design updates in the Music app. more…

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iOS 27.2 beta 4 no longer includes Apple’s overhauled Health app

An overhauled Apple Health app is coming, but it looks like iOS 27.2 won’t include it. more…

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9to5Mac Daily: October 14, 2026 – Apple Home Collection, iOS 27.2 beta 4

Apple Invites update makes it easier to manage guests and track RSVPs

Apple showcases iPad Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max’s role in ‘landmark fashion show’

iOS 27 adds brand new widgets for your iPhone’s Home Screen

Apple Intelligence reportedly coming to China in December, but without Siri AI

ElevationLab pulls AirTag Silencer after backlash over stalking concerns

Apple TV just confirmed a new season for one of my favorite shows this year

Here’s how much iPhone Duo costs to repair out-of-warranty

No, Siri AI is not coming to the original HomePod mini

OpenAI alleges ex-employee took ‘highly confidential’ device files to Apple

HomeView can display third-party widgets from your iPhone

Deals: Apple HomeView pre-order discount, AirTag 2, Magic Keyboard, AirPods, more

HomeView will support video apps like YouTube, Netflix—if they say yes

Apple reportedly gearing up for strong iPhone 18 sales

HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new

Why the Apple Home Collection will accelerate smart home adoption

Apple says beloved MacBook is now ‘obsolete,’ more products too

Apple website suggested Siri AI may be coming to full size HomePods

Apple’s frenetic HomeView video showed the one use-case for this device

Apple challenges Taction’s $5.7B patent verdict, says damages were based on ‘guesswork’

Here’s how much it costs to repair the new Apple HomeView

IDC: Apple gains ground as China’s smartphone shipments plunge 15.4% in Q3 2026

PSA: Wall-mounted HomeView may not work if you buy the wrong power adapter

Apple wins early access to OpenAI documents and employee testimony in trade secrets lawsuit

Apple TV unveils new heist thriller series coming soon

HomeView, Apple TV 4K, and more now available for Amazon pre-order

Apple rolls out new AirPods beta firmware for several models, including AirPods Pro 3

iOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updates

iOS 27.2 beta 4 no longer includes Apple’s overhauled Health app

9to5Mac Daily: October 13, 2026 – HomeView, Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini

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