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Apple may release an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display in the third quarter of 2026

Apple will debut the iPad mini 8 with an OLED display in the third quarter of 2026 at the earliest, according to Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital. He says this will be the second model in the iPad lineup with an OLED display. The first was the iPad Pro. Instant...

The new season of ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’ arrives today on Apple TV

The new chapter of the award-winning natural history series “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” arrives today on Apple TV. It’s executive produced by Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton, and produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the team behind “Planet Earth.” Narrated by...

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Wednesday November 05
09:53 pm
Expect more Apple Immersive Video thanks to streamlined production process | AppleInsider
Expect more Apple Immersive Video thanks to streamlined production process
As Apple Vision Pro approaches its second birthday, there's still not much Apple Immersive Content available for the platform. That's set to change as the production pipeline has finally solidified for creators.Apple Immersive Video format to be more available to third-party creators soonApple Immersive Video is a new format used for those 8K short films Apple Vision Pro users can watch in the Apple TV app. They're usually between 10 and 20 minutes in length and a quite stunning showcase of the technology in use.However, until now, there's been little word of how anyone besides Apple can actually produce such media. A Medium post from Anthony Maes shared the details of a 10-hour Create Immersive event held by Apple that was also shared to the Apple Developer YouTube channel (in two parts). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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09:49 pm
iOS 26’s new AirPods setting can solve a common Bluetooth issue | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 26’s new AirPods setting can solve a common Bluetooth issue
iOS 26 is packed full of new features, but one that lots of users might appreciate is flying under the radar. Thanks to a new setting added in iOS 26, you can finally stop AirPods’ audio from automatically getting hijacked by other Bluetooth speakers, including your in-car speakers. more…
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09:47 pm
Report: Apple to pay Google $1B a year to provide Siri’s updated AI brain | Macworld
Report: Apple to pay Google $1B a year to provide Siri’s updated AI brain
Macworld A new report from Bloomberg says that Apple is finalizing a deal in which it will pay Google about a billion dollars a year to use its AI technology as the foundation for the long-overdue new Siri. The new model is essentially a customized version of Google’s Gemini LLM, according to Mark Gurman’s report. Apple reportedly evaluated Claude and ChatGPT earlier this year and zeroed in on Google to create an LLM based on its Gemini model. The version Apple will employ will have 1.2 trillion parameters, in comparison to the 150 billion parameters of the cloud-based Apple Intelligence model used today. The number of parameters is one measure of the size and complexity of an AI model, but not the only one. It’s not clear how many parameters are in today’s leading LLMs like Gemini 2.5 Pro or ChatGPT 5, as most of the leading AI developers have stopped publishing such details. According to estimates, a 1.2-trillion parameter model would be well in line with the leading AI models today. Apple still intends to use its own technology in the future. This deal is said to be an interim solution until the homemade Siri model is good enough to replace it. This new Gemini model will handle Siri’s summarizer and planner functions—the parts that allow Siri to understand what is being asked of it and how it should execute tasks. Some Siri functions would still use Apple’s in-house models, it is claimed. The partnership may be short-lived, however. Apple’s team is said to already be working on a 1 trillion parameter model that it hopes to have ready for public use “as early as next year,” and Apple execs believe they can match the quality of Google’s custom Gemini model. The big Gemini model will run on Apple’s own Private Cloud Compute hardware rather than Google’s servers, so Apple can ensure user privacy and that no user data ever gets into Google (or anyone else’s) hands. In China, where most Google technology is banned, the new Siri will in-house models with a custom filter that adjusts content to comply with Chinese government demands. The new Siri is still said to be scheduled for release in the spring, with Apple aiming to bring it to users in the OS 26.4 releases, which usually arrive in March.
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09:36 pm
Following a successful lawsuit dismissal, Apple wants its $540,000 back | 9 to 5 Mac
Following a successful lawsuit dismissal, Apple wants its $540,000 back
Last September, Apple and Amazon were cleared in an iPhone and iPad price-fixing lawsuit. Now, they’re seeking reimbursement for their attorneys’ fees. Here are the details. more…
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09:22 pm
iOS 26.2 will remove a key iPhone and Apple Watch feature in EU, per report | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 26.2 will remove a key iPhone and Apple Watch feature in EU, per report
Apple’s ongoing efforts to comply with the EU’s DMA may soon bring the removal of a key feature. A new report says that iOS 26.2 will drop EU support for iPhones syncing Wi-Fi networks to Apple Watch. more…
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09:00 pm
Early Black Friday deal: M4 MacBook Air drops to $749 (lowest price ever) | AppleInsider
Early Black Friday deal: M4 MacBook Air drops to $749 (lowest price ever)
The lowest M4 MacBook Air price on record is in effect now at Amazon, with the standard spec discounted to just $749.99 in the early Black Friday sale. Plus, save $250 on upgraded models.Amazon's early Black Friday MacBook Air deal slashes prices to just $749 - Image credit: AppleEarly Black Friday deals on MacBooks are in full swing, and Amazon's $250 discount on the current 13-inch MacBook Air is worth a peek.Save $250 on M4 MacBook Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:58 pm
Berkshire may have sold more Apple shares in Q3 | Mac Daily News
Berkshire may have sold more Apple shares in Q3
Berkshire Hathaway likely trimmed its massive stakes in Apple and Bank of America during the third quarter. While Berkshire made… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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08:58 pm
You’ll soon be able to share songs and lyrics from Apple Music to WhatsApp Status | 9 to 5 Mac
You’ll soon be able to share songs and lyrics from Apple Music to WhatsApp Status
Apple is working on a native integration between the Music app and WhatsApp Status. Here’s what that means. more…
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08:39 pm
Upgrading Siri with Google Gemini will be $1 billion quick fix | Cult of Mac
Upgrading Siri with Google Gemini will be $1 billion quick fix
The brains behind the upcoming AI-enhanced version of Siri will reportedly be provided by Google, not Apple’s own tech. For a hefty price. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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08:30 pm
Apple considers paying $1B per year to use Google Gemini in Siri | AppleInsider
Apple considers paying $1B per year to use Google Gemini in Siri
Apple's long-awaited revamp of Siri could use Google Gemini's smarts, with the move to improve the digital assistant potentially costing Apple $1 billion per year.The Siri revamp could be crucial to the iPhone's futureApple customers have been waiting for an upgrade of Siri that was promised as part of Apple Intelligence, but has yet to materialize. If a report on Wednesday is accurate, Apple is getting closer to signing a deal with Google to Gemini to make Siri better.People familiar with Apple's AI work speaking to Bloomberg claim that the search giant's model will be used to power Siri functions in 2026. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:28 pm
Apple Original Films plots turbulent thriller 'The Flick' about survival at 30,000 feet | AppleInsider
Apple Original Films plots turbulent thriller 'The Flick' about survival at 30,000 feet
Apple Original Films has picked up "The Flick", a tense new thriller about an air traffic controller who must guide a passenger to safety after disaster strikes midair.Apple's next original film is an air traffic thrillerBased on an unpublished short story by writer Matt Hickey, The Flick follows Sonny Braden, an air traffic controller on the edge of burnout. He picks up a distress call from a plane whose pilot has gone unconscious.A pregnant passenger is now at the controls as storms close in and fuel runs low. Braden has to guide her through an impossible landing while fighting his own exhaustion and guilt. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:20 pm
iOS 26.2 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 26.2 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming
Apple has new iPhone features in the works for iOS 26.2, the next major software update that’s currently in beta testing. Here’s the expected release date for iOS 26.2. more…
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07:33 pm
Apple nears $1 billion Google deal for custom Gemini model to power Siri | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple nears $1 billion Google deal for custom Gemini model to power Siri
Bloomberg is reporting new details on the partnership between Apple and Google to have Gemini power the revamped Siri next year. Here are the details. more…
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07:31 pm
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 with lots of security updates | Macworld
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 with lots of security updates
Macworld Some people choose not to install the new version of iOS or iPadOS for quite a while – or they have devices managed by IT departments that haven’t approved them yet. For such users, Apple continues to deliver software updates for the prior version of the OS that includes critical security updates. That’s what iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 are. They feature over two dozen security fixes for lots of core components of the operating system and frequently-used libraries. Among the most concerning are App Store, Mail, and Spotlight vulnerabilities: App Store Impact: An app may be able to fingerprint the user Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. CVE-2025-43444: Zhongcheng Li from IES Red Team of ByteDance Mail Impact: Remote content may be loaded even when the ‘Load Remote Images’ setting is turned off Description: The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. CVE-2025-43496: Romain Lebesle, Himanshu Bharti @Xpl0itme From Khatima Spotlight Impact: An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information Description: This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. CVE-2025-43418: Dalibor Milanovic If you’re still on the iOS 18 branch, you should probably download this update right away. It doesn’t include any notable bugfixes or features, but these security updates are important for keeping your devices safe from malware and bad actors. To install the update: Open Settings. Tap General. Tap Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions.
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07:16 pm
Apple Original Films and Chernin team for air traffic controller thriller ‘The Flick’ | Mac Daily News
Apple Original Films and Chernin team for air traffic controller thriller ‘The Flick’
Apple TV is aiming to ramp up the tension sky-high with "The Flick," a thriller centered on a heroic air traffic controller… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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07:14 pm
Apple releases iOS 18.7.2, iPadOS 18.7.2 updates | AppleInsider
Apple releases iOS 18.7.2, iPadOS 18.7.2 updates
Apple has released an update for iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, making security fixes that impact older devices like the iPhone XR and iPhone XS.An iPhone XR which can get the iOS 18.7.2 updateApple's main focus is on improving its current-gen operating systems. However, it also periodically releases updates for previous operating system generations.On Wednesday, that was the case for iPhone and iPad users trapped on iOS 18. The update to iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2. These bring the affected models up from the previous update, iOS 18.7.1 and iPadOS 18.7.1. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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07:13 pm
iOS 26.1 makes alarms use a slider, here’s how to get ‘Stop’ button back | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 26.1 makes alarms use a slider, here’s how to get ‘Stop’ button back
iOS 26.1 introduces a big change to how you turn off alarms and timers, replacing the ‘Stop’ button with a new ‘Slide to stop’ action. Here’s how to get the button back. more…
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06:55 pm
AI Mode button in iPad & iPhone Chrome speeds searches | AppleInsider
AI Mode button in iPad & iPhone Chrome speeds searches
A new button added to Chrome's New Tab page on November 5 opens Google's advanced AI search, and it works as promised, assuming you're interested in what Google is offering.Chrome on iOS gets updated with AI ModeGoogle has introduced a fast way to access its most advanced AI search features in Chrome on iOS and Android. The update, launched on November 5, makes AI Mode visible on the New Tab page for mobile users across the United States.Opening a new tab in Chrome now shows an "AI Mode" button below the search bar. Tapping it lets users ask multi-part or layered questions and follow up without restarting the search. While Google's AI Mode isn't new to the app, the button is new and will speed up searches. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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06:13 pm
Exclusive: 9to5 readers can now score between $112 and $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro (Best prices yet) | 9 to 5 Mac
Exclusive: 9to5 readers can now score between $112 and $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro (Best prices yet)
Apple unleashed its new M5 MacBook Pro to the masses last month, the first and only Mac with its next-generation M5 chip, and we have now secured 9to5 readers the best price on the internet and on all 14-inch configurations. Using the links you find in this post, you can land up to $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro via our partners over at Expercom – a beloved and well-trusted official authorized Apple dealer. All of the details await below. The discount varies depending on the configuration you choose from $112 off up to $224 off on the upgraded machines. more…
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06:13 pm
Exclusive: 9to5 readers can now score between $112 and $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro (Best prices yet) | 9 to 5 Mac
Exclusive: 9to5 readers can now score between $112 and $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro (Best prices yet)
Apple unleashed its new M5 MacBook Pro to the masses last month, the first and only Mac with its next-generation M5 chip, and we have now secured 9to5 readers the best price on the internet and on all 14-inch configurations. Using the links you find in this post, you can land up to $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro via our partners over at Expercom – a beloved and well-trusted official authorized Apple dealer. All of the details await below. The discount varies depending on the configuration you choose from $112 off up to $224 off on the upgraded machines. more…
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06:11 pm
iOS 18.7.2 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 18.7.2 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new
Apple has just released iOS 18.7.2, a new software update for iPhone that is “recommended for all users” not yet running iOS 26. more…
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05:24 pm
Apple TV series ‘Pluribus’ gets official podcast | Mac Daily News
Apple TV series ‘Pluribus’ gets official podcast
Join "Pluribus" editor and host Chris McCaleb, along with members of the cast and crew, for an inside look at the making of the new… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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04:58 pm
Tahoe’s Terrible Icons, Another Take | TidBITS
Tahoe’s Terrible Icons, Another Take
Apple’s macOS 26 Tahoe icon overhaul prioritizes uniform “squircles” over personality. Paul Kafasis’s comparisons reveal softened, blurrier artwork that reduces at‑a‑glance recognizability.Read original article
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04:58 pm
Tahoe’s Terrible Icons, Another Take | TidBITS
Tahoe’s Terrible Icons, Another Take
Apple’s macOS 26 Tahoe icon overhaul prioritizes uniform “squircles” over personality. Paul Kafasis’s comparisons reveal softened, blurrier artwork that reduces at‑a‑glance recognizability.Read original article
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04:48 pm
How a battle for your dashboard threatens CarPlay’s future | Cult of Mac
How a battle for your dashboard threatens CarPlay’s future
Despite ongoing popularity, Carplay's future is under threat. Automakers can't resist the profit they see in providing their own services. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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04:44 pm
Deals: 16GB and 24GB M4 MacBook Air hit best prices ever at $250 off, M4 MacBook Pro up to $400 off, cables from $7, more | 9 to 5 Mac
Deals: 16GB and 24GB M4 MacBook Air hit best prices ever at $250 off, M4 MacBook Pro up to $400 off, cables from $7, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with an early Black Friday bang – the M4 MacBook Air has now dropped to a new all-time low price on Amazon. Both the 13-inch and 15-inch models, including 16GB and 24GB configs, have dropped to the best Amazon price ever at $250 off. Those offers join a massive open-box deal on M4 MacBook Pro at over $400 off, Apple USB-C cables from just $7 Prime shipped, and more. Scope it all out down below. more…
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04:42 pm
Apple's next smart-home gadget is already hiding in iOS 26.2 | AppleInsider
Apple's next smart-home gadget is already hiding in iOS 26.2
Code strings in the latest iOS 26.2 beta suggest Apple is preparing a new first-party smart-home accessory to expand the Apple Home ecosystem beyond the Apple TV and HomePod.Apple could release a display for the smart homeLurking in iOS 26.2, there is a system flag labeled "isFirstPartyAccessory." Existing smart-home devices use flags like "isAppleTV" and "isHomePod," but this new entry doesn't match any current product.That difference suggests Apple is testing support for a new category of hardware designed in-house. Hidden references like these often appear before hardware announcements and usually indicate upcoming Home integration. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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04:37 pm
9to5Mac Daily: November 5, 2025 – watchOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2 betas | 9 to 5 Mac
9to5Mac Daily: November 5, 2025 – watchOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2 betas
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 20% off or try for free. more…
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04:35 pm
iOS 26.2’s new Reminders feature is exactly what I’ve wanted for years | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 26.2’s new Reminders feature is exactly what I’ve wanted for years
iOS 26.2 beta 1 arrived yesterday with a lot of changes, one of which is a new Reminders app feature that I’ve been wanting for years. more…
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04:23 pm
Google Maps gets Gemini for conversational navigation & traffic reporting on Android, iOS | 9 to 5 Mac
Google Maps gets Gemini for conversational navigation & traffic reporting on Android, iOS
In Google Maps, Gemini already exists in place listings, and it’s now coming to the navigation experience on Android and iOS. Google equates this “hands-free, conversational driving experience” to having a “knowledgeable friend in the passenger seat who can confidently help you get where you’re going.” more…
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PopCase for iPhone has a cool PopGrip slide (plus, it’s MagSafe compatible)

PopSockets has launched its first iPhone case: the PopCase. It’s a solid case available in a variety of “flavors.” There are other, more protective cases, but the “big feature” of the PopCase is its PopGrip slide. With it, you can conveniently adjust your phone stand...

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New Apple TV good, but no cable replacement

The new Apple TV is a solid update to Apple’s “hobby,” but it’s not a “cable killer” as I hoped it would be (sorry, Comcast — well, no, I’m not). Of course, that would be expecting a lot from an US$99 device. And as a device that streams content from my Mac AND lets me access Netflix, it’s a good upgrade for folks like myself.

iVisor AG will make you question the laws of science

By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum

Throughout history various philosophers and scientists have envisioned a goal, yet have never been able to achieve it. Early on we had the alchemists who tried to turn lead into gold; in the last century physicists tried to create cold fusion, and more recently have been trying to prove the existence of the Higgs boson.

Likewise, mankind has tried for ages to create screen protectors that are bubble free. Science simply has been unable to achieve a bubble free applied screen protector … until now.

Stylus Pro 3880 hard to beat in its category

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After nearly three years, Epson (http://www.epson.com) is replacing the popular A2-size Stylus Pro 3800 with the impressive Stylus Pro 3880 (US$1,295).

The 3880 now incorporates features used by the other 80-series Epson Stylus Pro printers, including the UltraChrome K3 pigment-based inks with vivid magenta, and an ink-repellent print head to diminish clogged nozzles. In addition, the 3880 uses a new screening technology Epson calls AccuPhoto HD2, which improves precision placement of variable-size ink droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters.

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