13 mind-blowing iOS 26 shortcuts with Apple Intelligence
Shortcuts become more useful than ever in iOS 26, thanks to Apple Intelligence. They now support AI actions and automations. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Looking back at the original iPod on its 24th anniversary
You wouldn’t imagine that buying an iPod could remain a memorable part of a trip in which I fulfilled a childhood dream, and yet that is the case. November 2001 saw me fly from London to New York on Concorde, and it was during my five-day stay that the original iPod first went on sale … more…

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Best Black Friday early AirPods deals: What’s live now and what to expect
Macworld Best AirPods Deals Available Now! Black Friday isn’t here yet but we are already some deals: $44 off AirPods 4 at Amazon. $30 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon. We also have U.K. deals below. Black Friday, the yearly shopping event where everyone hunts for the biggest deals, is coming at the end of November, and if you want to get your hands on a pair of AirPods, it’s an excellent time to buy a pair. Expect to see some excellent deals on Apple’s AirPods through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We expect to see incredible, all-time-low prices on AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. You can also find the best deals on alternatives to the AirPods, including Beats headphones, which are made by Apple and have many of the same AirPods innovations. You should also check out our roundup of the best Black Friday Apple deals for this year. Early Black Friday 2025 AirPods deals: What to expect While prices are already being cut on some Apple products in the run-up to Black Friday, the best AirPods deals tend to happen between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, we’re already seeing all-time low deals on AirPods 4, and we expect AirPods Max to drop under $400 as well. We’ll also be on the lookout for any deals on the recently released AirPods Pro 3, as well as clearance deals on the AirPods Pro 2. U.S. Amazon, AirPods 4: $85 ($44 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $150 ($29 off, MSRP $179) Amazon, AirPods Max (USB-C): $500 ($49 off, MSRP $549) U.K. Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): £199 (Note AirPods Pro 3 are only £219) Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: £219 (£0 off, RRP £219) Amazon, AirPods 4: £119 (£0 off, RRP £119) Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): £169 (£0 off, RRP £169) Other headphone deals for Black Friday 2025 If it doesn’t have to be AirPods, take a look at these deals we’ve seen. You might also find some deals among our best earbuds for iPhones and Best over-ear headphones. U.S. Amazon, Beats Solo 4: $130 ($70 off, MSRP $200) Amazon, Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80) Amazon, Beats Studio Pro: $250 ($100 off, MSRP $350) Amazon, Beats Pill: $100 ($50 off, MSRP $150) Amazon, Beats Flex: $30 ($50 off, MSRP $70 U.K. Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199.95 (£100 off, RRP £299.95) Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £169 (£60 off, RRP £229) Amazon, Beats Solo 4: £169 (£30 off, RRP £199.95) Amazon, Beats Fit Pro: £199 (£20 off, RRP £219.99) How to get the best AirPods deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice We expect to see sales on all four AirPods models this year, with all-time low prices on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max. Here’s what to look out for: AirPods 4: Apple’s cheapest AirPods weren’t updated in 2025, and we’ve seen prices falling all year. Over Prime Day, they dropped to $89 and early Black Friday sales have already dipped even lower. We don’t know if they’ll get as low as $75, but it’s possible. AirPods 4 with ANC: Apple sells a version of the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation for an extra $50, but we’ve seen them as low as $119. With AirPods 4 getting a larger price drop heading into Black Friday, we could see the ANC model inch closer to $110. AirPods Pro 3: Apple just released the newest AirPods Pro 3 in September alongside the iPhone 17, so we’re not expecting the kind of deep discounts we saw last year with AirPods Pro 2. However, we might see the remaining stock of AirPods Pro 2 drop as low as $150. AirPods Max: Apple’s over-the-ear AirPods haven’t been updated in a meaningful way since 2020. They still have an H1 chip, don’t support Apple’s latest AirPods Pro features, and have a very high price tag compared to similar wireless headphones. If you want a pair, we wouldn’t recommend buying one unless they drop under $400. Does Apple discount AirPods for Black Friday? Apple doesn’t cut prices for Black Friday, but it does hold a shopping event where it gives away gift cards when you buy certain items. For Apple’s Black Friday deal in 2024, it gave up to $75 in gift cards with the purchase of AirPods models made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site, so we expect similar offers this year: 202420232022AirPods 4$25n/an/aAirPods Pro (2nd generation)$50$50$50AirPods Max$75$75$75 You can about Apple’s Black Friday shopping event here: Apple Black Friday 2025: What you need to know about Apple’s sale. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday AirPods deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals

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iPhone 18 Pro may lose the two-tone look in 2026
The iPhone 18 Pro may have a more uniform appearance at the back than the iPhone 17 Pro, as a leaker claims a change in processing the rear glass will lose the two-tone effect.An orange iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max underwent a major overhaul in the fall, combining an aluminum casing with a glass cutout section. While Apple does color-match the two materials fairly well, there is still a distinct difference in how the two appear.This may not necessarily be as apparent in the next model, if a leaker is to be believed. Instant Digital on Weibo wrote late on Monday that the iPhone 18 Pro series will use a new process for the rear glass. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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US Think Tank Waves Red Flag Over Chinese Economic Espionage
A new think tank report warns China is running a coordinated, whole-of-society espionage campaign to steal U.S. technology. Experts urge a national response. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Apple launches the iPod Sock 2.0 for the iPhone—and it’s weird
Macworld While we’re waiting to see if there’s a new HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K update in store for this week, Apple on Tuesday released a surprising new product that no one saw coming: The iPhone Pocket. It’s basically what it sounds like: a wearable pocket designed to fit your iPhone. Designed in collaboration with the studio of late Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, who famously designed Steve Jobs’ trademark black turtleneck, the iPhone Pocket features a “ribbed open structure” that stretches to fully enclose your iPhone as well as “more of a user’s everyday items.” Apple points out that the stretchable 3D printed material “subtly reveals its contents and allows users to peek at their iPhone display.” The design is reminiscent of the iPod Socks, which were released in November 2004. Available in a pack of six colors, the colorful accessory was meant to act as a soft slipcase for an iPod while traveling. However, without a strap or a snap, the iPod Sock was somewhat impractical as a carrying case. iPod Socks were colorful pockets for your iPod.Apple The iPhone Pocket appears to solve those issues. As described by Molly Anderson, Apple’s vice president of Industrial Design, “This clever extra pocket exemplifies those ideas and is a natural accompaniment to our products. The color palette of iPhone Pocket was intentionally designed to mix and match with all our iPhone models and colors — allowing users to create their own personalized combination. Its recognizable silhouette offers a beautiful new way to carry your iPhone, AirPods, and favorite everyday items.” The iPhone Pocket is a “limited-edition release,” and will be available beginning Friday at select Apple Stores as well as online in France, Greater China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the UK, and the U.S. for $150/£139.95  (short strap), and $230/£219.95 (long strap). The short strap design is available in eight colors—lemon (yellow), mandarin (orange), purple, pink, peacock (teal), sapphire (blue), cinnamon (brown), and black—while the longer version comes in just three: sapphire, cinnamon, and black.  If you have some cash burning a hole in your pocket you can buy one here: Apple U.S. or Apple U.K.

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Best magnetic wireless and USB car chargers and mounts for iPhone
Macworld We’ve all had that feeling, the one where we’re in the car and our phone suddenly warns that it’s about to run out of charge. There’s the frantic scramble for the relevant cable, only to remember that it’s in a bag at home. With the iPhone now functioning as a satnav and music player while we’re on the move, there’s a good chance that you could arrive at your destination with its battery levels severely depleted. That’s why in-car iPhone and MacBook chargers and mounts are essential purchases these days, as they ensure that we don’t run out of power while following directions in the back of beyond or struggle to get through the rest of the afternoon without our phones dying. You can charge your iPhone in a car using either a wired or a magnetic wireless charger. A wired charger will likely be faster but may also require a separate basic phone mount to secure your phone in a line-of-sight position for you to view the screen for navigation, notification or other safe-driving experience. A wireless charger will magnetically hold your iPhone (version 12 and later) and itself be held in a convenient position with a hook into the car’s ventilation grille. The adapter—make sure it’s at least 20W—will be plugged into the car’s 12V power socket (aka cigarette lighter) and connect to the iPhone or phone mount via a USB-C port for fast charging. Almost certainly, this will be faster than any built-in USB port in the car. Many magnetic wireless charging mounts come with a power adapter but some may require you to buy that as an extra. At the end of our list of recommended car chargers, we review some great power adapters—add a simple phone mount (also reviewed here) if wireless isn’t for you, but we find magnetic wireless the easiest solution. While wireless charging can be slower than wired charging, the latest wireless chargers can support up to 25W to achieve wired-like speeds. But what makes a good in-car iPhone charger, and which are the best options currently available? We’ve put together a selection that covers simple mounts and MagSafe wireless chargers (for iPhone 12 and above), up to ones that can deliver power to multiple devices and even laptops. So, if you spend time in your car, then one or more of these could be the best purchase you make this year. 1. Anker Prime 25W Wireless Car Charger – Fastest wireless iPhone charger Pros 25W wireless charging (iPhone 16/17) 15W for older iPhones Adjustable design Secure magnet Includes 45W power adapter Cons 25W only for iPhone 16 and 17 Expensive Incompatible with Tesla or Mercedes Price When Reviewed: $89.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $69.99 View Deal $89.99 View Deal Anker $89.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This wireless charger clips into the vent of most cars but is not for Tesla or Mercedes drivers (or with cars that lack vent blades or use non-standard vent designs). That’s bad news for those car owners as the Anker Prime Car Charger is the fastest magnetic wireless iPhone car charger available right now, as it utilizes the latest Qi 2.2 standard to reach the top 25W output. That compares to 15W for certified MagSafe and Qi2 chargers and a mere 7.5W for “MagSafe Compatible” chargers. Note that only iPhones 16 and 17 models can benefit from the full 25W; older iPhones slip back to Qi2’s standard 15W. 25W should get your iPhone up to a 50% charge in just over half an hour, compared to 45 minutes for 15W, and well over an hour for the older and cheaper chargers at 7.5W. On a short car journey, you need all the power you can get to pump up your iPhone before you park up and the phone goes back in your pocket. It uses a Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) active cooling system to keep your iPhone below 95°F (35°C) while charging, with grills circling the top of the charging pad. This should also benefit older iPhones as temperature is a major charging disruptor. A ball joint holder’s tail hook clips onto an air vent and can be angled at a 32-degree adjustable tilt. The USB-C port at the base of the unit is powered by the included 45W dual-port charger that plugs into the power outlet (aka cigarette lighter port) in the car. The other port is legacy USB-A that can output at 12W. Anker Should I buy the Anker Prime 25W Wireless Car Charger If in-car charging speed is of vital importance to you, the 25W Anker Prime is the fastest wireless car charger for iPhones that you’ll find. It’s sturdy and neat and tidy with cable holders included, and a dual-port USB charger included. Read our full Anker Prime 25W Wireless Car Charger (MagGo, AirCool, Pad) review 2. Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max Car Charger – 105W or 67W wired iPhone charger with cables Pros Simultaneously powers multiple devices Retractable cables Cons USB-C cable for iPhone 15 and later only Requires phone mount for in-car positioning Price When Reviewed: From $49.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $49.99 View Deal Baseus $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Car chargers can be a messy affair. It’s not uncommon to have USB cables dangling around the cabin if you have teenagers who quickly had to top up their phones before heading out of the car. The Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max has superior retractable built-in cables and additional charger ports that make it purpose-built for families and people that want to power up multiple devices while on the go. Plug the connector into the auxiliary power socket in the car, then pull out a cable from the top of the squarish section that houses the coiled leads. There are two flat tangle-free USB-C cables available, each of which will reach up to 2.6 feet (80cm) and gently retract back into the casing when your done. Should you require a different connection, say Lightning for iPhones older than the 15 models, then the two USB ports (1x USB-C, 1x USB-A) at the base of the PrimeTrip VR2 Max can be used with all four power outlets available simultaneously to charge multiple devices. The housing section can twist 90 degrees in either direction, allowing you to angle it towards the device you’re charging, and it also rotates around 180 degrees for the same purpose. The charger delivers up to a maximum of 163W or 240W depending on the model you choose. On the 163W model the main built-in cable (USB-C1) maxes out at 67W, while the second one outputs at 33W. For the 240W model both built-in cables go to 105W. On both models the USB-C port outputs at up to 33W, with the USB-A port slightly behind at 30W. Even 30W should be enough to fast-charge an iPhone, and 67W is great for even MacBook charging. Baseus Should you buy the PrimeTrip VR2 Max? The Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max is an easy way to power up several devices at the same time or fast charge a single one in your car. The versatile port and positioning options are very useful, and the retractable cables keep things neat and tidy. MacBook owners on the move should pay the extra for the 240W model, but for iPhones and iPads the 163W charger will be plenty. Read our full Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max Car Charger review 3. Satechi Qi2 Wireless Car Charger – 15W wireless iPhone charger Pros 15W wireless charging Simple, effective design Secure magnet Study hinge Includes 25W power adapter Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $59.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal Satechi $59.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket There’s nothing fancy about the Satechi Qi2 Wireless Car Charger, but that’s not a bad thing as it does the simple stuff well and will keep your iPhone charged during journeys and positionable for line-of-sight positioning for satnav, notifications and other displays. If you’re looking for a simple magnetic in-car charger, then the Satechi Qi2 unit is one that could fit the bill. The unit is compact and features a slim body to which an iPhone can be attached magnetically. There’s a ball joint holder that clips onto an air vent and can be angled a little bit in each direction so you can see the screen, with a supporting bracket to keep things steady. The vent hinge feels more secure than the Anker Prime Car Charger’s hook. At the base of the unit is a USB-C port into which you connect the included 3.3-foot (1m) cable, which itself is powered by the 25W single port charger that plugs into the power outlet (aka cigarette lighter port) in the car. You’ll get 15W of wireless Qi2 charging, and the magnet does a solid job of keeping the device secure while still being able to remove it at the end of your drive without ripping the holder out of the vent. Martyn Casserly Should I buy the Satechi Qi2 Wireless Car Charger The no-fuss approach of the Satechi charger is one that will appeal to anyone that simply wants to plug and go. The bracket feels sturdy, as do the magnets that hold the iPhone, while power is enough to top up the battery as you drive. It does feel a little on the expensive side when compared to some of the multi-port units that are around, but if you prefer the idea of wireless charging, then there’s plenty to like about this good-looking model. 4. Pitaka Magez Car Mount Pro 2 – 15W wireless iPhone charger Pros 15W wireless charging Secure magnet NFC shortcuts are helpful Cons Require power adapter Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $59.99 View Deal Pitaka $59.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Pitaka’s MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 fast charges iPhones at Qi2’s 15W. There are two versions of the MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2: one specifically for Tesla 3 and Tesla Y cars; and another universal mount for ventilation grilles on other cars. The version for the ventilation grille has a hook that is screwed to a ventilation lamella using a rotary wheel. This is easy to do if the ventilation grille is large enough. A long USB-C cable is included for the power supply, which is connected directly to the power supply in modern cars. If you don’t have a USB port in your car, you must also provide a charger for the power outlet (aka cigarette lighter). Pitaka also includes two practical adhesive cable guides. What makes the MagEX Car Mount Pro 2 unique is its built-in NFC support and its ability to work with iOS’s Shortcuts app. The NFC chips are small circles on the mount that can trigger a short command when the iPhone is held over them. For example, when getting into the car, the NFC can trigger the iPhone to set the focus to “Do not disturb” and play your favorite music. It’s a great feature and Pitaka has a guide on how to set up NFC with your iPhone. The design with the aramid fiber surface is very stylish and the magnetic hold is excellent. Should you buy the Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2? The MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 impresses across the board: fast charging, strong hold, and the unique NFC function is one of the killer features if you are someone who likes to use automatic functions such as shortcuts. 5. Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Wireless Car Charger – 15W wireless iPhone charger Pros 15W wireless charging Secure magnet Includes 20W power adapter Cons Has slight movements with vertical vents. Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Belkin $79.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This Qi2 15W wireless charger and car vent mount stands out in an elegant white color, although you may prefer a wireless mount in the same black as most vent grilles. It boasts a convenient cable strap and rear cable holder to prevent messy tangling, and comes with a 20W power adapter that plugs into your car’s power outlet. The magnetic link is strong, which should mean that it can cope with any big bumps in the road. It works best with straight, horizontal vent slats up to 3mm in thickness and 20mm in depth. It does work with vertical slats, but there might be slight movements if the mount is overloaded with weight, says Belkin. Should you buy the Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Car Charger? This is a solid magnetic wireless car charger and mount that fast charges at 15W. 6. Ugreen Nexode Fast Car Charger – 100W wired iPhone charger Pros 100W USB-C port Retractable cable Choice of 4 ports Cons USB-C cable for iPhone 15 and later only Requires phone mount for in-car positioning Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $34.99 View Deal $49.99 View Deal Ugreen $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Ugreen Nexode Fast Car Charger comes fitted with a built-in extendable USB-C cable and ports for other ones too. It’s not a mount so you’ll need one if you want in-car line-of-site iPhone positioning. The unit itself is a squarish block that’s just a little bigger than an AirPods Pro case but chunky as they are about twice as thick. Once plugged into the power outlet (once known as the cigarette lighter port) in a car, the top surface gives you access to the extendable USB-C cable that can stretch to a full 2.3 feet (70cm) giving it a good degree of reach, plus two USB-C ports as well as one for legacy USB-A cables. Total power output is 145W, split between the various ports. The built-in cable delivers up to 60W, while the USB-C2 port goes up to a whopping 100W (with a compatible cable) so you can even recharge a MacBook from 0% to over 80% in around an hour. The other two ports top out at 30W, and all can be used simultaneously—but with the power obviously divided between them.   There’s support for various charging standards, such as PD 3.0, PPS, QC 3.0 and others, plus protection against overcharging and overheating. Ugreen Should I buy the Ugreen Fast Car Charger A multi-port charger is a great addition to any car and this offering from Ugreen can fast charge up to 100W, and has a built-in retractable cable, additional ports, plus a reasonable price, all of which make it easy to recommend. 7. Baseus PrimeTrip C03 Car Mount – Flexible iPhone mount Pros Sturdy construction Adjustable magnet intensity Bendable arm with swivel head for easy positioning Cons No charging capabilities Need to be left in place Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $29.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The good-looking Baseus PrimeTrip C03 feel reassuringly sturdy and the magnetic grip can hold onto any iPhone quite happily. Due to the sticker base, it will have to remain in place once you’ve stuck it down, so be sure to choose the right location in your car. You may already have a charger in your car, or don’t feel you need one, but chances are you’ll still use your iPhone as a satnav and as such need a way to hold it in your car where you can see the display. If that’s the case, then the Baseus PrimeTrip C03 is a cost-effective way to get this done. The unit itself is a simple one, with a base sticker that secures it to your dashboard (or wherever you want to put it), attached to which is the holder. There’s a twistable button at the base that allows you to rotate the holder through 360 degrees once fixed in place, plus the arm of the holder is bendable so you can position the phone at the right height and angle be seen easily. A square magnetic plate makes up the main area of the holder, to which any version 12 or later iPhone (except the 16e) can be held securely. The intensity of the magnet can be adjusted by a dial on the back, so if you want to be able to easily remove the device or have a heavier one held very strongly, then you can cater the PrimeTrip C03 to your whim. The head can also be swivelled through 360 degrees, making it easy to choose the optimum viewing angle. Unlike some other mounts, this one needs to the stuck in place, so you won’t be able to easily remove and reposition it once it’s installed. Baseus does include a second sticker base in the pack though, so if you buy a new car you can take it with you. Be aware that this is just a mount, so if you want to power your iPhone you’ll need to buy an actual charger. It will work well in conjunction with either the Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max or Ugreen Fast Car Charger power adapters reviewed above or the simple Ugreen or Anker car chargers reviewed below. Or consider the more flexible Baseus PrimeTrip C03s, also reviewed below. Baseus Should I buy the Baseus PrimeTrip C03? If you just want a way to see your iPhone screen while driving, and don’t want or need a power source, then the adjustable and compact design of the PrimeTrip C03 is well worth considering. Just remember that once it’s stuck down you won’t be able to easily move it. 8. Baseus PrimeTrip C03s Magnetic Car Mount – Ultra-flexible iPhone mount Pros Sturdy construction Can fit into cramped spaces easily Flexible and adjustable Cons No charging capabilities Need to be left in place Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $19.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Baseus $29.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Baseus PrimeTrip C03s is an interesting car mount due to the split feet design that makes it more flexible than the plain C03 mount reviewed above. These allow it to be positioned in a wide variety of places, while retaining a secure hold of your iPhone. Just be aware that there’s no charger included and once it’s in place it can’t be moved. The bendable arms are used to position the height and placement of the phone are split and can be stuck in different places. This design allows the C03s to be used in more spaces than a standard holder, as the arms can be placed at unusual angles and curved around parts of the dashboard or centre console. If you prefer a more traditional approach, then there are magnets in the base feet that can hold the arms together, while still being pliable enough that you can contort them into the angles that you need to comfortably see the display on your iPhone. The latter is secured in place by place by a magnet, so you’ll need a device with MagSafe (iPhone 12 or later— except for the oddball iPhone 16e) otherwise it will just fall off. With the arms split, the C03s can be positioned in a wide range of areas, such as bent around the curved area directly in front of a steering wheel so you could quickly glance at your iPhone while driving. Obviously, physics still exists, so if you splay the arms wide in the same plane, then drive over rough ground, the stickers on the base feet might not have enough grip to guarantee that the phone won’t fall forward or back. But the flexibility on offer does mean that the C03s might fit where other mounts have struggled. Due to the stickers on the base feet, you’ll need to leave the C03s in place once you’ve installed it in your car. Baseus does include a spare set though, so you can move it at least once. Baseus Should you buy the Baseus PrimeTrip C03s? If you’ve had issues in the past with positioning traditional mounts in your car due to space or design, then the PrimeTrip C03s is something a little different that could solve your conundrum. 9. Ugreen 130W USB-C Car Charger – Powerful in-car charger Pros 100W can charge any MacBook 3 ports Cons Requires phone mount for in-car positioning 12W ports a bit puny Price When Reviewed: $39.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $23.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Ugreen $39.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Nearly every car has a power outlet aka 12V accessory outlet, and once known as the cigarette lighter socket. Place you charger in here and connect directly to your iPhone or to a magnetic wireless charger or simple mount with a long enough USB-C or Lightning cable. You should aim for at least a 20W power charger with a USB-C port as USB-A cannot fast-charge an iPhone. The Ugreen USB-C Car Charger has three ports that can output 130W of power: one port at 100W, which is enough to power up a MacBook Pro, another USB-C at 12W and a USB-A at 12W. 12W is a bit puny for phones and iPads but fine for an Apple Watch or headphones. 10. Anker 30W USB-C Car Charger – Affordable in-car charger Pros Affordable 2 ports Cons Requires phone mount for in-car positioning Only 12W per port at same time Price When Reviewed: $13.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $7.97 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This in-car charger is a highly affordable tool for the accessory outlet. It won’t be much good if you want toi charge your MacBook, but it’s fine for iPhones. Each of the USB-C and USB-A ports can output about 30W on their own—enough to fast-charge an iPhone—but use both at the same time and each will slow to just 12W—again, enough for headphones or a Watch but a little slow for an iPhone. Safety and best practices for in-car charging Extreme temperatures are a battery’s enemy. Avoid overheating and very cold temperatures as they will damage the battery. In particular, don’t leave your phone to charge in a hot car, especially in direct sunlight. Make sure you use quality accessories. Choose one of the chargers we recommend here or at least from quality charging companies such as Anker, Belkin, Ugreen, Baseus, Satechi and Plugable. Cheapo chargers and cables may damage your phone’s battery and internal components over time. If you use quality accessories you shouldn’t need to worry about overcharging. Today’s iPhones have sophisticated built-in power management that prevents this. Car-charging alternatives If you don’t lose it and remember to keep it charged, having a power bank in your car is another way of charging your iPhone on the move—and you can keep it clamped to your phone when you leave the car. Take a look at our recommended best magnetic power banks for iPhone for a variety of solutions.

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'Fallen Astronaut' book snatched up by Apple TV ahead of auction
Apple TV has reportedly paid a six-figure sum to secure the rights to a high technology novel before it even found a publisher.Apple TVBefore any book reaches the shelves, it has already been considered for a movie or TV series. In this case, J S Mayank and David Carlyle's "Fallen Astronaut" was a manuscript without a publication deal, until Apple stepped in with a high six-figure offer.According to Deadline, the manuscript was being circulated to book publishers in early November 2025. It was about to enter a bidding auction for publication rights when Apple stepped in. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Snapchat reintroduces 2D avatars after users rejected 3D ones
It’s been a couple of years since Snapchat made the shift to 3D avatars. The company said at the time that it gave users more ways than ever to represent themselves. Two years later, the complaints kept coming, so following a petition 2D avatars are now being reintroduced … more…

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Will your iPhone get iOS 27? We think we have the answer
Macworld Whenever Apple rolls out a major new version of iOS, iPhone owners hurry to check whether their handset (particularly if it’s an older model) will be able to run the update and benefit from its new features. When iOS 26 was announced in June, for example, it was the iPhones XR, XS, and XS Max which got the bad news. They dropped off the list and would be unable to install the new software. As a general rule, iPhones get iOS updates for at least five years after launch. But sometimes they last longer. The iPhone 6s was able to run seven separate versions of iOS, from iOS 9 when it launched in 2015 to iOS 15 in 2021, and the iPhone XS and XR followed the same pattern until they ended up on the chopping block earlier this year. With iOS 26 out in the wild (and further updated to iOS 26.1), there’s one big question on iPhone owners’ minds right now. Which phones will be compatible with iOS 27? While we don’t know for certain, we’ve got a good idea of what to expect. iPhones that will (probably) get iOS 27 iPhone 17, 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max (launched in 2025) iPhone Air (launched in 2025) iPhone 16e (launched in 2025) iPhone 16 / 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max (launched in 2024) iPhone 15 / 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max (launched in 2023) iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max (launched in 2022) iPhone SE 3 (launched in 2022) iPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max (launched in 2021) iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max (launched in 2020) iPhone SE 2 (launched in 2020) iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max (launched in 2019) If you go by age, the 11-series handsets would be next to go, closely followed by the iPhone SE 2, which is also equipped with an A13 chip but was launched six months later. If the iPhone 11 was cut from the list for the next iOS update, it would still have enjoyed six full years of updates. For the iPhone SE 2, it would be five. However, I suspect that Apple will also support these older models for another year and let them run iOS 27. There are two arguments in favour of this. The first is that, while the A12-equipped iPhone XS no longer gets full software updates, there are plenty of other Apple devices with the same chip which do. The A12 is a real jack of all trades, appearing in everything from the 3rd-gen iPad Pro to the iPad 8 and 2nd-gen Apple TV 4K (while the A12Z formed the basis for the M1). The iPad 8 has now been on the market for five years, the Apple TV 4K (2nd gen) for just four, which means that Apple will probably continue to make software that’s compatible with the A12 for a few more years, even if it’s iPadOS or tvOS rather than iOS. And this ought to mean that A13-based devices are safe for a little longer. The second reason is that Apple is likely to base its decision on the popularity and distribution of individual devices. The iPhone 6s was supported for so long, at least in part, because so many people owned them. And all signs suggest that the iPhone SE 2 was and remains extremely popular as a work mobile. Only the limited RAM could be the device’s downfall: we already noticed with iOS 26 that the iPhone SE 2 had problems with its 3GB of RAM. The iPhone 11 has 4GB, as does the iPhone 12, so there’s no problem with either of them. As a rule, the processor generation is the decisive factor in whether a model receives a further iOS update or not. In the following list, you can see all models and their respective chips:

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Apple’s latest accessory is a designer pocket for your iPhone
Apple unveils the iPhone Pocket, a 3D-knitted iPhone accessory designed in collaboration with Japan's Issey Miyake. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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AirPods Max suffering the three amber lights of death? Freezing them might help
Some owners of first-generation AirPods Max headphones have reported experiencing “the three amber lights of death.” This is when the headphones fail to connect and a standard reset doesn’t resolve the problem. While the headphones might appear to be bricked, as this indicates a hardware failure, there are a couple of potential solutions which may at least keep them going for a while … more…

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New HomePod rumors: HomePod with screen and HomePod mini coming soon?
Macworld A new HomePod mini could arrive before the end of 2025, with Apple no doubt keen to meet the demand of the busy holiday shopping period. Rumors suggest that a new HomePod mini v2 will launch in the fall of 2025. Will this just be a straightforward update to the diminutive Apple speaker, with a color refresh and a sound boost, or could it be something more? Those hoping that Apple will launch a HomePod with a display will be pleased to learn that there are also indications that Apple is working on such a product, however, we may have a little longer to wait until that comes to market. In this article, we are logging all the rumors and reports about the new HomePod, its release date, specs and features. So, read on for all the information. HomePod mini 2 release date November 12 (possible) Apple introduced the HomePod mini five years ago in November 2020. It’s long due an update and one may soon arrive. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects a new HomePod mini in 2025. In January 2025 he wrote that Apple would update the HomePod mini towards the end of 2025. Then in a August 2025 newsletter Gurman reiterated his predictions in response to code released (and withdrawn) by Apple that included identifiers for unreleased devices, of which the HomePod mini was apparently one. He said: “The findings corroborate a lot of what I’ve reported, including that fresh Apple TV and HomePod mini models will arrive this fall. Foundry The prediction may be coming true: on November 11 B&H listed the current HomePod mini as discontinued and is no longer selling them. Could this mean that the HomePod mini 2 will soon go on sale? We hope so. As for when the launch might happen, a report appeared in early November indicating that Apple has an in store event planned for November 12. While that’s not Apple’s usual style of launch event, it may indicate that new products are coming and Apple is preparing to celebrate the launch in its stores. HomePod 3 with screen release date Fall 2025 (possible) The HomePod mini has a bigger sibling and bigger things are rumored for that model. The original HomePod went on sale in February 2018 and was discontinued in March 2021. The second generation HomePod was introduced in January 2023. A third generation HomePod may offer more than the second generation does. Rumors point to a new HomePod with a screen that could launch in 2025. Mark Gurman in a Power On newsletter in January 2025 said that Apple will launch a HomePod with screen and that it would be “Apple’s most significant release of the year”. This seems to be more than a HomePod speaker, it could be a brand new smart hub. Foundry and Apple Back in March 2023 Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote about Apple’s smart-home plans. He indicated that Apple “will unveil a redesigned HomePod featuring a 7-inch panel in 1H24,” and that this device “could enable tighter integration with Apple’s other hardware products.” At the time Kuo gave the expected release date for the HomePod with a screen as the first half of 2024 (which obviously didn’t happen). In December 2024, Kuo indicated that the HomePod with screen won’t arrive until after WWDC 2025. He wrote on Medium: “The mass production schedule for the display-equipped HomePod has been delayed multiple times. Initially forecasted for 2024 (as I predicted in 2023), it was postponed to 1Q25, and more recently, further delayed to after WWDC 2025/3Q25.” Kuo blamed software development for the delay in production, although he didn’t clarify why the software is taking longer than expected to develop. However, in March 2025 Kuo tweeted that the HomePod with screen will be further delayed not just because of Apple Intelligence delays, but because it needs to align with other new Apple products. HomePod with display incoming?Foundry New HomePod screen rumors 7-inch display rumored for new HomePod Lots of other rumors point to a brand new HomeHub device… Apple’s HomePod currently sufferers from its reliance on Siri to control it. With Siri not able to understand instructions as well as might be hoped, some HomePod users choose instead to interface with the device via an iPhone, but this can be a drain on the iPhone battery. Incorporating a screen would allow users to interface with the HomePod via its display. Those hoping for a screen on their HomePod may soon have their wish granted. According to Ming-Chi Kuo in March 2023, Apple “will unveil a redesigned HomePod featuring a 7-inch panel” in 2024. That’s not much smaller than the iPad mini, which has an 8.3-inch display. The screen would also offer multi-touch functionality.  The screen could be something altogether different: Back in April 2021 Mark Gurman described a high-end speaker with a touch screen that would combine an iPad with a HomePod speaker and a camera mounted on a robotic arm that could follow the user around the room during a video chat. He has made various references to this over the years. There are also rumors about Apple’s plans for a HomeHub that could be a screen for controlling smart-home systems, again originating with Gurman. For now though, a simple HomePod with screen seems most likely. To get an idea of how this could look we need only look at the Amazon Echo Show 10, which combines a display that moves automatically with Amazon’s speaker. The Echo Show 10 costs $249.99 / £259.99. Alternatively, some time ago Swiss website Handy Abovergleich and designer Eric Huismann created a series of concept illustrations of how this new generation of HomePod could look. Here’s how they imagine the HomePod Show—a speaker with a camera and a small touchscreen—could look. Foundry Apple HomePod, Siri and AI However, with Siri set to become more ‘intelligent’ thanks to Apple Intelligence, the need for this screen to interface with the devices may be reduced. The key to such products tends to be their smart assistant and Apple has plans to improve Siri with Apple Intelligence (AI). However, Apple has delayed the release of its new improved Siri and this has had an effect on the timing of these new products which, Gurman noted in September 2024, “are considered collaborations between Apple’s artificial intelligence and home device hardware engineering groups.” As Macworld’s David Price has previously stated, when discussing why the HomePod needs needs more than a screen – “What would help is a thorough overhaul of Siri: fix that, and then sure, you can have a screen alongside a voice control system that actually works.” And as Macworld contributor Mahmoud Itani pointed out earlier in 2025, Siri on the HomePod should be able to use ChatGPT for AI queries. New HomePod: Color options Apple Inc Currently the HomePod mini comes in Blue, Yellow, Midnight, Orange, and White and the HomePod in Black or White. We’d love to see a nicer color selection. Orange and yellow stand out, but there aren’t many bedrooms and living rooms decorated in those gaudy colors. We think pink would be a popular color choice. New HomePod: Specs and features We don’t know much about the specs of any of these devices, but their need to support Apple Intelligence will mean they do require high end tech inside: Processor The HomePod that launched in January 2023 featured the same S7 chip as the Apple Watch Series 7. This means the current HomePod doesn’t support Apple Intelligence and the new Siri features. We expect that a new HomePod, especially if it has a screen will use a more powerful processor, that is compatible with Apple Intelligence. The rumors indicate that we can expect an A18 chip – the same chip as is found in the iPhone 16 – in the HomePod. This would be a big boost from the current model that is equipped with the S5 chip from the 2019 iPhone. The more powerful chip could be reserved for a more advanced HomeHub HomePod model. Better sound The HomePod and HomePod mini support Apple Music Lossless up to 24-bit/48kHz. We’d like to hear Hi-Res Lossless. Apple Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip Apple is said to be working on it’s own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip (codenamed Proxima) that could bring support for Wi-Fi 6E to the HomePod. This would be a big jump from the current HomePod’s 802.11n Wiri and Bluetooth 5.0 and should result in less signal interference and better wireless speed. Camera There are suggestions that Apple is working on a new device that combines a HomePod with a camera, or places a camera on a robot arm. This camera could also be used to recognize gestures. Some years ago a patent was filed that related to a future HomePod that could interpret 3D hand gestures. That patent describes a HomePod that can “interpret three-dimensional hand gestures as a means of controlling the device so as to execute an action or function.” Multi-touch display We’re hoping that Apple will give us something that will compete with the Echo Show, so we can view YouTube videos and use apps on the new hybrid device. Perhaps we won’t get the display we are hoping for, but a more interactive display than the one we have currently would be great. We’d like to see more than just volume controls and a Siri animation. New HomePod prices The current prices for the HomePods are as follows: HomePod: $299/£299 HomePod mini: $99/£99 We don’t expect prices to change, although with the current economic headwinds and tariffs it is possible. We think Apple will continue to sell the HomePod mini at the sweet spot of just under $100. The HomePod could see a price hike if Apple includes the rumored screen with it. Or maybe a HomePod with screen will be an additional product, with a higher price of around $399/£399 or more.

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Wait, is Apple actually going to make the Mac everyone wants?
Macworld We could talk about what Apple’s done wrong lately. We could. Probably for a while. Just look at this list of grievances. Apple’s failed to deliver on its AI promises, and the AI it has delivered, like Image Playground, has not been terribly impressive. (Of course, this is defining “AI” as the market currently defines it, which is customer-facing apps and chatbots. Apple does all kinds of AI under the hood that works quite nicely.) The company continues to fight tooth and nail against allowing third-party app stores on iOS, despite the desire for more options from users, developers, and regulating authorities. Have you seen these icons? They’re horrible! So horrible that some have suggested that they are criminal in nature! To be clear, the Macalope is not advocating that criminal charges be brought against any designers at Apple over these icons. Maybe some light spankings would be in order, though. And then, of course, there’s all the sucking up. Gross. Super gross. Zero stars. Unlikely to recommend to friends and coworkers. But now Apple seems set to do something right… …for a change? Can we say “for a change”? It seems overly dramatic because Apple does do good things too, but let’s say “for a change” here because that list seems like kind of a lot right now, and the Macalope needs to get the taste of it out of his mouth. “Apple Prepares to Enter Low-Cost Laptop Market for First Time” In this economy, releasing a cheaper product is a good thing. Pundits have been saying Apple needed to release cheaper [insert any product category here] since forever, most notably perhaps when netbooks were set to destroy MacBook sales all the way back in 2009. Yes, year numbers actually go that low! The Macalope had to look it up to make sure it wasn’t a typo he made back in 2009, but that was actually the year then! You try to tell that to kids today, and they won’t believe you. “You’re crazy, old man! Years started with 2010! Now get off the playground or we’re calling the cops!” If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.IDG But this isn’t a situation like netbooks. There are no external pressures that will surely drive the company out of business this time. (There weren’t any then, either.) To be clear, the company isn’t doing this out of the goodness of its heart. Corporations may be treated like people in this country, but they’re soulless people with no hearts and nothing but pure avarice coursing through their veins. Which, oddly, sounds like some actual humans the Macalope could name. In a weird twist, Apple itself may have created the need to try to compete more with cheaper Chromebooks and Windows laptops. How? By making Apple silicon so good that people simply don’t need to buy new Macs as often. The Macalope did upgrade his M1-based MacBook Air earlier this year, but, honestly, it was more about just wanting a new laptop than needing one. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also notes the opportunity afforded by Microsoft’s shift to Windows 11. It’s comforting to know that any time Apple wants to boost sales a bit, Microsoft will help out by pushing users into an unwanted, poorly executed operating system upgrade. Super nice of them. Before we praise Apple too much for bestowing a cheaper MacBook on us (or at all), it should be noted that the company has already been consciously, deliberately selling a “cheap” laptop. It’s the M1 MacBook Air, which you can get on sale from Walmart in the U.S. for the low, low price of $599. Is there a difference between making a new, if lower-powered, laptop and just continuing to make the one you first shipped five years ago and selling it at a lower price? Sure. While the rumored cheaper Air is expected to come with an A18 Pro processor instead of an M-series, a lower-end LCD display, and no Thunderbolt support, customers should be able to expect longer support for the device than a model Apple has stopped selling directly. Even if he hadn’t just bought a new MacBook, this isn’t a laptop the Macalope is likely to be interested in, no matter how much his health insurance costs are set to go up next year. But it’s nice, it’s going to be an option for some people.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: SupportApp 3.0 makes remote Mac support even easier
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Jordy Witteman from Root3 joins the show to talk about the latest updates to SupportApp. more…

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Limited edition knitted iPhone Pocket launched by Apple and Japanese fashion house
Japan's Issey Miyake fashion house and Apple have launched a stretched sock-like accessory for the iPhone, which can act as a bag or a shoulder strap.It's designed for iPhone, AirPods, or other items — image credit: AppleThe fashion house is named for the late Issey Miyake, the designer responsible for Steve Jobs's famous black turtleneck. This new collaboration between the fashion house and Apple sees them producing a brightly colored range of the new iPhone Pocket accessory."Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE share a design approach that celebrates craftsmanship, simplicity, and delight," Molly Anderson, Apple's vice president of Industrial Design, said in a statement. "This clever extra pocket exemplifies those ideas and is a natural accompaniment to our products." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Event Guide 2025: The next Apple Event and the new products to expect
Macworld Apple doesn’t participate in big industry-wide events such as CES, IFA or E3. Apple holds its own events, thank you very much. Several times a year, Apple invites the press and industry professionals to Apple Park to hear all about its latest products and services. Apple calls these ‘events,’ and streams them live online to millions of watchers. So far in 2025 Apple has held two events: it’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) which kicked off on June 9 with a keynote in which Apple showed off the new features coming in the next version of its operating systems: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe. And a huge Apple Event on September 9, when Apple launched new Apple Watches, new AirPods Pro and its new iPhones for 2025 – including the iPhone Air. To recap what happened read our Live Blog of the Awe Dropping iPhone Event. Apple doesn’t have to hold an event to launch new products though. Prior to WWDC, Apple launched a new iPhone 16e via press release on February 19, a new iPad and iPad Air via press release on March 4, and a new MacBook Air and Mac Studio on March 5. Since the September event Apple has gone on to launch a new M5 MacBook Pro and M5 iPad Pro in October. No event was held to mark these launches, so does that mean that Apple will not be holding any more events in 2025? Probably, although there is a chance that something will happen on November 12 – a date that Apple is apparently planning a mysterious retail store ‘event’. Read on to find out about the events Apple will hold and Apple’s new product launches coming in 2025 and 2026. When is Apple’s next event? November 12 Apple Store event reported When Apple launched the new M5 MacBook Pro and M5 iPad Air in October, there was no event. Those new products were simply announced with a press release. Will Apple hold an event in November? There are still new products rumored to be coming, so a November event is plausible, not not likely. It would be a good time to launch the rumored new products: a new HomePod, AirTag and Apple TV, enabling Apple to meet the demand for gifts at this time of year. However, the launch of these products is unlikely to warrant an event – although the report that Apple is planning something in retail stores for that day could indicate that there will be activity around the launch. Perhaps a Christmas shopping event tied to the new launches? Apple What time will the next Apple event start? Apple keynotes usually start at 10 am PT/PST. That translates to the following times in the countries where most of our readers live: U.S.: at 10 am (PST/PDT), 11 am (MST/MDT), noon (CST/CDT), 1 pm (EST/EDT) Canada: as above, and 2 pm (AST/ADT) U.K.: at 6 pm (GMT/BST) Europe: at 7pm (CET/CEST), 8 pm (EET/EEST) India: at 10.30 pm (IST) Australia: Next day at 1 am (AWST/AWDT), 2.30 am (ACST/ACDT), 3 am (AEST/AEDT) New Zealand: Next day at 5 am (NZST/NZDT) Timings can be slightly different if Apple holds the event during the period of a couple of weeks when the clocks have changed in the U.S. but not elsewhere (later in 2025 both the U.S. and U.K. will change back on October 26). Sometimes Apple holds events at different times, for example, in October 2023 the event was held in late afternoon in San Francisco, which meant it was midnight in the U.K. If Apple doesn’t hold an event and instead just issues a press release that usually happens around 8 am PT, 11 am ET and 4 pm GMT/BST. How long does an Apple event last? Foundry Apple keynotes usually last between one and two hours and feature CEO Tim Cook along with various other Apple executives. WWDC and the September event tend to be longer keynotes; the spring and late-fall events can be slightly shorter. The September 2024 event was 1 hour 38 minutes. When does Apple usually hold events? Apple usually holds three or four live or live-streamed events throughout the year. During these events, the company unveils its latest products and plans during a keynote address. They are usually held during similar times of the year: March/April: Spring event (in 2024 this was held in May) June: WWDC – the Worldwide Developers Conference (iOS, macOS previews) September: Fall event (iPhone and Apple Watch) October/November: Late-fall event (Macs and iPads) This event calendar is by no means set in stone, though, with the spring and October events being less regular. Some years, Apple doesn’t hold a spring event at all. In 2024, Apple held three events: one on Tuesday, May 7, at which it launched new iPads, a keynote to kick off WWDC on June 10, and an event on September 9 at which Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4. In October 2024 there was no event, but Apple did announce new products (iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro) via press release. In 2023 there were three events: WWDC in June, an iPhone event in September, and Apple’s second fall event on October 30 (or after midnight on October 31 if you weren’t in the U.S.). Similarly, in 2022 Apple held three events: a spring event on March 8, WWDC on June 6, and the iPhone 14 launch on September 7. In other years Apple has held four events though. Apple launched the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro in September 2022.Apple What will launch at the Apple events in 2025 Here are the events we expect to see before the end of 2025, and what could launch. Late fall event 2025 We’ve already seen Apple release a new M5 MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro running M5 chips in October. Does that mean that Apple is done for the year? Maybe not. There are still a number of new products expected including a new HomePod, Apple TV, AirTag 2, and the rumored HomeHub. Other products on the horizon include a new Mac Pro (the current model still utilizing the generations-old M2 Ultra chip). These new products may be coming, but will Apple hold an event for them? Probably not. For more information about Apple’s late fall events read: Apple’s October Event: Date, time and what will launch. Spring event 2026 Apple Like the October/fall event, a spring event is not a regular occurrence, but a spring event is held slightly more often than not. When an event is held in the spring we often see new entry-level iPhones and consumer Macs and iPads. For the spring 2026 event we expect to see the M5 MacBook Air with an upgraded M5 chip and minor improvements, an iPhone 17e to replace the iPhone 16e released in 2025, and new entry-level iPad and iPad Air. We may also see a new Studio Display, with Apple rumored to be working on a new external Mac monitor with features like ProMotion and HDR, and, if we don’t see it sooner, that rumored Smart Home hub. For more information about Apple’s spring events read: Apple Spring event: Date, time, product launch rumors. WWDC 2026 WWDC is an event that happens like clockwork every June. It’s Apple’s big developer event at which it reveals plans for the operating systems that run on Apple hardware. In June 2026 we expect Apple to unveil details of the iOS 27, iPadOS 27, a new macOS, updates to watchOS, tvOS, HomePod software, and an update to Apple’s realityOS. Apple sometimes announces new hardware at WWDC, usually the high end models targeted at power users, so we could see new Macs. Following the keynote on the Monday, developer events and sessions will run throughout the week. You can about WWDC date, times and everything you need to know in a separate article. September 2026 event Apple’s iPhone launch event has become a regular fixture in September (aside from 2020 event when it was delayed until October – and the early January launches). We can be pretty confident that the iPhone 18 series will launch in 2026, although there may be some changes to the line up (we may see the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max launch in September but the iPhone 18 may be held back until the spring of 2027!) Find out more about the September iPhone event in our dedicated article. Past Apple Events Spring Apple events have been held on the following dates: 2025: No event 2024: Tuesday May 7 2023: No event 2022: Tuesday March 8 2021: Tuesday April 20 2020: No event 2019: Monday March 25 2018: Tuesday March 27 2017: No event 2016: Monday March 21 2015: Monday March 9 2014: No event 2013: No event 2012: Wednesday March 7 WWDC events have fallen on the following dates: WWDC 2025: June 9 (9-13) WWDC 2024: June 10 (10-14) WWDC 2023: June 5 (5-9) WWDC 2022: June 6 (6-10) WWDC 2021: June 7 (7-11) WWDC 2020: June 22 (22-26) WWDC 2019: June 3 (3-7) WWDC 2018: June 4 (4-8) WWDC 2017: June 5 (5-9) Here are the past few Apple September event dates: 2025: Tuesday, September 9 2024: Monday, September 9 2023: Tuesday, September 12 2022: Tuesday, September 13 2022: Wednesday, September 7 2021: Tuesday, September 14 2020: Tuesday, September 15 2019: Tuesday, September 10 2018: Wednesday, September 12 2017: Tuesday, September 12 In the past, Apple has held a second fall event on the following dates: 2025: TBC 2024: No event 2023: Monday, October 30 2022: No event 2021: Monday, October 18 2020: Tuesday, October 13 and Tuesday, November 10 2019: No event 2018: Tuesday, October 30 2017: No event 2016: Thursday, October 27 2015: No event 2014: Thursday, October 16 2013: Tuesday, October 22 2012: Tuesday, October 23 2011: Tuesday, October 4

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Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro feature could be limited to M6 Pro and M6 Max models
If you’re hankering after a MacBook Pro with the long-awaited OLED display, you might have to snag the higher-end M6 Pro or M6 Max version. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, while Apple is expected to redesign the MacBook Pro for the first time since 2021 in the near future, and is thought to be incorporating an […] Source

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BeeBot for AirPods app released, centers arounds geolocation features
If you loved the Foursquare app, you might like this. Hopscotch Labs has released BeeBot for AirPods, an app that functions as a social audio guide to your city. The app, which works with assorted wired and wireless earphones and earbuds, offers short updates about a city’s people, places, and things nearby, and is emceed […] Source

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iPhone Air 2 is delayed until 2027 so Apple can add a second camera to it
Last night, The Information reported that Apple had delayed the iPhone Air 2 launch, from its original schedule of fall 2026. In a follow-up post, The Information reports the second-generation model is now aiming for a spring 2027 release, which would be alongside updates to the base model iPhone 18 (as Apple is shifting the release of that model to the spring going forward). The reason for the delay is apparently Apple is redesigning the product to address customer complaints, most notably by adding a second camera lens to the back. more…

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