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Apple’s Touchscreen MacBook Pro Starts at $2,899: Who Should Buy It?
Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro adds tandem OLED, M5 Pro and Max chips, and a lighter design. Here is how it compares with the cheaper M6 model.
Apple Intelligence China Beta Starts November 4 With Qwen, but No Siri AI
Apple Intelligence enters beta in mainland China on November 4 and launches with iOS 27.3 in December. Here is what Qwen adds, which iPhones qualify and what is still missing.
Apple’s $699 OLED iPad mini Hides Its Full A20 Pro in the 512GB Model
Apple’s 2026 iPad mini adds OLED, IP67 protection and a thinner design, but only the 512GB model gets the full A20 Pro. Here is which version makes sense.
iPhone Duo Teardown Points to a Hinge Stress Point Behind Screen Failures
iFixit’s iPhone Duo teardown maps early screen failures to a possible hinge stress point, while a 5/10 repair score still leaves owners facing a $999 inner display.
HomePod mini 2 Costs $149, but Siri AI Won’t Be Ready at Launch
Apple’s HomePod mini 2 adds an S10 chip and new audio options for $149, but Siri AI arrives later and four-speaker surround needs $895 in hardware.
Apple HomeView Costs $299, but Its Best Features Need More Apple Hardware
Apple’s $299 HomeView ships November 13 with Siri AI, Face ID-style personalization and nine-camera viewing. Here’s what requires an iPhone, iCloud+ or extra hardware.
Apple Is Tightening macOS Full Disk Access as AI Agents Raise the Stakes
Apple plans stronger approval controls for macOS Full Disk Access as AI agents gain autonomy. Here is what the permission exposes, what Apple has not specified, and how to audit it now.
Apple’s iOS 26 Zero-Day Fix: Update to 26.7.1 Now
Apple says CVE-2026-86950 may have been exploited in targeted attacks. Here are the affected iPhone, iPad and Mac versions, fixed releases, and checks to make now.
Siri AI on iOS 27: Supported iPhones, Setup, and Limits
Siri AI arrives with iOS 27, but device, language, age, and regional rules make access confusing. Here is how to check support, turn it on, test its best features, and understand the limits.
Apple’s iPhone Duo Puts Foldables on an AI and Price Test
Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, AirPods 5, and Apple Watch Series 12. The launch gives new CEO John Ternus a sharper hardware story, but the real test is whether a larger iPhone screen and privacy-first AI can justify foldable-phone pricing.