TrendForce projects that global notebook shipments could decline by a high-single-digit percentage in 2027, depending on how manufacturers respond to rising component costs. Here are the details. more…

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iPhone Duo buyers who purchase their device at an Apple Store in the US will be treated to a nice little surprise when they turn it on for the first time. Here are the details. more…

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act transparency website lists Huxe as Apple’s newest acqui-hire, and at least the fourth AI-related deal disclosed this year. Here are the details. more…

Join Jeff and Fernando as they dive into Apple’s upcoming ‘Welcome Home’ event and the highly anticipated launch of the HomePad, Apple’s new smart hub featuring a built-in speaker and display. They also discuss the latest iOS 27.2 code leaks, revealing fresh details about upcoming second-party smart home products from LG and more. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…

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Apple’s long-rumored ‘HomePad’ product is finally set to be unveiled next Tuesday at the ‘Welcome home’ event. Here are three HomePad features I’ve been waiting a long time for. more…

Onvis has released a new outdoor smart plug that checks all the boxes you’d want in an outdoor smart plug: Matter over Thread, real-time energy monitoring, and IP65 weather resistance. If you’ve been looking for an outdoor plug that works natively with Apple Home without a hub of its own, this is a great option as you think outdoor lighting for Christmas, etc. more…

The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 has just been added to Apple’s “vintage” products list. Here’s what that means. more…

Grok Bot just got a second significant upgrade this week: its own email address. more…

iOS 27 brings new features to Apple Wallet, Maps, Notes, Messages, and more—and it packs key upgrades for the Mail app too. Here’s everything new for Apple Mail in iOS 27. more…

Apple officially confirmed yesterday that it will hold a product launch event next week on October 13. With a “Welcome home” tagline, the launch is expected to focus on new smart home products. Here’s everything to expect at next week’s Apple event. * * * _9to5Mac’s Apple event coverage is supported by Sony: Shop Sony’s huge Amazon sale to score big savings on its entire TV lineup, including models with Apple AirPlay 2 support._ more…

While some of the Prime Day Apple deals are starting to disappear, you can still land a solid discount on AirPods Pro 3 and we are highlighting best holiday pricing still live in today’s _9to5Toys Lunch Break_. Amazon is still delivering all five colors of Apple’s latest AirPods Max 2 down at $120 off, all-time lows on the M6 Mac mini at up to $150 off, the new M5 Max Mac Studio at **$200 off** , and all M5 MacBook Air models at $200 off. Alongside ongoing all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 12, we also tracking the return of Prime Day pricing on Apple’s latest Magic Mouse, and we have an exclusive discount on all of Nomad’s new iPhone 18 Pro case collection for _9to5_ readers. Scope it all out below. more…

Apple has confirmed a special ‘Welcome home’ product launch event is happening next Tuesday, October 13. But it hasn’t yet said whether there will be a keynote video. Here’s what we know. more…

Apple TV just debuted the first look at Prodigies, a new series from The White Lotus star Will Sharpe that offers an “unconventional take” on the romantic comedy genre. more…

SpaceX has announced plans to make Starlink Mobile a “major mobile carrier in the US” thanks to two major new developments. Here are the details. more…

Apple could showcase its new co-developed smart home accessories as soon as next week. Ahead of that, a new leak today reveals a HomeKit feature exclusive to these “second-party” accessories. more…

Apple launched iOS 27 on September 14, but the new OS version was initially minimized in Settings while iOS 26.7 was spotlighted as the recommended update. But now following the release of iOS 27.0.1, that has officially changed. more…

Apple has reportedly cut orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max due to “soft demand.” A new report from Nikkei Asia says Apple has told select suppliers to cut component production for the devices, as price increases allegedly “dampened consumer demand.” more…

A new Counterpoint Research report says Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro will help drive a 50% increase in OLED notebook display shipments in 2026 alone. Here are the details. more…

After releasing a carrier settings update last week to address cellular issues affecting some iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T, Apple is now rolling out a different carrier bundle update for devices running the iOS 27.2 beta. Here are the details. more…

Apple TV subscribers can now watch Apple TV’s “Matchbox The Movie,” the platform’s new action-packed comedy inspired by the iconic Mattel toys. Watch the trailer below. more…

iVerify released a report today detailing P7 DarkSword, a new variant of the malware associated with the DarkSword iPhone exploit chain uncovered earlier this year. Here are the details. more…

Incredibly useful keyboard shortcut utility TextExpander now offers a free plan, letting users access its core Snippets feature on the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Chrome. Here are the details. more…

Benjamin and Chance talk about this week’s Apple news, ahead of a bevy of product announcements coming later this month. Apple is reportedly partnering with LG on a range of smart home accessories, and changes are coming to Full Disk Access permissions. Note: This episode was recorded before Apple officially announced its ‘Welcome home’ event. And in Happy Hour Plus, our family members get new phones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. * Sponsored by Roborock: Fall Prime Day is here—with up to $1,600 off Roborock’s smartest cleaning lineup, plus exclusive limited-time deals and gifts. Find the right cleaner for your home and save starting now. * **Sponsored by Framer** : The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. * Sponsored by Gusto: The online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/happyhour. * Sponsored by Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans at keepersecurity.com/HAPPYHOUR. more…

In a joint status report made public earlier today, Apple said it is still waiting on additional documents from Jon Prosser and wants to depose Michael Ramacciotti again, while both defendants pushed back on the company’s handling of the case. Here are the details. more…

Apple just announced a “Welcome home” special event for next week, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Bloomberg now reports that Apple is set to launch its first touchscreen MacBook Pros, a new iPad mini, and more “on or around Tuesday, October 27.” The report says the launch will include “an online video presentation and in-person component for the press.” more…

Despite seeing an 11% drop in Mac shipments during Q3 2026, Apple’s market share rose from 8.5% to 9.5%, as the broader market saw shipments plunge 20.1%, according to a new report from IDC. Here are the details. more…

Apple is launching several new Home products next week, so it’s no surprise that iOS 27 includes big upgrades in the Home app. Here are two powerful new Home features in iOS 27. more…

**Update:** Amazon’s 2026 fall Prime Day sale is set to close up shop for good at midnight PT, get in there before the deals are gone for good. The 2026 fall Prime Day sale is now soaring with millions of price drops, from one of the lowest price ever on AirPods Pro 3 and $120 off AirPods Max 2, right through to all-time lows on the brand new M6 Mac mini lineup at up to $150 off. Those offers also join the new Mac Studio at nearly $200 off and the M5 MacBook Air lineup at the lowest prices in months with **$200 off** just about every config. The new Apple Watch Series 12 lineup has landed at the lowest prices to date alongside nearly $100 off Ultra 4, as well the first deal on Apple’s brand new Magic Keyboard and its 2026 iPhone 18 Pro case collection as well. Head below for a closer look alongside deals on chargers, accessories, power stations, e-bikes, apparel, and more for fall Prime Day. more…

WhatsApp’s rollout of Liquid Glass across its interface continues, with the app now bringing the new look to its video player. Here are the details. more…

iPhone bumper cases have been a fan-favorite since the iPhone 4 bumpers, but options these days are few and far between. Rhinoshield offers a decent option for those wanting a minimal case. more…

Apple and The King’s Trust announced today an expansion of their partnership with a new education program that offers workshops to help young people build creative and digital skills. Here are the details. more…

**Update, October 7:** Apple has now released both RCs to public beta testers as well. The build numbers are unchanged from the developer RCs. In addition to releasing macOS 27.2 Golden Gate public beta 2, Apple is now rolling out the first Release Candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Here are the details. more…

After introducing the first GPT-6 models last month, OpenAI today announced new GPT-6 models built for everyday ChatGPT conversations, alongside a new Intelligent UI. Here are the details. more…

Apple has reportedly been co-developing “second-party” Home accessories with LG, but a new leak reveals there are “second-party” smart home products coming from another company too. more…

Spotify today announced a global rollout of its audiobooks section, giving users in more than 180 markets access to over 350,000 titles spanning more than 120 languages. Here are the details. more…

**Update 10/7:** Amazon now has official countdown clocks on thousands of deal prices set to end at Midnight Cupertino time, and the particularly notable AirPods Pro 3 discount is one of them – get in there while you can. With the Amazon fall Prime Day event now underway, it is one of the best times of year to refresh your AirPods. While we are still awaiting holiday-worthy pricing on Apple’s latest AirPods 5 models, with AirPods Pro 3 down this low they might be a better buy for most folks anyway, and the 2026 AirPods Max 2 are now**$120 off** in all five colorways for those looking to get into the Apple over-ear experience. * AirPods Pro 3 $179 (Reg. $249) * AirPods Max 2 **$429** (Reg. $549) more…

watchOS 27 is the latest major software update for Apple Watch, and among its variety of new features, it adds three new apps to your Watch. more…

Beginning with the U.S. Grand Prix weekend on Friday, October 23, Apple TV will offer Formula 1 coverage in Dolby Atmos on supported devices. Here are the details. more…

A new report from Counterpoint Research shows that Apple overtook Samsung during the second quarter of 2026 to become the leading smartphone brand in Europe’s carrier channel, as operator sales held up better than the broader market. Here are the details. more…

The first two episodes of “Small Prophets” are now available to stream on Apple TV, following a wave of glowing reviews for the British comedy series. Watch the trailer below. more…

**Update, October 6, 5:09 p.m. PT** : Amazon has slashed prices of the new Mac mini even lower as the Prime Day festivities ramp up: * 2026 M6 Mac mini 16GB/256GB $769 (Reg. $899) – All-time low * 2026 M6 Mac mini 16GB/512GB **$950** (Reg. $1,099) – All-time low * 2026 M5 Max Mac Pro 24GB/512GB $1,550 (Reg. $1,699) – All-time low * * * Just after catching AirPods Pro 3 dropping to one of the lowest prices to date, the fall Prime Day deals are starting to flood in on the latest Mac releases. We have new all-time low pricing on M6 Mac mini releases at up to nearly $150 off, and a $200 price drop on the 2026 Mac Studio. Those deals also join solid $200 price drops across just about all M5 MacBook Air models, an ongoing M5 Pro MacBook Pro offer at $500 off, the first deal on Apple’s new minimalist all-glyph Magic Keyboard, and rare Magic Mouse price drops too. more…

Concluding iFixit’s teardown sequence for Apple’s September launches, iFixit today published the teardown of the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Here’s what they found. more…

Bloomberg reports that Apple’s plans for smart home products include devices, sensors, and cameras codeveloped in partnership with LG. Here are the details. more…

Apple will announce the results of its fiscal third quarter of 2026 on Monday, November 2. Here’s what to expect. more…

Apple executive chair and former CEO Tim Cook sold nearly 200,000 Apple shares on October 2, one day after more than 374,000 restricted stock units vested as part of his compensation package. Here are the details. more…

Roborock is celebrating Fall Prime Day on October 6-7 with big deals on its lineup of 2026 flagship robot vacuums and more. Here are the details on the deep limited-time discounts from Roborock, and which product may be right for you. more…

Starting November 5, Apple Arcade subscribers will get access to Crossy Road Rush, a new arcade island adventure with solo and four-player multiplayer racing modes. Watch the trailer for the new game below. more…

MacRumors reports that in addition to Apple’s expected event on October 13, the company is planning to unveil another batch of new products in the final week of the month. Here are the details. more…

A few days ago, OpenAI accused Apple of improperly adding new evidence to its trade secrets case. Today, Apple fired back with its own accusation that OpenAI went beyond what court rules permit in its response. Here are the details. more…