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Shane Watson
Articles by Shane Watson
App Store rules now target AI intimate imagery and bait-and-switch apps
Apps that reveal hidden features after review now risk removal from the App Store and the Developer Program under new rule 2.5.19.
LG's Apple Home Collection cameras carry UL Solutions' Diamond security rating
UL Solutions lists LG’s doorbell, floodlight, outdoor and indoor cameras at Diamond, the highest of its five IoT security levels, valid to June 2027.
Schneider Home Smart Thermostat arrives in early 2027, says Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric says its $199.95 Smart Thermostat and Room Sensors reach the Apple Store early next year, after Apple’s December start.
HomeView has a temperature and humidity sensor: Apple's accuracy fine print
HomeView’s built-in climate sensor is tuned for 15º C to 30º C and 30% to 70% humidity, and Apple says long, loud playback can make it less accurate.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock needs a Thread home hub: which Apple devices qualify
LG’s lock and Temperature Sensor need a Thread home hub. HomePod mini and HomeView qualify, but the old 64GB Wi-Fi Apple TV 4K has no Thread.
Apple TV 4K mics run in Secure Exclaves: how Apple isolates your voice data
The new Apple TV 4K has three far-field mics for hands-free Siri. Apple says their data stays in Secure Exclaves that tvOS and apps cannot reach.
Which Macs can use HomePod mini 2 as a speaker: the Wi-Fi 6E list
HomePod mini 2 can act as your Mac’s speaker, but only if the Mac has Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. M1 Macs and the M2 MacBook Air miss out.
Apple TV 4K features by model: what works from 1st to 4th generation
Fitness+ runs on every Apple TV 4K, FaceTime needs the 2nd generation or later, and four-speaker surround is limited to the new $299 model.
The $59 Siri Remote fits older Apple TVs, but Precision Finding has limits
The new Siri Remote costs $59 on its own and works back to Apple TV HD. Precision Finding needs a recent iPhone, and iPhone 17e is left out.
How to add up to six family members to Apple HomeView, and what guests can do
Each of HomeView’s six member slots needs an Apple Account and an updated iPhone or iPad. Guests without one can still run lights, timers and music.
Apple HomeView needs iOS 27.2: which iPhones get Siri AI and expressive voices
Any iPhone on iOS 27.2 can set up HomeView. Personal Siri AI needs an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, and expressive voices work on just six iPhones.
Siri AI on HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV depends on who owns your home
On HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV, Siri AI needs the home owner in the Home app to have an Apple Intelligence iPhone or iPad with Siri AI on.
Older Apple TV 4K models get Siri AI in tvOS 27.2 beta: what you need
Siri AI arrives as a beta in tvOS 27.2 on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later). The iPhone, language and country rules, plus what the new model adds.
HomeView (Wall Mounted) costs $299 plus a Schneider Home mount from $59.95
Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) costs $299 and needs a Schneider Home mount from $59.95, so a wall setup starts at $358.95. Here are the mounts and differences.
LG and Schneider Home Smart Thermostats cost $199.95 with Adaptive Temperature
LG and Schneider Home Smart Thermostats for Apple Home Collection cost $199.95 in the U.S. and Canada, with Adaptive Temperature and $39.95 room sensors.
Apple Home Collection cameras: 50GB iCloud+ covers one, 2TB unlimited
Apple Home Collection’s four LG cameras start at $199.95 and store 10 days of video in iCloud+. Here is which plan covers how many cameras and what AI needs.
HomePod mini 2 costs $149 and ships October 30 with an S10 chip and Siri AI
Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is $149, ships October 30 in five colours, runs on the S10 chip and gets Siri AI in a later update. Here’s what’s new.
Blue Murder Motel Episode 6 Release Date and When the Season 1 Finale Airs
Blue Murder Motel Episode 6 release date, plot details, and streaming information, plus when Episode 8 concludes the murder mystery series.
Avatar: Seven Havens Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4, New Avatar Kuruk Series Announced
Paramount+ renews Avatar: Seven Havens for Seasons 3 and 4 while announcing Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, a new animated prequel series.
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie Season 2: Cast, Story, Release Date and More
Little House on the Prairie Season 2 has wrapped filming, with new cast members, Walnut Grove storylines, and a Netflix release date pending.
New Stargate Series in Development at Amazon From WandaVision Creator
Amazon is developing a new Stargate series with WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer after canceling its previous revival. Here’s what we know so far.
Who Plays Matthew McConaughey’s Mother in Brothers? Holland Taylor’s Mary Explained
Holland Taylor plays Ma Mac, Matthew McConaughey’s mother, in Brothers. Her character is the person who accidentally lets slip the long-buried family secret that upends Matthew and Woody Harrelson’s friendship in Apple TV’s new comedy. Ma Mac is therefore much more than a familiar face at Matthew’s Texas ranch. The official setup makes her confession…
U.S. government says Apple contempt ruling should be reconsidered
A U.S. Supreme Court brief says the contempt ruling against Apple in its Epic case should be reconsidered under the proper legal standard.