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OLED MacBook Pro May Get Much Lighter Without Becoming Significantly Thinner
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the OLED MacBook Pro may be significantly lighter without becoming dramatically thinner, easing concerns about lost ports.
iPhone Air 2 Rumor Points to a 5.2mm Body as Thin as an Open iPhone Duo
A new rumor claims iPhone Air 2 will be about 0.4mm thinner, potentially matching the iPhone Duo’s 5.2mm unfolded body while adding battery capacity.
Jon Prosser Challenges Apple’s Demand for YouTube Revenue and Channel Data
Jon Prosser is disputing Apple’s discovery demands for YouTube revenue, analytics and messages in its lawsuit over leaked iOS 26 information.
M5 Max Mac Studio Falls to a Record-Low $2,299.99 for Prime Day
Amazon has cut the base M5 Max Mac Studio to $2,299.99 for Prime Day, taking nearly $200 off Apple’s price and setting a new low for the model.
Apple Magic Mouse Drops to $60 During Prime Day as Apple Quietly Removes Intel Macs From Its Compatibility List
Apple’s white USB-C Magic Mouse is $60 for Prime Big Deal Days, while Apple’s compatibility list now omits Intel Macs despite a broader macOS requirement.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro TechWoven and Silicone Cases Get Their First Discounts
Official iPhone 18 Pro TechWoven and Silicone cases are receiving early discounts, with selected colors falling below Apple’s $59 and $49 list prices.
AirTag 2 Drops to $24 as Apple Accessory Prices Fall for Prime Day
Amazon has reduced a single AirTag 2 to $24 for Prime Big Deal Days, matching its low price and saving $5 from Apple’s regular $29 price.
iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Drops From $99 to $59 in a New Record-Low Deal
Apple’s iPhone Air MagSafe Battery is available for $59, a $40 saving from its $99 list price, but buyers should verify stock and seller before ordering.
iPhone Air Gets a Record $260 Discount Across Every Storage Option at Best Buy
Best Buy is taking $260 off unlocked iPhone Air configurations during its Techtober sale, bringing the entry model to $839 while stock lasts.
macOS 27.2 Beta 3 Download Problems Are Being Reported by Some Mac Testers
Some Mac testers report that macOS 27.2 beta 3 fails to download or disappears from Software Update, with no confirmed universal cause or fix.
macOS 27.2 Beta 3 Users Are Still Reporting MacBook Menu Bar Problems
MacBook users continue to report slow, missing or hard-to-reveal menu bars in macOS 27.2 beta 3, especially around full-screen and Mission Control use.
macOS 27.2 Beta 3 Testers Say the Mission Control Bug Still Has Not Been Fixed
Some macOS 27.2 beta 3 testers still report lag, black previews and drag-and-drop problems in Mission Control, although the behavior is not universal.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Adds a New Apple TV App Splash Screen Ahead of the October Update
The Apple TV app gains a new What’s New screen in iOS 27.2 beta 3 that highlights profiles, but it does not confirm the stable update’s release date.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Adds a New Apple Fitness Welcome Screen on iPhone
Apple Fitness shows a new welcome screen in iOS 27.2 beta 3, giving iPhone users an updated introduction without adding a confirmed new workout feature.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Quietly Redesigns the Battery Icon Across iPhone Settings
iOS 27.2 beta 3 updates the battery icon used in Settings and other system views so it more closely matches the iPhone status-bar design.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Hints at Smart Home Controls Appearing Directly in Dynamic Island
Code in iOS 27.2 beta 3 points to nearby smart home accessories surfacing controls in Dynamic Island, but the feature is not active for testers yet.
Intel Mac Pro Owners Could Get Modern Nvidia GPU Support Through a New Community Driver
A community Nvidia driver could eventually give Intel Mac Pro towers access to newer GeForce GPUs, although the project remains an early proof of concept.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Can Now Run Metal Apps and Games on Intel Macs Through an Unofficial Driver
An RTX 5060 has run Metal workloads in macOS through an unofficial driver, but broad compatibility, performance and safe installation remain unproven.
Nvidia Metal Driver Project Brings GeForce GPU Support to Intel Macs and Hackintosh PCs
An experimental community driver can expose an Nvidia RTX 5060 to macOS Metal, but it remains unfinished and is not supported by Apple or Nvidia.
Apple TV Formula 1 Streams Are Getting Dolby Atmos Starting With the U.S. Grand Prix
Apple TV will add Dolby Atmos to its U.S. Formula 1 coverage beginning October 23, pairing immersive audio with the existing 4K Dolby Vision stream.
Apple Intelligence Models Can Use Up to 14GB on Mac, Raising Questions About a Full Removal Option
Apple says next-generation Apple Intelligence can use up to 14GB on newer Macs, but macOS does not provide a supported button for deleting every model.
Apple Drops Intel Mac Support From Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad Compatibility Lists
Apple has removed Intel Macs from Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad compatibility lists, although the accessories still work with supported macOS versions.
Apple Sets November 2 for Q4 2026 Earnings and Ternus' First CEO Call
Apple will report fiscal Q4 2026 results on November 2, giving CEO John Ternus his first earnings call after succeeding Tim Cook in September.