Apple and LG’s reported smart lock uses Bluetooth authentication and Ultra Wideband ranging that could unlock a compatible door as its user approaches.
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Apple Watch Series 12 Gets Two Repair Improvements, but Ultra 4 Stands Still
iFixit’s teardown finds a battery pull tab and simpler display connector in Apple Watch Series 12, while Ultra 4 repairability remains unchanged.
Tim Cook Sells $63.8 Million in Apple Stock After Restricted Shares Vest
Apple executive chair Tim Cook sold 191,753 shares worth about $63.8 million after restricted stock vested, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.
One iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Tester Says AssistiveTouch and Wallet Lag Is Gone
One iOS 27.2 beta 3 tester says earlier AssistiveTouch and Wallet lag is gone, but Apple has not documented the change as an official fix for iPhone users.
iPhone Duo Buyers Discuss Possible Launch-Day Delivery Delays
iPhone Duo buyers are discussing possible delivery delays before pre-orders open October 16, but Apple has not disclosed launch inventory by region.
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Are Rumored for October 13
Apple reportedly plans to introduce a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 on October 13 alongside its long-awaited smart home display this year.
An iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Tester Says Siri Still Cannot Find Mail
An iOS 27.2 beta 3 tester says Siri still cannot find messages stored in Apple Mail, even when the same emails are visible inside the app on iPhone.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Performance Reports Are Mixed on ProMotion iPhones
Some iOS 27.2 beta 3 testers report smoother ProMotion performance, while others still see stuttering on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro models.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 May Fix a Jumping AirPlay Device Menu
An iOS 27.2 beta 3 tester says the AirPlay device menu no longer jumps while loading, reducing the chance of selecting the wrong speaker or TV.
One iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Tester Reports Better Cellular Connectivity
One iOS 27.2 beta 3 tester reports better cellular connectivity, while AT&T users have also spotted a carrier settings update to version 73.0.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Appears to Fix an App Switcher Animation Bug
An iOS 27.2 beta 3 tester says Apple fixed an App Switcher animation bug, but the change is not listed in Apple’s official beta release notes.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Makes Wallpaper Parallax Look Stronger for Some Users
Some iOS 27.2 beta 3 testers are seeing a stronger wallpaper parallax effect, but the visual change varies by wallpaper, device and settings.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Appears to Tighten the Photos App Grid
iOS 27.2 beta 3 testers have spotted a tighter Photos grid with less empty space, though Apple has not documented the small interface change.
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Brings the Redesigned Health App to More Testers
More iOS 27.2 beta 3 testers can access Apple’s redesigned Health app, including its Insights, Longevity and Apple Watch readiness sections.
iPad Air and iPad mini Fall Prime Day Deals Take $100 Off
Amazon has cut $100 from selected M4 iPad Air and A17 Pro iPad mini models for fall Prime Day, with U.S. prices starting at $649 and $499 today.
M5 Max MacBook Pro Gets a $600 Prime Day Discount
Amazon has cut $600 from the 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB of memory and a 2TB SSD, bringing its U.S. Prime Day price down to $3,499.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Drops to $700 in Fall Prime Day Deal
Selected Apple Watch Ultra 4 configurations have fallen to $700 during Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale, saving $99 from the regular $799 price.
Apple Watch Series 12 Hits a New $350 Low for Fall Prime Day
Amazon has cut the 42mm Apple Watch Series 12 to $350 for fall Prime Day, with selected 46mm and cellular configurations also discounted by $50.
M5 MacBook Air Gets $200 Off Across Several Prime Day Models
Amazon has cut several M5 MacBook Air configurations by $200 for fall Prime Day, with the 13-inch 16GB and 512GB model now priced at $1,099.
M6 Mac mini Falls to $780 in Amazon's Fall Prime Day Sale
Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale cuts the base M6 Mac mini to $780, while the 512GB model falls to $950 and selected upgrades save about $150 today.
AirPods Pro 3 Fall Prime Day Deal Drops the Price to $179
Amazon has cut AirPods Pro 3 to $179 for Prime Big Deal Days, a $70 discount from the current $249 U.S. list price while the limited offer lasts.
iCloud+ Now Allows 10 Custom Email Addresses Per Domain
Apple now says iCloud+ supports up to 10 personalized email addresses per custom domain, while standard @icloud.com aliases remain limited to three.
iPhone 18 Pro Night Video Test Puts Its Wider Aperture to Work
An iPhone 18 Pro night video test shows how the wider main-camera aperture gathers more light, though processing and stabilization still matter.
iPhone 18 Pro Portrait Test Shows What Its Wider Aperture Changes
A real-world iPhone 18 Pro portrait test shows how its wider f/1.48 aperture changes background blur and gives photographers more control today.