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Sir Jony Ive, the legendary designer behind iconic Apple products like the iPhone, has made a significant real-estate move, purchasing four homes in a single day for nearly $73 million. The properties are located in Belvedere, an ultra-exclusive and secluded city in Marin County surrounded by water, known for its breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge. This massive purchase signals a deepening of his roots in the Bay Area as he embarks on a new professional chapter.

Apple is reportedly preparing a significant update for its set-top box, with a new model expected to launch before the end of 2025. Rumors suggest the next Apple TV will be powered by the A17 Pro chip, a major performance leap designed to prepare the device for the company’s push into artificial intelligence. This would mark the first hardware refresh for the product since the current A15 Bionic model was released in October 2022.

Apple’s recent September showcase focused on the latest iPhones and AirPods, but new smart home hardware was notably absent. This aligns with a growing number of reports suggesting the company has adjusted its HomePod roadmap, pushing major new releases further into the future. While hardware enthusiasts may need to wait, current users are receiving some immediate benefits through a new software update.

The recent release of iPadOS 26 has sparked a significant backlash among some of the iPad’s most dedicated users, many of whom claim the update has completely wrecked the multitasking experience. The core of the frustration stems from Apple’s decision to remove several long-standing, intuitive features in favor of a new, more complex windowing system that users are calling a major step backward.

tvOS 26 brings custom Aerial screen saver controls to Apple TV 4K, letting you personalize visuals and enjoy new footage.

A Taiwan supply chain report indicates Apple is preparing an R2 coprocessor for the next Vision Pro, fabricated on TSMC’s 2 nm node. The current Vision Pro pairs an M2 app processor with an R1 that ingests camera and sensor data in real time. Moving that R-series silicon to 2 nm would be a full-node jump over R1.

Apple says a “very rare” camera bug can affect photos shot on the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro when an extremely bright LED display is pointed straight into the camera. In these conditions, images may show small blacked-out rectangles or thin white artifacts.

Apple’s iPhone Air proves its strength in JerryRigEverything’s bend and scratch tests, confirming Apple’s claims of its most durable iPhone yet.

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 hit store shelves on September 19, and they’re already marked down to $239. The timing is notable: this is the first post-launch cash discount on Apple’s flagship buds, and it arrives just as early adopters weigh the biggest AirPods upgrade in years.

Users aren’t celebrating iOS 26. Google searches show frustration as many look to fix design, speed, and stability issues immediately.

Discover Chrome for iOS AI Mode, Gemini-powered features, and Smart Tab Grouping in development. Watch exclusive video, screenshots, and see hidden flags from Google’s latest code.

AirPods Pro 3 ship without a charging cable in the box. Apple frames the change as an environmental win now that most of its hardware has standardized on USB-C, but the move also trims packaging, logistics, and accessory costs at a scale only Apple operates.

You may see “Apple coupon” pages on CouponAstra today. Here’s the reality: Apple.com doesn’t run sitewide promo codes, so those strings won’t apply at checkout.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Air is ultra-thin and futuristic, but real compromises show it is more a test for future foldable devices.