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U.S. government says Apple contempt ruling should be reconsidered
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U.S. government says Apple contempt ruling should be reconsidered

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

A U.S. Supreme Court brief says the contempt ruling against Apple in its Epic case should be reconsidered under the proper legal standard.

tvOS 27.2 beta points to a new HomePod surround sound option
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tvOS 27.2 beta points to a new HomePod surround sound option

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

The tvOS 27.2 beta points to a new HomePod surround sound option, but Apple has not confirmed final details yet.

Apple Card Savings gets a higher APY, but the live Wallet rate matters most
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Apple Card Savings gets a higher APY, but the live Wallet rate matters most

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple Card Savings has a higher APY, but account holders should rely on the current variable rate shown in Wallet.

Some macOS 27 users report Apple Intelligence storage above Apple’s estimate
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Some macOS 27 users report Apple Intelligence storage above Apple’s estimate

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Some macOS 27 users report Apple Intelligence storage above Apple’s estimate, but Apple has not explained the difference.

TestMu AI Review: Can an Agentic Testing Platform Actually Clear Your QA Backlog?
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TestMu AI Review: Can an Agentic Testing Platform Actually Clear Your QA Backlog?

Keelan Balderson · September 23, 2026

TestMu AI is a full stack agentic AI quality engineering platform that empowers teams to test intelligently and ship faster.

Apple could unveil its new home operating system in October
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Apple could unveil its new home operating system in October

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple could unveil a new Siri AI-based operating system as soon as October, built for its rumored smart home display and shared household use.

Three states are next for Apple Wallet IDs, but only one has a launch window
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Three states are next for Apple Wallet IDs, but only one has a launch window

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple Wallet IDs are live in 16 states and Puerto Rico. Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina are next, but only one has a public launch window.

Tap to Pay on iPhone remains live across eight added European markets
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Tap to Pay on iPhone remains live across eight added European markets

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Tap to Pay on iPhone remains available in eight European markets added in May 2025, with local payment-provider support varying across each country.

Apple’s smart glasses face a market growing 263% in a year
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Apple’s smart glasses face a market growing 263% in a year

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

AI glasses shipments jumped 263% in the first half of 2026, giving Apple a fast-growing but Meta-dominated market for its rumored smart glasses.

Claude Opus 5.5 cuts flagship AI pricing by 20%
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Claude Opus 5.5 cuts flagship AI pricing by 20%

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Claude Opus 5.5 launches today with lower API prices, a faster optional mode, and broad cloud access as Anthropic targets demanding AI workloads.

GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna arrive at half the API price
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GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna arrive at half the API price

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna today with API prices 50% below GPT-5.6 promotional rates, plus access through ChatGPT Work and Codex for users.

New Mac mini and Mac Studio reach stores, with pickup tied to local stock
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New Mac mini and Mac Studio reach stores, with pickup tied to local stock

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple’s new Mac mini and Mac Studio now offer local store pickup where in stock, while custom configurations may require delivery from Apple instead.

Apple stock sets a record three weeks into Ternus era
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Apple stock sets a record three weeks into Ternus era

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple shares touched a record $345.34 intraday three weeks into John Ternus’s CEO tenure, though the stock closed below its session high Tuesday.

iOS 27.2 beta 2 shows Apple is still building an anti-snatching lock
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iOS 27.2 beta 2 shows Apple is still building an anti-snatching lock

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

New iOS 27.2 beta 2 code shows Apple is still developing AutoLock, an unannounced iPhone feature designed to react when a phone is snatched.

Brazil court gives Apple five days to lock minors out of casino app
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Brazil court gives Apple five days to lock minors out of casino app

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

A Brazilian court gives Apple five days to block minors from a casino app and require age checks before users can buy virtual chips on iPhone.

iPhone Pro could lose its OLED polarizer in 2029, report says
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iPhone Pro could lose its OLED polarizer in 2029, report says

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple may bring polarizer-free CoE OLED displays to iPhone Pro and Pro Max in late 2029, following its first use in the foldable iPhone Duo.

Apple’s new Mac mini drops SSD module support from its repair list
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Apple’s new Mac mini drops SSD module support from its repair list

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple’s new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models drop SSD module support from the repair list, closing the storage upgrade path offered by the 2024 model.

Apple reportedly tests a screenless fitness band as Watch rethink widens
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Apple reportedly tests a screenless fitness band as Watch rethink widens

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

Apple is reportedly exploring a Whoop-like screenless fitness band, but no product, specifications, price, or release date have been confirmed.

GM keeps CarPlay in trucks, but future EVs still lose it
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GM keeps CarPlay in trucks, but future EVs still lose it

Shane Watson · September 22, 2026

GM keeps Apple CarPlay in updated gas-powered trucks, but its plan to exclude CarPlay from future electric vehicles remains unchanged for now.

Apple closes the iOS 26 downgrade window for iOS 27 users
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Apple closes the iOS 26 downgrade window for iOS 27 users

Shane Watson · September 22, 2026

Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.6.2, closing the normal downgrade path for iPhone users who installed iOS 27 and now want to roll back safely.

Apple pushes for deeper access to OpenAI’s hardware records
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Apple pushes for deeper access to OpenAI’s hardware records

Shane Watson · September 22, 2026

Apple challenges OpenAI’s forensic analysis and seeks broader access to hardware research records in its continuing trade-secrets lawsuit in federal court.

iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals an iPhone anti-snatching lock
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iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals an iPhone anti-snatching lock

Shane Watson · September 22, 2026

iOS 27.2 beta 2 code reveals an unannounced AutoLock system that could lock an iPhone after detecting signs of a physical snatch attempt in public.

iCloud storage glitch leaves a red Settings badge stuck on iPhone
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iCloud storage glitch leaves a red Settings badge stuck on iPhone

Shane Watson · September 22, 2026

An iCloud storage notification glitch is leaving a red Settings badge on some iPhones, even when users already have an active paid storage plan.

Bitrig brings iPhone Duo app building to a foldable 3D simulator
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Bitrig brings iPhone Duo app building to a foldable 3D simulator

Shane Watson · September 22, 2026

Bitrig now builds iPhone Duo apps and tests them in an interactive 3D folding simulator with hinge-aware layouts and multiple device poses before launch.

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