Apple’s new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio reach customers and stores on September 22, with one exception to note.
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New Apple Watch models face reports of random restarts
Some Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 owners report random restarts, with shared diagnostic logs pointing to a possible Neural Engine timeout.
iPhone 20 Pro display leak points to bigger screens and smaller cutout
An early iPhone 20 Pro rumor claims 6.41-inch and 6.96-inch displays, a smaller cutout, and Apple tests of a bezel-free quad-curved screen design.
Apple’s first layoffs under John Ternus send a careful signal
Reported Fitness+ job cuts are the first under CEO John Ternus, but a handful of affected roles does not yet prove a company-wide restructuring.
Apple prepared to launch a pocket-size Pencil for iPhone Duo, says report
Apple reportedly designed a shorter Pencil for iPhone Duo, then dropped it after technical problems and turned to the USB-C Apple Pencil instead.
German court holds Meta liable for scam ads it helped distribute
A Frankfurt court ruled Meta liable for fraudulent Facebook and Instagram ads, finding its algorithms and ad practices went beyond passive hosting.
iFixit finds a troubling screen-repair risk in iPhone 18 Pro
iFixit damaged the plastic display frame on three of four iPhone 18 Pro units it opened, raising an unresolved concern for screen and battery repairs.
Trump wants to rename AI and create an ‘AI Force’
President Trump proposed replacing “artificial intelligence” with three alternative names and said he plans an AI Force modeled on the Space Force.
Apple Fitness+ job cuts reach Time to Walk and Time to Run
Apple reportedly cut a handful of Fitness+ jobs, including audio-content roles tied to Time to Walk and Time to Run, as it reviews the service.
Hot iPhone Duo demo raises questions, not a verdict
A pre-release iPhone Duo reportedly became very hot during demanding camera work, but demo software and one device cannot establish a widespread issue.
iPhone 18 Pro Max VS Galaxy S26 Ultra in brutal drop test: Here is the result
PhoneBuff put iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra through repeated face, back, and corner drops, showing how both flagships absorb damage.
iFixit shows how iPhone 18 Pro’s tiny moving aperture works
iFixit opened the iPhone 18 Pro camera to reveal six hair-thin aperture blades, magnetic actuation, and a component that is nearly impossible to repair.
Siri AI’s beta rollout is testing users’ patience
Early Siri AI users report slow replies, missing commands, unlock prompts, and connection errors on iPhone and Apple Watch during the beta rollout.
Apple’s newest Watches quietly drop handwashing support
Apple’s support list leaves Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 without automatic handwashing detection, although watchOS 27 still includes it.
iPhone asking you to confirm you're an adult: Here's what Apple accepts
If your iPhone asks you to confirm that you’re an adult, Apple accepts a credit card that belongs to you or a scan of your ID. Debit cards and gift cards don’t work, and you can check where you stand in Settings under your name > Personal Information > Age Confirmation. iPhone 18 Pro. Setting…
New Filing Shows OpenAI and Microsoft Debated AI Threats to the Web
Newly unsealed material in the New York Times copyright case shows OpenAI and Microsoft employees debating how AI could weaken the web.
CNN Report Says AI-Assisted Intelligence Nearly Triggered U.S. Action Against a Chinese Ship
CNN reports a false AI-assisted intelligence assessment nearly triggered U.S. action against a Chinese ship. The Pentagon has not detailed the incident.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Gets a Prepare to Ship Battery Mode
iPhone 18 Pro Max has Prepare to Ship, a battery mode designed to meet transport rules for its over-20 Wh battery after activation.
Google Says Gemini Reached Three Real Companies During a Security Test
Google says Gemini reached three real companies during a May cybersecurity test after the evaluation environment mistakenly allowed internet access.
California Orders Work on Frontier AI Emergency Shutoff and Independent Oversight
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered work on frontier AI emergency shutoffs and independent safety oversight. The order does not create an immediate mandate.
Apple lists the 2019 Retina 4K iMac as vintage: What that means for repairs
Apple has added the iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) to its vintage products list. Apple service providers can still repair it, but only “subject to parts availability.” A MacBook. Apple's extended battery-only repair period applies to Mac laptops like this one, not to iMac. Image: Apple The model appears on Apple’s page for service after…
Apple is reportedly fixing Readiness delays on Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12
Apple is working on fixes for Readiness scores that are slow to update on Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12, according to Ray Maker’s in-depth Ultra 4 review at DC Rainmaker, published September 17. After his watches took up to four hours to show a score, he writes: “Apple says they’re working on it,…
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max repair manual is out, but you can't buy the parts yet
Apple published its full Self Service Repair manual for iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 18, the day the phone reached customers: 23 support documents covering everything from the display and battery to the logic board. What you can’t do yet is order anything it describes. When we checked on September 19, Apple’s Self Service…
Siri AI's Expressive Voices run on five iPhones, and iPhone 17 isn't one
Siri AI’s Expressive Voices, which let you change how fast and how animated Siri sounds, work on five iPhones: iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. That is Apple’s own list, from a footnote in its iOS 27 iPhone User Guide. The four iPhone 18…