Blackmagic Design’s Blackmagic Camera app now lets iPhone 18 Pro owners set the new variable aperture by hand and record Apple ProRes straight into the phone’s Pro Video Storage. Both arrived in version 3.5, which reached the App Store on September 18, the day iPhone 18 Pro got to customers. A scene shot with the…
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Apple Pay reportedly launches in India in October, with Axis Bank cards first
Apple Pay is set to launch in India in October, with Axis Bank credit cards first, according to a Reuters report from September 18 that cites three people with knowledge of the matter. Reuters put the launch “next month”, and Apple hasn’t confirmed it. iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Image: Apple If the report holds,…
Xcode 27.1 Beta Arrives With iPhone Duo Simulator and SDKs
Xcode 27.1 beta adds the iPhone Duo Simulator and SDKs. Here are its Mac requirements, test priorities and known simulator limits.
Meta Muse Becomes the No. 1 Free iPhone App, Ahead of ChatGPT
Meta Muse has reached the top of the U.S. free iPhone chart, ahead of ChatGPT. The App Store rank can change as downloads shift.
Apple Hardware VP Explains How iPhone Duo Hinge and Display Were Built to Last
Apple hardware VP Tom Marieb explains the iPhone Duo hinge, matte display finish and Apple’s stated approach to foldable durability.
20 New Apple Intelligence Features in iOS 27: Siri AI, Photos, Safari, and More
iOS 27 adds 20-plus Apple Intelligence capabilities across Siri AI, Photos, Safari, Shortcuts and Health. Check the device and language limits.
iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 Now Available in Apple Stores
iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 are now available online and at Apple Stores worldwide.
iOS 27 Apple Intelligence Requires 14GB on Some New iPhones, 8GB on Others
iOS 27 raises Apple Intelligence storage requirements to 14GB on select newer iPhones, while other supported models continue requiring up to 8GB.
iPhone 18 Pro without AppleCare: You have 60 days to add it in Settings
If you bought iPhone 18 Pro without AppleCare, you haven’t missed your chance. In the US, Apple gives you 60 days after purchase to add a plan, and you do it on the phone itself in Settings > General > AppleCare & Warranty. iPhone 18 Pro in its four colors. Image: Apple Apple’s AppleCare page…
Safari 27 Adds an MCP Server to Give AI Tools Browser Access
Safari 27 beta adds an MCP server that lets approved AI tools inspect browser data to help web developers test and debug websites.
SK Hynix Explores U.S. Memory Production With Intel, Report Says
SK Hynix is reportedly exploring U.S. memory production with Intel. No deal is confirmed, and the report does not say Apple devices will use it.
iPhone 18 Pro bought from Apple comes with a free online setup session
If you bought your iPhone 18 Pro directly from Apple, you can book a free online session with an Apple Specialist to set it up and move your data. Apple emails a personal invitation as soon as your order is delivered, and you can also start a session from your Orders page. iPhone 18 Pro…
Exclusive: ASUS Googlebook revealed in new images, with a G key and glowing lid
The Mac Observer has exclusively obtained eight images of ASUS’s upcoming Googlebook, giving us a closer look at its design, keyboard and internal cooling system. The laptop has a dark grey finish, a large touchpad and a dedicated Google-branded G key, with a multicolour light bar on the lid. The images show the laptop from…
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy A18 images reveal design, 50MP camera and six OS upgrades
Samsung’s unreleased Galaxy A18 will feature a 50MP main camera, IP64 dust and splash resistance, and six generations of OS upgrades, according to marketing materials exclusively obtained by The Mac Observer. The images also reveal the phone’s design and three colour options ahead of its launch. The Samsung Galaxy A18, as shown in Samsung’s marketing…
Apple TV Releases Tenzing Trailer, Sets October Streaming Premiere
Apple TV has released the Tenzing trailer. The Everest drama opens in theaters October 9 and begins streaming globally October 16.
Meta Launches Muse, a Personal AI Agent for iPhone and Mac
Meta has launched Muse, a personal AI agent for multi-step tasks. It asks for access to connected services and uses a secure virtual environment.
Tim Cook Expected at White House State Dinner for Xi Jinping
Tim Cook is reportedly expected at the White House state dinner for Xi Jinping. No Apple deal, policy decision or business agenda was announced.
Apple Urges UK Tribunal to Open Encryption Challenge to the Public
Apple is reportedly seeking more public UK hearings in its encryption challenge, as secrecy limits what is known about the disputed government notice.
Judge Will Privately Review Apple Agreement in Musk Antitrust Case
A judge will privately review agreements tied to Apple’s exit from Musk’s antitrust claims. The case against OpenAI continues.
GM Restores Apple CarPlay in 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra
GM will restore Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, while retaining its own redesigned truck interface.
WhatsApp Rolls Out an In-Chat Search Shortcut on iPhone
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a search shortcut in iPhone chats and channels. Availability may vary as the feature reaches accounts in stages.
macOS 27 deprecates encrypted HFS+ drives: Here's how to check your backups
Apple’s macOS 27 release notes list Encrypted HFS+ (CoreStorage) as deprecated. The entry reads: “Encrypted HFS+ (CoreStorage) is deprecated and will not be supported in a future version of macOS. If you use Encrypted HFS+ backups on external drives, begin backing up to encrypted APFS-formatted external drives instead.” Apple's M6 Mac mini. Image: Apple A…
Apple Intelligence for Home requires iCloud+ starting at 2TB, Apple says
“Apple Intelligence for Home requires an iCloud+ subscription starting at 2TB.” That line appears in Apple’s release notes for iOS & iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27, and in the US the smallest plan that meets it, 2TB, costs $9.99 a month. The Apple logo. Image: Apple The note is one sentence long. It…
M5 Pro Mac mini idles at 4 dB and M5 Ultra Mac Studio at 7 dB, per Apple
Apple’s new acoustic reports measure the 2026 Mac mini at 4 dB and the 2026 Mac Studio at 7 dB. Both numbers are A-weighted sound pressure at the operator position, roughly where you sit, and each holds for idle and for light web browsing on the one configuration Apple tested. Mac Studio with M5 Max…