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iOS 27.2 Beta 4 Removes Apple’s Redesigned Health App Before Public Release
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iOS 27.2 Beta 4 Removes Apple’s Redesigned Health App Before Public Release

Rajat Saini · October 14, 2026

iOS 27.2 beta 4 removes Apple’s redesigned Health app, restoring the previous interface ahead of its expected public release later this month.

HomeView has a temperature and humidity sensor: Apple’s accuracy fine print
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HomeView has a temperature and humidity sensor: Apple's accuracy fine print

Shane Watson · October 14, 2026

HomeView’s built-in climate sensor is tuned for 15º C to 30º C and 30% to 70% humidity, and Apple says long, loud playback can make it less accurate.

LG Indoor Cam Plug-In has a 160-degree view and detects people and pets
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LG Indoor Cam Plug-In has a 160-degree view and detects people and pets

Mike Peterson · October 14, 2026

LG’s Indoor Cam sees 160 degrees of a room, spots people and pets with a home hub, and runs on USB-C. A button on top tilts it away.

Hands-free Siri on the new Apple TV 4K works in only nine languages
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Hands-free Siri on the new Apple TV 4K works in only nine languages

Rajat Saini · October 14, 2026

Talking to the new Apple TV 4K without the remote depends on your tvOS language. Apple lists nine, and Spanish and Japanese are not among them.

LG Smart Deadbolt Lock needs a Thread home hub: which Apple devices qualify
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LG Smart Deadbolt Lock needs a Thread home hub: which Apple devices qualify

Shane Watson · October 14, 2026

LG’s lock and Temperature Sensor need a Thread home hub. HomePod mini and HomeView qualify, but the old 64GB Wi-Fi Apple TV 4K has no Thread.

HomePod (2nd generation) owners get Sound Glow and Mac speaker support
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HomePod (2nd generation) owners get Sound Glow and Mac speaker support

Mike Peterson · October 14, 2026

The $349 HomePod (2nd generation) gets Sound Glow lighting and works as a speaker for Macs with Wi-Fi 6E or later, Apple’s pages say.

LG’s Home Collection cameras: the wiring each one needs before you buy
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LG's Home Collection cameras: the wiring each one needs before you buy

Rajat Saini · October 14, 2026

The Floodlight Cam needs high-voltage household wiring and ideally an electrician, while the Indoor Cam runs on USB-C. Check your walls first.

Apple TV 4K mics run in Secure Exclaves: how Apple isolates your voice data
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Apple TV 4K mics run in Secure Exclaves: how Apple isolates your voice data

Shane Watson · October 14, 2026

The new Apple TV 4K has three far-field mics for hands-free Siri. Apple says their data stays in Secure Exclaves that tvOS and apps cannot reach.

Apple sells Home Collection gear, but LG and Schneider handle the warranty
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Apple sells Home Collection gear, but LG and Schneider handle the warranty

Mike Peterson · October 14, 2026

Apple sells the LG and Schneider accessories, but its Limited Warranty doesn’t cover them. Repairs go to the makers, and there’s no AppleCare.

Siri AI usage limits on HomeView: what happens when you hit the daily cap
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Siri AI usage limits on HomeView: what happens when you hit the daily cap

Rajat Saini · October 14, 2026

Siri AI on HomeView has daily usage limits. Hit one and that feature pauses until the limit resets, and Apple plans to charge for more.

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