Gemini’s App Store surge helped it double its global AI traffic share, narrowing ChatGPT’s lead and signaling Apple’s growing influence in AI discovery.
Apple TV, Apple Music, and App Store outage hits millions, now resolved
Apple confirms Apple TV, Apple Music, and App Store outage now resolved after hours of disruption affecting streaming, downloads, and iCloud account services.
Apple Music on macOS Tahoe is a mess and users have had enough
Users say Apple “butchered” the Music app in macOS Tahoe, citing major bugs, broken playback, and confusing UI changes that disrupt daily use.
Apple TV Subscribers Can Watch MLS Playoffs Without Season Pass
Apple will stream every MLS playoff match to all Apple TV subscribers, sparking speculation that the costly MLS Season Pass might soon be retired.
Apple Engineers report problems with Siri in iOS 26.4 build
Apple engineers testing iOS 26.4 warn of Siri performance issues, raising concerns about Apple’s upcoming AI rollout and internal leadership stability.
TMO Weekly #3: Apple News Roundup, October 12–19
Apple’s busy week spanned new betas, M5 hardware, Vision Pro updates, and a major Apple TV rebrand. Here’s every story from October 12–19.
iPad Users Say ‘System Data’ Is Out of Control After iPadOS 26 Update
iPadOS 26’s automatic update feature reserves massive storage, leaving 64GB and 128GB iPads nearly full as System Data balloons unexpectedly.
Apple hints at updated Vision Pro Developer Strap arriving October 22
Apple hints at an updated Vision Pro Developer Strap launching October 22, likely alongside the M5 model, improving USB speeds and connectivity.
MacBook Pro video calls finally look like you own lighting equipment
The new MacBook Pro’s 1080p webcam looks dramatically better thanks to M5’s upgraded Neural ISP and smarter on-device AI lighting corrections.
Apple Quietly Made the Best Laptop Speakers Even Better
Apple refines its six-speaker MacBook Pro audio system with richer bass, wider stereo separation, and improved clarity, keeping its laptop audio crown.