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Simplicity and Siri AI are the HomeView's killer features, says Apple

AppleInsider · Rumors

Simplicity and Siri AI are the HomeView's killer features, says Apple

The new Siri AI is the "magic" of HomeView, according to Apple execs, but part of that is how little users should…

Oct 20, 2026

Apple explains why HomeView couldn’t launch until now

9to5Mac · Rumors

Apple explains why HomeView couldn’t launch until now

Apple’s new HomeView was reportedly mostly finished for years, but kept getting delayed. Here’s why HomeView couldn’t launch until now, per quotes…

Oct 20, 2026

Apple Says Mac Mini Assembly in U.S. to Begin Later This Year

MacRumors · Rumors

Apple Says Mac Mini Assembly in U.S. to Begin Later This Year

In a press release focused on its latest American Manufacturing Program commitments today, Apple reiterated that Mac mini assembly in the U.S.…

Oct 20, 2026

EU iPhone NFC concessions don't go far enough, says UK

AppleInsider · Rumors

EU iPhone NFC concessions don't go far enough, says UK

High fees, strict terms, and technical restrictions in the EU are said to be holding up wider third-party adoption of the NFC…

Oct 20, 2026

9to5Mac Daily: October 19, 2026 – iPhone Duo demand, HomeView rumors

9to5Mac · Rumors

9to5Mac Daily: October 19, 2026 – iPhone Duo demand, HomeView rumors

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts…

Oct 19, 2026

Apple is launching major new products next week, here’s what’s coming

9to5Mac · Rumors

Apple is launching major new products next week, here’s what’s coming

Apple just introduced HomeView alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini, but another product unveiling is already set for next week.…

Oct 19, 2026

RIP, MacBook Ultra

MacRumors · Rumors

RIP, MacBook Ultra

Apple today sent out invites for an experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, and the "Pro and tell" tagline on…

Oct 19, 2026

Apple Announcing New Products Next Week: 'Pro and Tell'

MacRumors · Rumors

Apple Announcing New Products Next Week: 'Pro and Tell'

Apple's Greg Joswiak today hinted at new product announcements coming next week, sharing a social media post that says "Can't wait to…

Oct 19, 2026

iPhone Duo battery capacity lands in between iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max

AppleInsider · Rumors

iPhone Duo battery capacity lands in between iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max

Apple has published the overall capacity of the two-battery iPhone Duo in a regulatory filing, showing exactly how it compares to the…

Oct 19, 2026

Apple HomeView vs Amazon Echo Show 8: Smart home screens compared

AppleInsider · Rumors

Apple HomeView vs Amazon Echo Show 8: Smart home screens compared

Apple's first smart home display is muscling into a market that Amazon currently dominates, with products like the popular Echo Show 8.…

Oct 19, 2026

Apple Expected to Release New Products on Next Four Fridays

MacRumors · Rumors

Apple Expected to Release New Products on Next Four Fridays

Apple likely plans to release MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models with M6 chips, and/or an…

Oct 18, 2026

Retail reset set for November 6 as OLED MacBook Pro looms

AppleInsider · Rumors

Retail reset set for November 6 as OLED MacBook Pro looms

A refresh of Apple Stores taking place on November 6 strongly hints that Apple's OLED iPad mini and touch-enabled MacBook Pro will…

Oct 18, 2026

Apple Reveals iPhone Duo's Battery Capacity

MacRumors · Rumors

Apple Reveals iPhone Duo's Battery Capacity

Apple on Friday published an EU energy label for the iPhone Duo that reveals the device has a total battery capacity of…

Oct 18, 2026

HomeView follow-up with robot arm rumored to ship in 2027

AppleInsider · Rumors

HomeView follow-up with robot arm rumored to ship in 2027

Future versions of the HomeView are being looked at by Apple, with a version using a larger display and a robotic arm…

Oct 18, 2026

iPhone Duo walk-in purchases might be challenging at launch, per report

9to5Mac · Rumors

iPhone Duo walk-in purchases might be challenging at launch, per report

According to a new report from MacRumors, Apple employees are being told to warn customers that iPhone Duo likely won’t be available…

Oct 18, 2026

Apple Retail Staff Told to Warn Against iPhone Duo Walk-In Purchases

MacRumors · Rumors

Apple Retail Staff Told to Warn Against iPhone Duo Walk-In Purchases

Some Apple retail employees have been told to warn customers against visiting to purchase an iPhone Duo without a pre-order on Friday,…

Oct 17, 2026

Report: Apple gains ground on rivals, but iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo face challenges

9to5Mac · Rumors

Report: Apple gains ground on rivals, but iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo face challenges

In a new investor note sent out this week, GF Securities’ Jeff Pu and Henry Huang project that Apple will be the…

Oct 16, 2026

MacRumors · Rumors

The MacRumors Show: Was HomeView Worth the Wait?

Apple this week finally announced the HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and its "HomeView" smart home hub. On this…

Oct 16, 2026

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