People who plan to purchase an iPhone Duo can go through the "Get Ready" process starting on Monday, October 12. The new detail was added to the iPhone Duo product page yesterday, according to Reddit.


Get Ready lets users select a preferred color and capacity, confirm their carrier status, choose accessories, choose an AppleCare+ plan, select a trade-in, add a payment method, and set a shipping and billing address.

When pre-orders go live, Get Ready is helpful because it allows for one-tap ordering. It will be especially beneficial for the ‌iPhone Duo‌ because supplies are expected to be limited.

Pre-orders could sell out within minutes given reports of production issues leading to supply constraints, and users who have Get Ready will be able to submit orders faster.

‌iPhone Duo‌ pre-orders will begin on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time or 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The device will launch on Friday, October 23. Pricing starts at $1,999.
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Apple Pay is set to launch in India later today (Wednesday local time), starting with Axis Bank credit cards on the Visa and Mastercard networks, according to TechCrunch.

India already has a popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system for digital payments, so the initial rollout of Apple Pay in the country is expected to be limited. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI Bank/SBI Card are not expected to support Apple Pay at launch, the report said.
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Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware has a build number of 9B5042a and is rolling out for developers and public beta testers.


There's no word on what's included in the firmware update because Apple doesn't offer notes for AirPods beta releases.

When the AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 or later, there is a beta firmware option that can be accessed in the AirPods settings interface. Toggling on beta updates allows users to install the beta firmware.

Firmware updates can then be downloaded by connecting the AirPods to an Apple device and connecting them to power. It can take a few hours for new firmware to be installed because there is no software update option like there is for other Apple devices.
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Apple today shared a guide meant to help parents use the child safety tools in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate. Apple says "Building Healthy Digital Habits: A Guide for Families" was developed in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).


The six-step guide covers balancing screen time with sleep, exercise, schoolwork, and time with friends and family. It has advice on getting kids on board with screen time limits and using the different parental control features. From Apple's announcement:

• Start a conversation about screen time, with tips for parents to approach the topic and establish expectations in a way that helps kids feel included in the plan.


• Create a Child Account, which enables age-based safeguards and gives parents access to parental controls to manage their child's experience.


• Set safety settings for websites and apps, including Ask to Buy and Ask to Browse, so families can review new apps and websites together.


• Make a schedule for device use, using Time Allowances and Schedules to balance time online with sleep, schoolwork, physical activity, and time with family and friends.


• Manage communications, with parents deciding who their child can communicate with and Communication Safety, on by default for all users under 18, helping protect kids from viewing or sharing sensitive content.


• Continue the conversation as kids grow, with guidance on adjusting the family's plan over time.

The guide includes the AAP's recommendations on screen time by age group, from infants to teens, along with strategies to help children develop healthy screen time habits.

Apple added new parental control options and an overhauled version of Screen Time in ‌iOS 27‌. Parents can choose which apps children can access, monitor and control website access, keep tabs on approved contacts, and set different screen time schedules based on time of day. Using the new version of Screen Time requires all devices in a Family Sharing group to be running ‌iOS 27‌, ‌iPadOS 27‌, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.

The guide comes as Apple deals with regulatory pressure over child safety in countries like the UK, U.S., and Australia.
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Apple today updated Apple Creator Studio and Final Cut Camera for iOS to add new features.


Final Cut Camera, Apple's professional iPhone filming app, now supports the variable aperture feature on the iPhone 18 Pro. Users can tweak aperture and select between aperture priority and shutter priority modes, plus there's support for Cinematic mode effects for video. Apple says the app was also redesigned from the ground up to give creators easy access to pro settings like shutter angle, ISO, and white balance.

There are customizable overlays with false color and clipping indicators for exposure and improved focus peaking with sensitivity control. A tally light activates when recording is happening, and there's a two-finger tap gesture for clearing the viewfinder to focus on the shot. Other new features include support for professional video scopes, clean SDI out, and genlock offset.

Pages, Numbers, and Keynote all have new templates and themes to choose from, along with better tools for collaboration. Keynote supports intelligent slide generation and Numbers has trigonometry, statistics, and logic functions for solving complex problems in a spreadsheet. Pages for Mac has a Screen View that optimizes content for reading and writing.

Pixelmator Pro for iPad has new template collections on Mac and ‌iPad‌ for launching ideas, businesses, or products. There's a Podcasts category with cover artwork options. The ‌iPad‌ app also adopts Select and Mask from the Mac app for precise mask and selection refinements.

Final Cut Pro and Motion on Mac have a new option to add Cinematic mode effects to video captured on the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌, so users can adjust focus points and depth of field in the Final Cut Pro timeline. Compressor supports converting video with Cinematic mode effects back into the previous Cinematic mode format, and it has new HEVC and MPEG–4 export presets.

Freeform includes automatic Dark Mode support for boards, folders for better organization, and support for Writing Tools. With Writing Tools, Apple Intelligence is able to rewrite, proofread, and summarize handwritten notes. In visionOS 27, the Vision Pro version of Freeform lets users pull multiple items from a board into their space, with multiple users able to view 3D models together as a group.

All of the updates are available today. Apple Creator Studio is priced at $12.99 per month and it gives access to all of Apple's creative apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro. In free apps like Numbers, Pages, and Keynote, it adds premium features that are not available in the free apps.
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In a July 2026 letter addressed to U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Apple said its decision to remove ICEBlock and similar apps that crowdsourced the real-time locations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from the App Store was "prompted by concerns" about "agent safety," according to CNN's Clare Duffy.


The report said the app removals were "prompted by concerns — including those raised by the Trump administration — about agent safety following a fatal shooting that left two detainees dead at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement office."

Apple removed ICEBlock from the App Store in October 2025, leading Raskin to launch an investigation into the U.S. Justice Department's apparent role in the removal of the apps from the App Store and Google's Play Store, the report said. Apple's letter responding to Raskin had not previously been reported, according to CNN.

When it removed ICEBlock from the ‌App Store‌, Apple said that the app violated guideline 1.1.1 of its App Review Guidelines:

Information provided to Apple by law enforcement shows that your app violates Guideline 1.1.1 because its purpose is to provide location information about law enforcement officers that can be used to harm such officers individually or as a group. For this reason, your app will be removed from the App Store.

ICEBlock has not returned to the App Store.
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The new Apple Watch Ultra 4 just launched this month, and Amazon is offering the first cash discounts on select models. You can get the Apple Watch Ultra 4 for $779.99, down from $799.00.

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There are three Ultra 4 models that are on sale at this price, including the Natural model with Sand Trail Loop (M/L), the Black model with Black Ocean Band, and the Black model with Burgundy Trail Loop (M/L). These are the lowest prices we've tracked on the brand new Apple Watch Ultra 4.



If you're shopping for the new Apple Watch Series 12, Amazon also has a few markdowns on these devices. You can get the 42mm GPS Series 12 for $389.99 and the 46mm GPS Series 12 for $439.99, both of which are $9 discounts and the best prices we've seen yet.

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In macOS 27 Golden Gate, Siri AI is a lot smarter than before, so it doesn't always flail and attempt to hand your questions over to ChatGPT. However, if you still prefer OpenAI's chatbot for certain queries, you can still ask for it explicitly.


In macOS Tahoe, Siri would suggest passing a request to ChatGPT when it thought the chatbot could help. In macOS 27 though, ChatGPT only answers when you specifically ask it. There's also no setting that makes ChatGPT your default assistant – as things stand, you need to choose it for each query. Here's how it's done.

Turn On the ChatGPT Extension

1. Open System Settings.


2. Click Siri in the sidebar.


3. Click ChatGPT under "Extension."
   
   
4. Turn on Use Extension.


5. Choose whether to sign in with a ChatGPT account.
   

If you sign in, your requests are saved to your ChatGPT chat history (OpenAI's privacy policies apply). If you skip sign-in, OpenAI receives nothing tied to your Apple Account and it can't store your requests.

Ask ChatGPT in Search or Ask

1. Press Command-Space to open the Search or Ask bar (formerly Spotlight Search).


2. Right-click (or Control-click) the field.


3. Choose Ask ➝ Use ChatGPT.


4. Type your question, then press Enter.
   
   

When an answer comes back, unless there are follow-up questions, the field will switch back to Siri AI for the next query. So if you want to use ChatGPT again, you'll need to manually choose it next time around.

Another way to query ChatGPT directly is to start your spoken Siri request with "ask ChatGPT." The same phrasing works if you type it into the Search or Ask field.

ChatGPT is the only option for now in Golden Gate. Code in macOS 27 suggests that Claude can appear in the same Ask menu, but Apple has yet to make AI provider selection available.
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Emergency SOS via satellite is now available in Norway, according to an Apple support document updated today.

Available on the iPhone 14 and newer and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and newer, Emergency SOS via satellite lets you text emergency services when you are in a supported area without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. In Norway, the feature requires iOS 26.4 and watchOS 26.4 or later. Apple warns that satellite connectivity might not work in places above 62° latitude.
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Most Apple products come with a one-year limited warranty that covers hardware failures and manufacturing defects, and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. To extend your coverage further, Apple offers AppleCare+ and AppleCare One, with theft and loss coverage available for eligible devices. With the added cost, service fees, and varying prices across the Apple product lineup, is AppleCare worth paying for?



Apple uses several similar names for different types of coverage:

• Standard warranty: Included with most Apple products at no extra cost. It generally covers manufacturing defects for one year. It is not an AppleCare plan.


• AppleCare: Apple's umbrella name for its paid service and support plans, rather than one specific level of coverage. The older AppleCare Protection Plan is a distinct product that still appears in some markets.


• AppleCare+: A paid plan for one eligible product that extends hardware service and support and adds accidental damage coverage. Service fees apply to accidental damage claims.


• AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss: Includes AppleCare+ benefits and adds theft and loss protection for eligible iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, subject to claim limits and deductibles.


• AppleCare One: A monthly plan for multiple eligible products. Its Individual tier includes AppleCare+ benefits and theft and loss coverage for enrolled iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches.


• AppleCare One Family: Covers eligible products belonging to the subscriber and up to five other people in a Family Sharing group. It can also cover one person's devices without a Family Sharing group.

In the U.S., customers generally have 60 days after purchasing a new eligible device to add AppleCare+, including an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, or Apple TV. AppleCare One can also cover eligible devices you already own that are in good condition and within four years of their manufacture, purchase, or activation date, depending on the information Apple has. AirPods and Beats devices have a one-year limit.

For many devices, coverage can be added through AppleCare & Warranty settings on an iPhone, ‌iPad‌, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro, or purchased online. Monthly and annual plans renew while active until canceled. Fixed-term plans have a stated end date, after which further coverage may be available if the device qualifies.

AppleCare coverage varies by country and region. Theft and loss protection is now available well beyond the initial markets of the United States and Japan, but eligible devices, prices, service fees, and claim rules differ by market. Before purchasing a plan, check the exact terms for your device where you live.

Standard Warranty

The standard warranty that comes free with your device is simply a limited warranty, which is very common for consumer devices. This warranty guarantees that the product will work as expected for up to a year. If something materially breaks within that timeframe, and it is through no fault of the user, Apple will fix it free of charge. This warranty is also automatically applied no matter where you buy the product.

The warranty does not cover accidental damage, cosmetic wear, or a battery that has worn down through normal use. Apple may ask for proof of purchase when arranging service. To transfer the warranty, you simply need to provide the buyer with your proof of purchase. Some limitations apply and the length of the standard warranty may vary based on your country. The warranty and AppleCare plans are in addition to rights provided by consumer law in your country.

AppleCare+

AppleCare+ provides paid coverage for one eligible product. Its principal benefits are:

• Hardware service and priority technical support for the term of the plan.


• Unlimited eligible accidental damage incidents, each subject to a service fee.


• Battery service at no extra charge for devices with rechargeable batteries when capacity falls below 80%.


• Express Replacement Service for eligible products, subject to its terms and availability.


• Theft and loss protection on eligible "AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss" plans, subject to claim limits and deductibles.

Drops, spills, and broken screens are common examples of accidental damage. The damage must affect the device's function; ordinary wear and cosmetic damage are generally excluded. Eligible hardware faults arising after the limited warranty expires do not carry an additional repair fee.

If you sell or give away a device, a fixed-term AppleCare+ plan may be transferable through Apple Support. A monthly or annual plan linked to your Apple Account cannot be transferred to a new owner.

AppleCare+ With Theft and Loss

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss adds replacement coverage if an eligible iPhone, ‌iPad‌, or Apple Watch is lost or stolen. Other products, such as Macs, displays, headphones, ‌Apple TV‌, and HomePod, are only available with AppleCare+.

A single-device Theft and Loss plan allows up to two theft or loss claims every 12 months. Find My must be enabled when the device is lost or stolen and remain enabled throughout the claim. A deductible applies to each approved replacement.

AppleCare One

AppleCare One combines coverage for multiple eligible products under one monthly subscription. In the U.S., Individual costs $19.99 per month for up to three devices, plus $5.99 per month for each additional device. The base price remains $19.99 even if you enroll fewer than three devices.

AppleCare One Family costs $49.99 per month and covers eligible devices for the subscriber and up to five other Family Sharing members without a per-device charge. It can also cover only the subscriber's devices. Eligible devices are generally added automatically, although some need a check before they can be covered.

Both tiers include theft and loss protection for enrolled iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. Individual permits three theft or loss claims in total across the plan every 12 months; Family permits six. Adding devices does not give each one a separate claim allowance.

Apple may require a diagnostic test or inspection before an already-owned device can be enrolled. The device must also be associated with the relevant Apple Account. You can add, remove, or swap eligible devices as your needs change.

AppleCare One Individual is available in Australia, France, Germany, the UK, and the U.S. Family is currently available only in the U.S.; prices elsewhere differ.

Plan Prices and Service Fees

Apple offers AppleCare plans for a range of products, but the available plans and prices vary by device and country. AppleCare One Individual is available in Australia, France, Germany, the UK, and the U.S. AppleCare One Family is currently available only in the U.S.

The price of single-device AppleCare+ depends on the product, location, payment term, and coverage offered. There is a one-time purchase option when buying a new device, but Apple also offers AppleCare+ through a monthly recurring payment plan.

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss for the iPhone 18 Pro costs $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year. That premium is paid whether or not you make a claim. Accidental damage service fees are additional to the plan price. These are Apple's current U.S. fees; taxes may apply:

• iPhone: $29 for eligible screen-only or back-glass-only damage; $99 for other accidental damage.


• Apple Watch: $69 for accidental damage, or $79 for Ultra and Hermès models.


• iPad: $29 for screen damage and $99 for other accidental damage.


• AirPods and Beats: $29 for accidental damage.


• Apple TV: $15 for accidental damage.


• HomePod: $39 for accidental damage, or $15 for HomePod mini.


• Apple Vision Pro: $29 for damage to an included accessory, or $299 for other accidental damage.


• MacBook Neo: $49 for screen or enclosure damage; $149 for other accidental damage.


• Other Macs and Apple displays: $99 for screen or enclosure damage; $299 for other accidental damage.

For theft or loss, the U.S. deductible is $149 for an iPhone, $129 for an ‌iPad‌, or $119 for an Apple Watch. These deductibles apply under eligible single-device and AppleCare One coverage.

For some products, Express Replacement lets Apple send a replacement before you return the damaged device. It involves a temporary card hold. An iPhone or ‌iPad‌ screen-only claim handled this way is charged at the other accidental damage rate, rather than the $29 screen repair rate.

To judge the cost, compare the total premiums over the time you expect to keep the device, plus a possible service fee, with the price of an uncovered repair or replacement. Apple's repair estimator can provide a model-specific iPhone screen repair estimate.

Other Coverage Options

If you are considering AppleCare, it may be worth exploring insurance plans offered by other companies for your device. Many banks, cell phone service providers, and renter's and homeowner's insurance policies cover devices. Some third-party Apple retailers may also offer an extended service plan with your purchase.

Other third-party warranty providers and insurance companies may offer device insurance policies that offer equivalent or better coverage than AppleCare, so it is worth exploring what policies are available for your Apple device in your jurisdiction. Many of these are also available via a monthly subscription and may beat the cost of AppleCare. Coverage for accidents, theft, and loss can vary substantially.

Is AppleCare Worth It?

Whether or not you should purchase AppleCare depends on how you use your Apple device, and how much risk and expense you are willing to take.

If you are prone to dropping or damaging your device, the argument moves towards adding AppleCare+. Similarly, additional loss and theft coverage will be dependent on how likely you believe you are to lose your device or have it stolen. Ultimately, some users are simply more careless with their devices, and for those people, AppleCare+ is worth it. If you have more than one device you want to protect, AppleCare One is worth considering.

In general, the editors at MacRumors feel that AppleCare is worth getting for Apple laptops that you plan on keeping for longer than one year, and iPhone, iPads, AirPods, and Apple Watches due to the accidental damage coverage. For Apple TVs and HomePods, we generally don't see the need, and for desktop Macs and displays it becomes more of a personal judgement call.

Overall, AppleCare significantly reduces the stress and cost of accidental damage repairs or replacement devices, and eliminates the cost of repairing hardware failures, but it is a notable extra expense for coverage that still has some deductibles and limitations on claims. AppleCare is certainly not essential, but it can be worth the additional peace of mind.
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Apple recently considered laying off about 5,000 support employees, but it has put those plans on hold indefinitely, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.


The report said that Apple believed that AI-powered phone and web agents could take over some of the responsibilities performed by the employees who would have been let go, but Apple is no longer "currently looking to take such a step."

Last month, we reported that customers who call the AppleCare phone number (1-800-APL-CARE) from the U.S. or Canada are now routed to an AI-powered support assistant. While many of Apple's phone systems already had a basic automated operator, the Apple Support phone line is now using a bot powered by generative AI.

The virtual assistant can answer questions and provide step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting issues with your Apple products. It can still transfer you to a human advisor if it cannot answer a specific question, or if you ask to speak to a real person.

It remains to be seen if Apple eventually revisits layoffs and/or reduces hiring for AppleCare roles.

The report said Apple has laid off some other employees in middle management roles in recent weeks, including roughly half a dozen directors.
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Apple CEO John Ternus is undertaking efforts to restructure the company to accelerate product development and introduce new products more frequently, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.


Ternus apparently wants Apple to "broaden its range of devices and create a leaner organization with a greater focus on engineering." One proposal under consideration is to rely less on Apple's traditional spring and fall product release cycles, and introduce new devices more quickly and throughout the year. Ternus has also purportedly indicated that Apple must become "more experimental" to remain competitive in the era of artificial intelligence.

Other plans include eliminating some middle-management positions to reduce corporate hierarchy that separates engineers from senior executives. Ternus believes "Apple should hire fewer people, ask more of its existing engineers, and reduce organizational bloat." During a presentation, he reportedly showed a slide detailing annual headcount growth and argued that the "company should be accomplishing more with fewer employees."

Ternus is also seeking new ways to generate more revenue from existing products amid slowing growth in the company's services business. The launch of new services has also been discussed. To cut costs, early planning meetings for 2027 have seen reductions in planned budget increases, flat staffing levels, and reduced marketing spending.

Gurman cautioned that the changes to Apple's long-standing practices will be challenging and could take years to achieve. There are already indications of changes taking place, with dismissals of directors and engineering program managers taking place in the past two weeks.

Those employees were given just weeks to find other positions within the company, and those who do not will be laid off. Other recent cutbacks have focused on the teams responsible for Siri, Vision Pro, AI-related software engineering, and Fitness+. Some employees believe that further layoffs are possible later this year and early next year.

Managers within Apple told Gurman that there is a sense of pressure to move faster, with more "hectic" and demanding "hands-on" work. Product development groups are "being pushed to deliver more products, more frequently and on shorter timelines."
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Amazon has brought back a few discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with up to $50 off select models. These deals are returning alongside early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on Samsung monitors that make nice pairings with a new Mac.

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Macs

One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,449.00, down from $2,499.00. Regarding the Mac mini, you can get the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD Mac mini for $879.99, down from $899.00, and the 16GB RAM/512GB SSD model for $1,069.00, down from $1,099.00.

Samsung Monitors

Yesterday we started tracking early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on portable power stations, and today Samsung has joined in with big monitor savings on Amazon. You can find up to 42% off select monitors this week, plus deals on storage, tablets, and more on this sale page.

• 27-inch Essential Monitor - $99.99, down from $149.99


• 27-inch Essential Monitor S4 - $129.99, down from $179.99


• 32-inch Flat Essential Monitor - $142.49, down from $199.99


• 27-inch ViewFinity S6 Monitor - $143.99, down from $229.99


• 32-inch S3 Curved Monitor - $169.99, down from $232.17


• 32-inch Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor - $189.99, down from $329.99


• 34-inch ViewFinity Monitor - $209.99, down from $329.99


• 34-inch ViewFinity Curved Monitor - $349.99, down from $589.99


• 32-inch Movingstyle Essential Smart Monitor - $499.99, down from $699.99

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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Last week, MacRumors uncovered evidence of an Apple TV 4K (4th generation), and now an Apple support document has further hinted at a new model.


Apple on Monday updated a support document related to lossless audio in Apple Music with the following fine print below the Apple TV 4K section:

Hi-Res Lossless is available only on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation or later).

Given the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) is the current model, the "or later" wording is noteworthy, as it could mean that a new model is imminent. However, Apple could simply be future-proofing the document or have made a mistake.

In any case, the support document adds to growing anticipation for a new Apple TV 4K, which is expected to be announced this October.

The next Apple TV is rumored to have an A19 or A19 Pro chip, an increased 8GB to 12GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence and Siri AI support, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and a revised Siri Remote. The image of the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) that we obtained last week did not reveal any design changes compared to the current model.

The current Apple TV is nearly four years old, having been announced in October 2022. It is equipped with an A15 Bionic chip and 4GB of RAM.

In June, the Apple TV received a price increase amid surging memory chip costs. In the U.S., for example, the device now starts at $199, up from $129.
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The iPhone Duo is reportedly facing production difficulties ahead of its October launch, with early output expected to be limited.


A person said to be close to Foxconn's supply chain told China's Jiemian News that final assembly yields for Apple's first foldable iPhone were only slightly above 60% as of September 17. The source said that, under Apple's current quality standards, it could take another six months to a year for the assembly line to reach a mature yield.

According to the source, Foxconn is repeatedly adjusting equipment, assembly processes, and production settings as it makes the ‌iPhone Duo‌ at scale. The source also said suppliers were waiting to see whether Apple would ease any quality requirements to accelerate production.

The problems apparently extend beyond final assembly. Jiemian News said Samsung Display's foldable OLED panels and hinge components had experienced low yields, delayed deliveries, and design changes. Delays in those parts leave the assembler less time to tune its production line.

The publication added that Apple tested Liquid Metal for some hinge parts before reassessing the approach ahead of mass production. Apple says its hinge contains more than 100 components and has a 3D-printed cover.

A supply chain source also told Jiemian News that Apple's global stocking target for the ‌iPhone Duo‌ in 2026 is approximately six million to eight million units. The publication compared that figure with typical shipments of 20 million to 30 million units over a full product cycle for an individual iPhone Pro or Pro Max model. A separate retail source said Apple's sales guidance exceeds five million units.

In another report, MyDrivers claims that one of the device's contract manufacturers asked Apple to choose between prioritizing yield and increasing output. The site suggested that running the production line harder could produce more saleable phones, but with the side-effect of more defective units and higher scrap costs.

Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo on September 9. Pre-orders are scheduled to begin October 16, with availability following on October 23. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ starts at $1,999 in the United States.
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iPhone apps with Google Analytics for Firebase integration were briefly crashing on Monday due to an issue with the analytics platform that has since been resolved. Affected apps should no longer be crashing, with no action required from developers.

While the issue began shortly after Apple released iOS 27.0.1, the timing was coincidental, as apps were crashing on other iOS versions too.
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An indie developer has built an app that turns Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo into a virtual Sony Walkman by using the foldable's hinge to mimic the classic cassette player's flip-open door.


Creator Vidit Bhargava is calling the app Duo-Man, which was designed in BitRig's new iPhone Duo development environment. Bhargava's app lets users open the device to pick their music and "insert" a cassette on the 7.6-inch inner display, then snap it shut to start playback, 80s-style.

Bhargava told TechCrunch he wanted to make the experience feel authentic, so he went so far as to record button clicks and static from a real Walkman for use in the app.

Duo-Man won second place at the recent Bitrig hackathon in San Francisco, and his post about the app on X (Twitter) has gained more than 2.1 million views.


The enthusiastic response has led Bhargava to turn the project into a proper release, and the finished app will support Apple Music and local files, as well as an Apple Pencil feature for "rolling" the cassette loop (a common battery-saving Walkman hack). Depending on its popularity, Spotify support may also be on the cards.

No release date has been announced for the app, but we know when the iPhone Duo is coming: Pre-orders begin Friday, October 16, with availability starting October 23.
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We've seen previews of iOS 27 running on the iPhone Duo, including a new StandBy mode that activates even when the iPhone isn't charging. Apple showed the mode in press materials, but leaker pdfu today shared a more in-depth look at some of the options.


There are multiple StandBy faces available on the ‌iPhone Duo‌, five of which we weren't aware of.

A Home Camera view will show a single camera feed or a grid of up to nine camera feeds. There's a Home Modular option that likely shows smart home controls, and a Snoopy-themed face.


Apple also appears to be adding a face called Flow that could have animations, and there's a face named Fade with no details available. Faces we've seen in marketing materials include Analog, Digital, Classic Calendar, Weather, Photos, Memories, Shared Albums, and Modular.

A face editor will let users adjust the StandBy mode interface, choosing different styles and colors, similar to the existing iPhone StandBy customization screens. Swipe gestures are available for quick visual adjustments.

There are five widget layouts to choose from for clock faces that support widgets. The layouts include StandBy, Stacked, Top, Middle, and Bottom.

The ‌iPhone Duo‌ will be available for pre-order on October 16 ahead of an October 23 launch, and we'll likely see more details come out as we approach the release date.
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After releasing watchOS 27.0.1 for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 last week to address a bug that was causing devices to restart unexpectedly, Apple has now released the update for all eligible watches, which includes Series 9 and later.

Apple's release notes say only that the update "provides bug fixes for your Apple Watch" and the company does not list any security fixes, so it's unclear what exactly is addressed with the update.
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It's been a little over a week since the iPhone 18 Pro models launched, and we want to hear from MacRumors readers. What do you think of Apple's newest iPhones?


If you upgraded from an older phone, was it worth it? What about upgrading from an iPhone 17 Pro? What problems are you running into? Anything you love so far?

MacRumors readers have already been sharing early opinions on the MacRumors forums, and there are interesting discussion threads to read through. For early reviews and hands-on images, make sure to check out the first impressions and photos thread.

People have been taking excellent photos with the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and sharing results in a dedicated image thread. If you're still thinking about getting the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and want to know how the new variable aperture lens performs, the thread includes useful real-life examples.





Curious about battery life? There's a whole thread for that with early data. Readers have also shared how heavy the iPhone 18 Pro Max feels in the hand, and we've seen the reasons why some 17 Pro Max owners decided to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The new iPhones aren't perfect, and a few people have run into heat issues, speaker bugs, and problems with Face ID. Apple just released iOS 27.0.1 with a Face ID fix, so if you're having that bug, let us know if the new software solves it.

For easy navigation, here are all the threads linked above, along with other suggested reading.

• iPhone 18 Pro Max is here! First impressions and photos thread


• Photos taken with iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max – Worldwide (2026–2027)


• iPhone 18 Series + Duo Battery Mega-Thread


• Did anyone with a 17 Pro Max upgrade to the 18 Pro Max?


• How really heavy is the 18PM?


• iPhone 18 Pro Max speaker issue?


• New 18 Pro - "Face ID not available"?


• 18 Pro Max rebooting


• Extreme heating up on 18 PM


• iPhone 18 Pro TLC vs QLC NAND modules


• iPhone 18 Pro Unlocks - Even If I'm Not Looking Directly at It?

Holding out for the iPhone Duo instead of the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌? You're not alone. Lots of MacRumors readers are discussing Apple's foldable, weighing possible downsides, and mulling where to order for the best chance of getting one at launch.
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iOS 26.7.1, iPadOS 26.7.1, macOS Tahoe 26.7.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1 address a major vulnerability that Apple believes was used against a small number of people.


Apple's security support pages say there was a CoreGraphics out-of-bounds write issue that could be exploited with a maliciously crafted file, allowing for arbitrary code execution. It has been fixed with improved bounds checking.

Apple says the flaw was exploited in an "extremely sophisticated attack" on targeted individuals running older versions of iOS. Apple's latest operating systems don't appear to be affected, and the iOS 27.0.1, iPadOS 27.0.1, and macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1 updates that came out today have no published CVE entries.

While the attack wasn't widespread, if you're still running a version of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, or macOS Sequoia, you should install the new updates as soon as possible. Now that the vulnerability is public, it could be further exploited against users who aren't protected.
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Anker and Jackery have introduced big discounts across their most popular portable power stations, both of which are in preparation for Prime Big Deal Days next week. We're tracking Anker's best deals at both its own website and on Amazon, while Jackery's discounts can be found on the retailer's website.

Anker SOLIX

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Anker's SOLIX brand is hosting an early Prime Day sale with early bird deals, free gifts, and more. This sale is focused on Anker's high-end SOLIX portable power stations, with options that range from 1-2 days of backup to 3-5 days of backup.



For cheaper options, Amazon has notable markdowns on lower-cost SOLIX batteries, like the popular SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station with Lantern for $199.99 ($50 off). If you're shopping on Anker's website, be sure to make your purchases before October 5, when the sale ends.

• SOLIX C200 - $129.98, down from $169.99


• SOLIX C300 with Lantern - $199.99, down from $249.99


• SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 - $499.99, down from $599.00


• SOLIX S2000 - $679.99, down from $1,199.00


• SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 - $899.99, down from $1,499.00


• SOLIX F3000 - $1,399.99, down from $1,699.00


• SOLIX E10 Whole-Home Backup System - $4,299.00, down from $4,599.00

Jackery

Over on Jackery's website, you'll find up to 65% off a wide array of portable power stations, solar generators, add-on batteries, and more. This is another Prime Big Deal Days early access event, and is set to run through October 3.

• Explorer 300D - $209.00, down from $249.00


• Explorer 2000 v2 - $899.00, down from $999.00


• Battery Pack 2000 Plus - $799.00, down from $1,399.00


• Battery Pack 3600 - $1,349.00, down from $1,499.00


• HomePower 3000 Solar Generator - $1,349.00, down from $1,499.00


• Explorer 2000 v2 + Dual 200W Solar Panels - $1,399.00, down from $1,639.00


• HomePower 3000 Solar Generator + Dual 200W Solar Panels - $1,799.00, down from $2,139.00


• HomePower 3600 Plus Solar Generator - $2,469.00, down from $2,729.00


• Explorer 5000 Plus - $4,639.00, down from $5,159.00

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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Apple today released macOS 27.0.1, the first update to the macOS Golden Gate operating system that came out in mid-September.


Mac users can download the new ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ software by using the Software Update section in System Settings.

Apple says ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.0.1 fixes unspecified bugs. Apple has also released macOS 26.7.1 and macOS 15.8.1 security updates.
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Apple today released iOS 27.0.1, the first update for the iOS 27 update that came out two weeks ago.


iOS 27.0.1 can be downloaded over the air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released iPadOS 27.0.1 and visionOS 27.0.1 updates, as well as iOS and iPadOS 26.7.1 updates for devices not updated to iOS and iPadOS 27.

According to Apple's release notes, iOS 27.0.1 addresses an issue that could cause Face ID not to work properly on the iPhone 18 Pro.

Some iPhone 18 Pro users have complained that authentication can fail to work for things like unlocking a locked app. In some cases, the device freezes up and then reboots. Other users have seen a "‌Face ID‌ is Not Available" message when attempting ‌Face ID‌ setup, and others have experienced issues with the Require Attention for ‌Face ID‌ setting. Apple's release notes for the update are below.

This update provides bug fixes for your iPhone, including fixes for the following issues:

- iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max may unexpectedly restart when Face ID fails to authenticate
- A color artifact may appear on photos captured at 2x under certain lighting conditions at f/1.48 on a small number of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max devices
- Opening Notification Center and Control Center simultaneously may cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive

The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models have an infrared camera that's under the display for the first time, but it's unclear if the hardware has been causing a problem. Apple said last week that it would be able to address the ‌Face ID‌ bugs with a software update.

While the iOS 27.0.1 update has multiple ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ bug fixes, it is available for all iPhones able to run ‌iOS 27‌.
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MacRumors has partnered with OWC to bring our readers big savings on the retailer's best Thunderbolt docks, USB-C cables, and external storage enclosures. These exclusive deals will run through this Wednesday, September 30 at 12:00 a.m. CST, so you have just a few more days to shop.

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All discounts have been applied automatically, so all you need to do is follow the links below and add one of the accessories to your cart to see the savings. To be clear, many of these products are already on sale, but you need to add them to your cart and then go to your cart or checkout page to see the extra MacRumors discount.

There are 13 total items on sale, including docks, hubs, enclosures, and USB-C cables.




Notable accessories on sale include the OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock for $179.99 ($119 off), and the OWC ThunderBay 4 External Storage Enclosure for $299.00 ($99 off). For anyone looking to upgrade their desktop setup, there are six total enclosures on sale for our readers, with as much as $104 in savings.

External Storage Enclosures

• OWC Express 1M2 80GB Portable Enclosure - $149.00, down from $219.00


• OWC Express 4M2 USB4 External Storage Enclosure - $154.00, down from $239.99


• OWC Express 4M2 USB4 Enclosure with SoftRAID - $274.00, down from $379.99


• OWC ThunderBay 4 External Storage Enclosure - $299.00, down from $399.99


• OWC Express 1M2 1TB Portable Enclosure - $398.00, down from $469.99


• OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure with SoftRAID - $429.00, down from $549.99

Cables

• 3.6 Meter HDMI 2.0 Cable - $3.50, down from $9.99


• Philips 60W 2-Port GaN Charger - $9.99, down from $39.99


• 0.8 Meter OWC Thunderbolt 5 USB-C Cable - $19.00, down from $27.99

Hubs and Docks

• HyperDrive 6-in-2 USB-C Hub - $17.99, down from $39.99


• OWC Thunderbolt Dual DisplayPort Adapter - $29.00, down from $79.99


• OWC Thunderbolt Ethernet Adapter - $158.00, down from $199.99


• OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock - $179.00, down from $299.99

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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October will be an especially busy month for Apple this year, with the company set to release the iPhone Duo, both iOS 27.1 and iOS 27.2, and a new Mac Studio configuration with 512GB of RAM. In addition, up to six more Apple products may be unveiled next month, such as new iPad mini, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K models.


Below, we have outlined 12 new things to expect from Apple this October.

Confirmed

• iPhone Duo: The foldable iPhone Duo launches on Friday, October 23. Pre-orders begin Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time.


• iOS 27.1: Apple said the iPhone Duo will ship with iOS 27.1, so the software update is expected to be released before October 23.


• iOS 27.2: Apple jumped ahead to an iOS 27.2 beta because iOS 27.1 is dedicated to the iPhone Duo. iOS 27.2 adds support for the five additional Siri AI languages that Apple promised would be coming in October, so accordingly we can expect iOS 27.2 to be released at some point during the month.


• Mac Studio (512GB RAM): While the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips was released last week, Apple said a high-end configuration with the M5 Ultra and 512GB of RAM will be available in late October.

Rumored

• iPad mini 8: OLED display, A20 Pro chip, landscape front camera, redesigned speaker system, and water-resistant design.


• 24" iMac: M6 chip and new color options.


• 14" MacBook Pro: M6 chip.


• 14" and 16" MacBook Pro models with OLED displays: A major MacBook Pro redesign in late 2026 with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, an OLED display, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and a thinner design.


• Apple TV 4K (4th Generation): A19 or A19 Pro chip, an increased 8GB to 12GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence and Siri AI support, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and an updated Siri Remote. A leak revealed the new Apple TV will look the same as the existing model.


• HomePod mini 2: Newer chip, Siri AI support, improved sound quality, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and new color options, including pink and green. No major design changes.


• Home hub: An all-new Apple smart home hub featuring Siri AI, a 6-inch to 7-inch square display, an A18 chip or newer for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. A new operating system will feature clock faces, widgets, and more. There will be a tabletop version with a speaker base and a wall-mounted version.


• homeOS: Apple's smart home hub is expected to run an all-new operating system that may be named homeOS, according to trademark filings.

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Apple's AirPods 5 bring Active Noise Cancellation to its $129 earbuds for the first time. The $149 AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case add longer battery life, volume controls on the stems, and a case speaker for Find My. The AirPods Pro 3 cost $249.



The ‌AirPods 5‌ arrived in September 2026, a year after the AirPods Pro 3. They continue to narrow the feature gap between the devices, but the Pro model still offers a sealed in-ear fit, substantially better noise cancellation, and hearing and workout features. Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these sets of AirPods is best for you.

‌AirPods 5‌ (2026)	‌AirPods 5‌ with Wireless Charging Case (2026)	‌AirPods Pro 3‌ (2025)
Open-ear fit without ear tips	Open-ear fit without ear tips	In-ear fit with foam-infused silicone ear tips in five sizes
Optical in-ear sensor	Optical in-ear sensor	Skin-detect sensor
Open-ear Active Noise Cancellation	Open-ear Active Noise Cancellation	In-ear Active Noise Cancellation; up to 3x more effective than ‌AirPods 5‌
Force sensor controls	Force sensor controls with volume swipe	Touch controls with volume swipe
		Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, Hearing Protection, Automatic Conversation Boost, and Loud Sound Reduction
		Heart rate sensing during workouts
Up to 4 hours of listening time on one charge with ANC	Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge with ANC	Up to 8 hours of listening time on one charge with ANC
Up to 20 hours of listening time with ANC using the case	Up to 22 hours of listening time with ANC using the case	Up to 24 hours of listening time with ANC using the case
Case charges via USB-C	Case charges via USB-C, Apple Watch charger, or Qi charger	Case charges via USB-C, Apple Watch charger, Qi charger, or MagSafe charger
	Speaker in case for ‌Find My‌	Speaker in case for ‌Find My‌
		Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in case for Precision Finding with a compatible iPhone
Charging case is 1.97 inches (50.1 mm) wide	Charging case is 1.97 inches (50.1 mm) wide	Charging case is 2.45 inches (62.2 mm) wide and has a lanyard loop
Starts at $129	Starts at $149	Starts at $249

The ‌AirPods 5‌ with Wireless Charging Case are the best choice for most buyers. For $20 more than the base model, you get an extra hour of listening time per charge with ANC, volume swipes on the stems, wireless charging, and a speaker that makes a misplaced case easier to find. Choose the $129 model if the lowest price matters most and you are content with its shorter battery life and USB-C-only charging case.

However, the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ are worth the extra $100 over the higher-end ‌AirPods 5‌ if noise cancellation is your priority and you prefer a snug in-ear fit. Apple says they provide up to three times as much ANC as the ‌AirPods 5‌, since the ear tips create a physical seal. Their eight-hour listening time per charge is particularly useful on long journeys. In our hands-on testing, the ‌AirPods 5‌ sounded muddier than the Pro 3, particularly in the lower midrange.

The ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ are also the clear choice if you want their hearing health features or heart rate sensing during workouts without relying on an Apple Watch. Their charging case adds Precision Finding, too. If you dislike silicone ear tips, the ‌AirPods 5‌ let you keep the open-ear fit while getting nearly all of the everyday listening features shared by the Pro model.

AirPods frequently receive discounts from third-party retailers, which can narrow the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌'s $100 list-price premium over the $149 ‌AirPods 5‌. Check the latest prices using our Deals roundup before buying.
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Apple has been ordered to pay $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology after a federal jury found it had infringed two of the haptics company's patents, reported CNBC over the weekend.


Taction sued Apple in 2021, arguing that Apple's Taptic Engine in the company's Apple Watches and iPhones uses its inventions without proper license or authority. Apple initially had the case dismissed in 2023, but the Federal Circuit later revived it.

The jury trial began September 14, and seven jurors deliberated for two days after proceedings concluded. They returned on Friday and delivered the verdict in favor of Taction.

"We're happy the jury found for Taction and vindicated its patent rights," the company's lead counsel, Lance Yang, told CNBC. "Taction waited five and a half years for this case to get to trial, so it was a long time coming."

Apple said it intends to appeal the decision.

"While we thank the jury for their consideration, we strongly disagree with today's verdict and the damages awarded, which are entirely unsupported by the facts," Apple told CNBC in a statement. "Apple's Taptic Engine is fundamentally different from Taction's technology, which Taction's own testing of Apple's products confirmed during trial. Apple does not use Taction's technology, and we will appeal."

In Friday's verdict at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, jurors did not find that Apple had infringed the patents willingly.
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Apple is working on a "completely revamped" Vision Pro headset that could go in any of four directions and likely won't arrive before late 2028 or early 2029, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.


Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said Apple's Vision team is exploring four concepts for the device, codenamed N224, including designs that offload internal components in a similar way to Meta's latest VR Glasses, which are expected to launch next spring.

An external computing module on Meta's device houses the battery and main processor, and can be clipped to the user's waist. Gurman, who has previewed Meta's headset, says the module is about the same size and weight as the current Vision Pro's battery pack, but with a grippy exterior.

Gurman reports that regardless of the Vision team's work, senior Apple decision-makers still consider the external puck concept as a "poor user experience" and want the company to stick with "something closer to an all-in-one design."

If any of this sounds familiar, that's because Gurman reported in June that Apple was still working on a cheaper, lighter successor to its Vision Pro headset. (The device-in-development is distinct from the long-rumored "Vision Air," which was cancelled last year.)

Apple knows it needs to come up with ways to simplify the design and make something cheaper and lighter, and it is said to be actively exploring ways to reduce the headset's weight by experimenting with plastic, titanium, other metals and various materials.

Still, Gurman has been told the work is on "life support" as the company focuses more on smart glasses, which it aims to release in late 2027. Despite the Vision Pro's most senior leaders "pressing their bosses to keep the category alive, funded and growing at Apple," Gurman says there's still no guarantee a new headset will ever launch.
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Amazon has introduced a major discount on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip, 32-Core GPU, 36GB RAM, and 2TB SSD, now available for $3,499.00, down from $4,399.00. This is a massive $900 markdown on the high-end MacBook Pro, and it's joining a few other MacBook Pro discounts on Amazon this week.

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We're also tracking a big discount on the 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM, available for $4,499.00, down from $4,999.00. Overall, these are some of the best deals we've seen on the 2026 MacBook Pro in the wake of the price hikes over the summer.




If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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