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A European Commission filing shows Apple has agreed to recruit select Huxe employees and take a non-exclusive license to the AI podcast startup's IP. The deal stops short of an outright acquisition.

Apple is rolling out a new AT&T carrier bundle update for iPhone 18 Pro Max devices running the iOS 27.2 beta. It follows a separate carrier settings fix released last week for cellular issues on the same model.

Matchbox The Movie, starring John Cena, has premiered on Apple TV+ as an action comedy drawn from the Mattel toy line.

Apple has reversed its iOS update defaults for users still on version 26, now surfacing 27.0.1 as the primary recommendation in Settings while shifting 26.7.1 to the smaller "Also Available" section.

Tim Cook says he is "not meddling" in new Apple CEO John Ternus's decisions. The pair share an "incredible level of trust," he told The Independent after stepping down in September.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 show no gains in repairability after iFixit teardown. The models retain the same restrictive design choices that have limited prior generations.

Two US states have indicated they won't support Apple Wallet driver's licenses anytime soon, if at all. The feature continues to roll out elsewhere.

Apple TV has acquired global streaming rights to Dustfall, an Australian crime series. It is the second recent addition outside the streamer's originals-only strategy.

Apple is still waiting for Jon Prosser's YouTube revenue reports, channel analytics, and third-party messages more than three months after requesting them, according to a joint status report filed yesterday. Prosser argues the alleged trade secrets are now public.

€50 off the 46 mm Apple Watch Series 12 brings the price to €449 at Boulanger. The discount applies at checkout with a free Club account.

A leak indicates Apple is expanding its second-party Home accessories beyond LG to include products from at least one additional partner.

Owners of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are reporting burning sensations and redness under the sensor area. Some users link the issue to the models' every-five-second heart rate measurements.

Three new apps arrive on the Apple Watch in watchOS 27. The update focuses on expanding the device's standalone capabilities beyond its existing lineup.

Boston's MBTA is reportedly testing a new Charlie Card version that adds support for Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Leaked images indicate Apple and LG are co-developing new Home security cameras and a video doorbell.

Manchester's Bee Card is now fully supported in Apple Wallet for every Bee Network ticket type. The change removes the earlier restriction to discounted passes for younger riders.

Google expanded SynthID Detector with OpenAI, NVIDIA, Kakao and soon Apple. The verification portal now checks AI-generated media and is available globally in English.

SynthID Detector opened to public use, allowing checks on whether online content came from Google AI or partner tools including OpenAI, NVIDIA, Kakao, and soon Apple.

Apple removed all Intel-based Macs from the compatibility lists on its Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad product pages around August 25. Related tech specs pages were updated this week to match.

$199 off drops the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $599.97 on Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days, with a Milanese Loop variant also at a new low. The Ultra 4 is listed at $699.97.

Leaked images show the designs for a smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor that Apple co-developed for LG branding.

Brussels is weighing an expansion of an existing corporate levy to pull more revenue from Apple, Meta and Google without naming the digital sector. The move aims to avoid threatened US retaliation over digital services taxes.

Apple is said to be partnering with LG on a smart hub that would orchestrate connected-home devices, with LG products designed specifically for the new ecosystem.

Q2 saw Apple overtake Samsung to lead European carrier smartphone sales. Operator channel volumes held up better than the broader market.

Apple TV adds Dolby Atmos to its Formula 1 coverage starting with the U.S. Grand Prix on October 23. The upgrade applies on supported devices.

TASC expects a stronger second half of 2026 as Apple Watch sensor demand lifts orders and InP supply stays tight. The company said smartwatch and earphone orders are arriving faster than expected, with Q4 set to exceed Q3.

iFixit’s teardown of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 shows mixed repairability results. The models follow the pattern of recent Apple watches with some modular parts offset by glued batteries and limited part pairing.

Apple's own privacy-centric home camera and sensor, due next year, will stay separate from the LG security cameras now in development. The two efforts target different use cases and hardware lines.

Apple has scheduled its fiscal Q4 2026 earnings release for November 2.

Apple is reportedly preparing accessories to support a new smart home ecosystem centered on a dedicated hub, a refreshed HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV, all running enhanced Siri AI.

Apple is said to be readying a doorbell, deadbolt lock, thermostat, indoor camera, outdoor camera and floodlight camera in partnership with LG. The devices form part of a broader smart home effort aimed at Amazon and Google.

Tim Cook sold nearly $63.9 million in Apple shares this month. Nearly 200,000 shares were sold on October 2, one day after more than 374,000 restricted stock units vested.

Apple's next Activity Challenge launches next week and is limited to users in Japan.

iOS 27.2 adds design updates to Apple Books. The changes arrive as the next iPhone models approach release.

The second iOS 27.2 public beta is now available from Apple, adding a new Health app on iPhone.

Apple released macOS 27.2 public beta 2 to enrolled users one day after the matching developer build.

Apple is expected to deliver one of its largest MacBook Pro updates in years later this year, after the March refresh. A surprising recent development is said to factor into the overhaul.

Code in the latest audioOS beta points to four-HomePod surround sound support on Apple TV 4K, with speakers positioned front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right.

Software leaks point to new Apple TV 4K and HomePod features expected next week.

Apple reportedly plans 7+ new product launches in October, with the first unveilings next week and the iPhone Duo arriving later this month.

Apple now owes Masimo $818 million after a federal judge added $184 million in prejudgment interest to the original $634 million patent verdict. Post-judgment interest continues to accrue until payment.

$199 buys the 40mm Apple Watch SE 3 with GPS on Amazon, matching its lowest price to date. The 44mm GPS model is $229.

Apple lifted iCloud+ custom domain limits from three to 10 and Mail aliases from three to nine. The changes appear in updated support documentation.

Apple is said to launch multiple new products before year-end. • New iMac • Updated Apple TV • Screened smart home hub • OLED iPad mini • Touch OLED MacBook Pro

Apple and Qualcomm renewed their global patent licensing agreement, effective April 1, 2027. Apple's shift to in-house iPhone modems continues.

Apple accused OpenAI of exceeding court rules by adding new arguments to their trade secrets case. The move follows OpenAI's recent claim that Apple had improperly introduced new evidence.

Apple is now accepting submissions of iPhone Duo-optimized apps and games built with Xcode 27.1. The move comes as the device's launch approaches.

Apple is directing iPhone 18 Pro Max users with failed AT&T service to hardware replacements, as the issue cannot be resolved through software updates. The underlying cause remains undisclosed by both companies.

tvOS 27.2 beta code adds an Improve Siri & Apple Intelligence toggle to the Settings app, complete with the standard privacy disclosure on data collection for foundation models.

Apple Music is testing a new logo in iOS 27 beta 3, with sightings reported across multiple surfaces.

Apple TV confirmed a hit limited series will return for season 2 "by popular demand," reversing its original one-season plan.

Third iOS 27.2 developer beta now available from Apple. The release follows the public launch of iOS 27 and skips the iPhone Duo-focused 27.1.

Apple is seeding beta 3 of iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and related platforms to developers.

Starting November 9, Apple Cash reloads will require identity verification through Green Dot Bank, a step beyond the existing $500 threshold. The change is outlined in emails to users and hints at expanded bank funding options.

Version 2.21 of Apple Configurator improves Apple Account sign-in reliability on macOS, along with assorted bug fixes.

Apple Cash users are receiving notifications about two upcoming changes to the service's terms and conditions. The updates follow a recent revision to the program's agreement.

Apple raised prices on Apple One Family and Premier plans in Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Hungary, Latvia, and Malta. New subscribers pay the higher rate immediately while existing ones see the change on their next renewal.

October 13 is the reported launch date for a refreshed Apple TV 4K. Two major upgrades are said to be included.