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Apple executives have revealed that the new HomeView is the culmination of years of design effort balancing audio, privacy, and especially Siri AI . Designing HomeView was a "hard fought, fun journey," says Apple. As the first buyers take delivery of the new HomeView, two of Apple's executives involved have been discussing the device. Speaking to TechRadar , they describe developing HomeView as a…

Apple has updated an article on its support site listing the requirements for Siri AI, confirming that it will make an appearance on older Apple TV models. Apple TV 4K According to Apple, Siri AI will be available via tvOS 27.2.1 on Apple TV 4K from the second generation onward. It also requires a paired Siri AI-enabled device nearby. While Apple rolled out the 27.2.1 updates for iOS, macOS, watc…

Early Black Friday deals knock up to $205 off Apple's 2026 Mac mini and Mac Studio, with the M6 Mac mini starting at $779. Save up to $205 on Mac desktops before Black Friday. Holiday sales are going on now at Apple resellers, discounting Apple's 2026 Mac Studio and Mac mini by as much as $205. Save $120 on Apple's standard M6 Mac mini with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $779. Buy M6 Mac mi…

An unreleased iPhone multitasking interface, unseen for over a decade and a half, was brought back to life with the help of AI and emulation. An unreleased Expose-like multitasking design has surfaced once again, with the help of AI. Before the iPhone got the app switcher we all know and love, Apple made multitasking available through a sliding drawer that popped up at the bottom of the screen. H…

Apple has opened pre-orders for three of its new smart home accessories, the LG-branded cameras that are due to ship in December. The Apple Home Collection is set to roll out December 2026 Just as the first of the new HomeView and updated Apple TV 4K start to arrive for buyers , certain pre-orders have been opened for the Apple Home Collection. It's not the complete set of devices that Apple has …

Initial reviews and reactions around the PROLED MacBook Pros , iMac, and iPad mini are in, plus there is plenty more to discuss around living with the iPhone Duo. Your hosts cover these topics plus more on Apple AI on the AppleInsider Podcast. MacBook Pro now has a touchscreen, but it's the new tandem OLED display that is the real selling point - image credit: Apple. The touchscreen has proven to…

Find something to be thankful for with the holiday classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." Here's how to watch it for free on Apple TV this weekend. Watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" free on Apple TV It's been more than 50 years since Charlie Brown and his friends first gathered around the Thanksgiving table. In that time, they've become a part of countless yearly traditions for families acros…

Apple's iOS 27 parental controls help you manage your child's apps, contacts, and screen time. Here's how to get started. How to set up iOS 27 parental controls on iPhone and iPad Technology, including iPhone and iPad, gives children opportunities to learn, create, and connect with others. Safety guidelines help them explore those possibilities while developing healthy habits. Ideally, those guid…

Apple's latest home devices have begun being delivered to customers around the world, and will now be on sale in Apple Stores. Apple's new HomeView is now available. A month after Apple announced the updated Apple TV 4K and the new HomeView , the devices are finally arriving in buyers' hands. Both devices were unveiled on October 13, and preorders started immediately. In our testing, the HomeView…

The project is an open-source Xbox 360 emulator for the Mac. The developer says that it has a "completely native Metal graphics pipeline, ported from Xenia Canary and Edge with a focus on stability, compatibility, performance and power." While it can run on a beefy Intel Mac Pro running Sequoia, you realistically need a M4 Mac or newer. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Microsoft has suffered a global outage across most of its services which has now lasted more than 17 hours, and cut off services including Microsoft Exchange. Microsoft services are down worldwide - image credit: Microsoft. In October 2026 , a change in Microsoft's Exchange Web Services affected Apple Mail. But now all of Exchange has gone down, as have multiple Microsoft 365 services. According …

Apple Music's Playlist Playground feature is a prompt-driven playlist builder that's fast and surprisingly useful, even if it won't replace a carefully curated mix. Here's how to start playing, and how well it works. Apple Music's new Playlist Playground Apple added Playlist Playground to Apple Music on March 24 with iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 . It lets users build playlists by describing what they…

The Mcon controller balances portability and performance in a compact, MagSafe-compatible design for iPhone gamers. Mcon mobile gaming controller review: A new take on mobile controllers Gaming controllers usually come in two flavors. You'll find ones that are extremely comfortable and capable, as well as those that are small and portable. Finding a controller that is both portable and capable is…

Apple TV and Brad Pitt are set to team up once again, this time to tell the story of a working-class hero. Brad Pitt returns to Apple TV in new film 'Connector' Set in 1970s New York, "Connector" revolves around a legendary ironworker who takes on forces greater than himself. The film is currently in development with no release date set. According to Deadline , "Sound of Metal" director Darius Ma…

Watch the new Apple Holiday Film about a gift that helps a child rediscover his creativity, with the help of a MacBook Neo. Just in time for the holidays! Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums