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CarPlay has picked up its fifth major AI chatbot app with the addition of Claude. Anthropic’s iPhone app adding CarPlay is the second AI chatbot app to be updated with support this week. more…

When watchOS 27 is released later this month, Apple Watch users may notice that some things work a bit differently. The upcoming software update removes three features that users may miss after updating. more…

In August, Fender released the $299 MIX wireless headphones. The over-ear headphones come with a replaceable battery and the FWD Tx USB-C wireless transmitter for low-latency, lossless connectivity. Fender MIX headphones also now include an iPhone app for tuning the experience. more…

John Ternus became Apple’s new CEO this week, and today the Financial Times published a profile that offers fresh insights into Ternus’s life and reputation among Apple employees and partners. more…

My door has had a smart lock on it for 5-6 years, and I’ve tried plenty of options. The ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint is a great option for almost anyone thanks to its Apple Home integration, built-in Wi-Fi, and plenty of ways to lock and unlock your door. Whether you’re looking for fingerprint ID unlock or a simple PIN, this lock has almost everything. more…

Last month, SpaceXAI launched Grok Bot, an iMessage-style AI system that displays agents as teammates. The product originally arrived as an iPhone and Mac app with a very expensive price tag. In the weeks since launch, Grok Bot has expanded to the iPad and dramatically lowered the cost. more…

Silo’s season 3 finale is available now , and Apple TV has already announced the release date for season 4. Here’s when it’s coming, plus the first Silo season 4 trailer. more…

In general, we’re not expecting the iPhone 18 Pro to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor. Indeed, if you currently have an older iPhone there are arguments for buying the iPhone 17 Pro ahead of next week’s launch. Of the few upgrades we are expecting, the biggest one on paper is going to be a variable aperture lens for the primary camera. But will this make a significant difference in r…

Apple is launching new iPhones next week , and a Bloomberg report today details what to expect from those models as well as the roadmap for 2027 and 2028 debuts. more…

We are heading into the weekend with the massive Labor Day sale at Amazon and the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, but at $329 off, this standard Studio Display model at the all-time low, and some Apple Refurb options at up to $500 off . Just be sure to also scope out this Midnight 16GB/1TB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is $150 off via Amazon and this new Dark Cherry smart display charging colle…

Apple TV is now airing Ted Lasso season 4 , and more high-profile shows and movies are coming to the streamer soon. Here’s everything in Apple TV’s fall lineup so far, which could keep growing as more premieres are announced. more…

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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be unveiled next week , and a new report offers fresh details on the flagship “mechanical aperture” camera feature that’s coming, plus mentions an improved vapor chamber and more. more…

Apple has several new HomePod features in development, based on new code references discovered in audioOS 27. The code seemingly suggests work on a new surround sound system, something called Party Mode, and more. more…

Apple is about to launch several new Home products, but per a new Bloomberg report , the company has a home security and monitoring service in the works for 2027 too. more…