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    Chipmaker TSMC Reportedly Informs Apple of Further Price Hikes

    Author: Hartley Charlton Chipmaker TSMC has begun informing major clients like Apple about further price hikes, according to a new report out of Asia. The leaker and aggregator known as "yeux1122" outlined the latest news on Korean social media site Naver. TSMC has apparently started...
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    Target Kicks Off Early Black Friday Sale With Sitewide Savings on Apple Accessories and More

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Target's early Black Friday sale has officially begun today, with an online shopping event that will run through Saturday, November 8. There are quite a few major discounts in this sale, including sitewide savings on Beats headphones, TVs, Apple accessories, home...
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    Apple Announces Next Swift Student Challenge Ahead of WWDC 2026

    Author: Joe Rossignol Apple today announced it will accept submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge from Friday, February 6 through Saturday, February 28. The annual Swift Student Challenge gives eligible student developers around the world the opportunity to showcase their coding...
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    New Apple TV Intro Was Made With Practical Effects

    Author: Hartley Charlton The all-new intro sequence for Apple TV was made with practical effects and shot in-camera, Ad Age reports. Rather than using digital techniques, the new sequence was made by shooting large glass versions of the ‌Apple TV‌ logo, with physical motion and changing...
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    Qualcomm Now Relies on Android as Apple Modems Roll Out

    Author: Hartley Charlton Qualcomm is gradually reducing its dependence on Apple, as growing demand for premium Android smartphones becomes the main driver of its chip business, according to a new report from DigiTimes. Qualcomm's semiconductor arm, known as Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT)...
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    Amazon Introduces Ultra Low Prices on Previous Gen Apple Watches, Starting at $159.99

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Amazon is providing a few record low prices on previous generation Apple Watch models this week, with up to $119 off select devices. This includes savings on the second generation Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 10. Apple Watch SE 2 Note: MacRumors is an...
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    iOS 26.1: Bring Back the Tap-to-Stop Alarm Button

    Author: Tim Hardwick Apple has changed how you dismiss iPhone alarms in iOS 26.1, and your morning muscle memory may have needed tweaking as a result. By default, the Clock app now requires a slide gesture to stop an alarm from the Lock Screen, replacing the previous tap-to-stop button that was...
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    Apple to Remove iPhone-Apple Watch Wi-Fi Sync in EU With iOS 26.2

    Author: Tim Hardwick Apple in iOS 26.2 will disable automatic Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch in the European Union to comply with the bloc's regulations, suggests a new report. The feature's removal appears to be Apple's response to the European Commission's Digital...
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    2026 iPhone Air Could Feature Two Rear Cameras, Says Leaker

    Author: Tim Hardwick Apple's next-generation iPhone Air could feature two rear cameras instead of one, according to a Chinese leaker with sources within Apple's supply chain. The Weibo-based account "Digital Chat Station" claims that Apple is evaluating a dual-lens setup for the next...
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    iOS 26.2 Adds Safari Search Engine Choice Screen in Japan Ahead of New Law

    Author: Juli Clover With iOS 26.2, Apple is adding a prompt that allows iPhone users in Japan to select a preferred search engine. As noted on Reddit, the option to choose a search engine comes up after installing iOS 26.2 for the first time. ‌iPhone‌ users in Japan can select from Bing...
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    Apple's 2026 Smart Home Revamp: All the Rumors

    Author: Juli Clover It's been over a decade since Apple's HomeKit smart home platform launched, and it is overdue for an update. ‌HomeKit‌ and the Home app can no longer keep up with AI-powered solutions from other companies like Google and Amazon, but that's set to change with a smart home...
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    Apple Stops Signing iOS 26.2 Beta 1 for iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and Cellular M5 iPad Pro

    Author: Eric Slivka A day after seeding the first developer betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, Apple has stopped signing it for the iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and cellular models of the new M5 iPad Pro, preventing those devices from installing the update. The exact reason for the change is...
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    Apple's New Siri Will Be Powered By Google Gemini

    Author: Juli Clover The smarter, more capable version of Siri that Apple is developing will be powered by Google Gemini, reports Bloomberg. Apple will pay Google approximately $1 billion per year for a 1.2 trillion parameter artificial intelligence model that was developed by Google. For...
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    MacRumors Exclusive Offers New Record Low Prices on M5 MacBook Pro

    Author: Mitchel Broussard MacRumors readers can save on Apple's brand new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Expercom this week. Discounts reach up to $234 off original prices, and across the board these are the lowest prices we've tracked to date on the M5 MacBook Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate...
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    Google Agrees to Make Major Play Store Changes to Settle Epic Games Antitrust Lawsuit

    Author: Juli Clover Google has proposed sweeping changes to its Play Store and Android to end an ongoing antitrust dispute with Epic Games. The two companies filed a joint settlement agreement with the court last night, and if approved, Apple will be left as the only company embroiled in a...
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    MacBook Air Black Friday Deals Arrive With New Low Prices Starting at $749.99

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Early Black Friday deals are in full swing, and today Amazon has introduced one of the best Apple discounts so far this month. You can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.99, down from $999.00, a new all-time low price on the computer that beats the...
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    Google Adds 'AI Mode' Button to Chrome for iPhone and iPad

    Author: Juli Clover Google is updating the Chrome app for the iPhone and the iPad with a dedicated "AI Mode" button that matches functionality found in the desktop version of Chrome. AI Mode is located under the Google search bar, next to an Incognito Mode button. The AI Mode option...
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    Nintendo Store App Launches on iPhone With a Feature Fans Will Love

    Author: Joe Rossignol A new Nintendo Store app is now available on the iPhone and iPad, allowing you to browse games, review your play activity across select consoles, and more. The app lets you browse Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and accessories, physical and digital...
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    The Best Early Black Friday AirTag Deals

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Apple's AirTag is seeing a big discount as we head into Black Friday later this month, with both Amazon and Best Buy providing an all-time low price on the 4-Pack accessory. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and...
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    Shazam App for iPhone Updated With Liquid Glass Design on iOS 26

    Author: Joe Rossignol Apple today updated its Shazam app with a new Liquid Glass design, for iPhone users who are running iOS 26 and later. The app has a new navigation bar that provides quick access to Home, Library, and Concerts tabs, as well as a search button. In addition...