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Apple TV has released the first episode of 'Where's Wanda?' season 2, nearly two years after the German-language dark comedy's first season concluded in November 2024. The new season follows the Klatt family as daughter Wanda is found standing over a dead body, prompting them to investigate to prove her innocence. The remaining seven episodes will release weekly through December 9.
Apple is preparing to release iOS 27.2 next week with updates to six built-in apps. Highlights include a revived 'Suggested Actions' feature in Messages, a new user-profile selector for the Apple TV app on iPhone and iPad, Group FaceTime support for Dual Capture's simultaneous front-and-rear camera feeds, and new smart-lock controls in the Home app including a 'Lock After Closing' option.
Amazon is offering pre-order discounts on Apple's next-generation Apple TV 4K, now priced at $289.99, with shipping reportedly faster than Apple's own estimated delivery window. The retailer is also selling AirPods Pro 3 at $199, a $50 cut from the $249 list price, alongside discounts on 13-inch M5 MacBook Air units, MagSafe chargers, and third-party iPhone cases.
Apple's upcoming tvOS 27.2 update introduces a 'Shuffle' option that cycles through all screen saver categories instead of restricting users to one. It also adds ASL and BSL sign language toggles in the Apple TV app's player controls for select titles, plus the ability to manually curate which Photos library content appears in Memories, Slideshows, or Portraits screen savers.
Apple is rolling out Sound Glow, a feature that lights up the touch surface of HomePod mini and the second-generation HomePod with colors drawn from the currently playing song's album artwork. The feature requires software version 27.2, is enabled via the Home app or Apple TV Control Center, and does not work on the original HomePod.
Amazon has reinstated a pre-order discount on Apple's newly launched Apple TV 4K, pricing it at $289.99 versus Apple's $299.99, and is reportedly shipping units faster than Apple in most cases. Separately, Amazon is offering AirPods Pro 3 for $199, a $50 cut from their $249 list price, alongside discounts on the new M6 Mac mini and leather iPhone Duo cases.
Speaking on the Talk Easy with Sam Frogoso podcast, Jason Sudeikis said he would like to continue Ted Lasso beyond the recently concluded season 4, but confirmed no writers room has started and no decision has been made. He said he assumes Apple would proceed with more seasons if he wants to continue, though he described the situation as uncertain.
Apple has launched its 4th-generation Apple TV 4K at $299, a significant jump from the $129 launch price of the previous 3rd-gen model. Tech commentators broadly agree the device is overpriced for most buyers, especially since Siri AI features are also supported on older 2nd- and 3rd-gen boxes. Journalist Glenn Fleishman compiled pricing data showing the increase far outpaces inflation compared to nearly every past Apple TV model.
A round of weekend discounts covers Apple's new HomeView on pre-order, the newly launched Apple TV 4K at $289, and an ongoing $50 cut on AirPods Pro 3. Other notable offers include the M6 Mac mini at up to $150 off, M5 Pro MacBook Pro models discounted by as much as $600, an all-time low on the 2026 M5 Max Mac Studio at $2,299, and a record-low price on AirTag 2.
In episode 086 of 9to5Mac Overtime, hosts Jeff Benjamin and Fernando Silva discussed Apple's purported smart home refresh, covering a $299 device called Apple HomeView, a HomePod mini 2, an updated Apple TV 4K, and an Apple Home Collection product line. The episode was sponsored by case maker Rokform, which is offering a discount code tied to upcoming iPhone models.
A HomeKit Weekly column advises smart home users to buy outdoor-rated smart plugs now for Halloween decorations, noting the same hardware and automations can be reused for Christmas lights in December. It recommends ensuring a home hub (Apple TV, HomePod, or HomePod mini) is set up first, and suggests dual-outlet outdoor plugs and devices like Eve Energy for indoor use such as Christmas trees or fog machines.
Apple announced a free software update bringing three new features to the existing HomePod (2nd generation), alongside this week's launch of HomePod mini 2, HomeView and a new Apple TV 4K. The update adds Sound Glow lighting effects synced to music, the ability to set HomePod as the default Mac speaker, and support for four-HomePod surround sound when paired with the new Apple TV 4K.