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A review piece assesses whether the Apple Watch Series 10, released in 2024, still makes sense to purchase in 2026. It notes the watch has already received three major watchOS updates and compares its chip to the newer S11 found in the Series 12, which reportedly doubles RAM to 4GB and improves sensor accuracy.
Apple introduced the HomeView smart speaker at its Welcome Home event in New York, featuring a seven-inch square Liquid Retina display, two full-range drivers for Spatial Audio, and Apple's A18 chip. The device acts as a home hub for entertainment, smart home control, and interacting with Apple Intelligence and the revamped Siri assistant, while also personalizing itself to recognize individual users.
Apple announced the HomeView, a 7-inch smart display with a speaker base and wall-mounted version both priced at $299, at a New York event. The device runs new software called HomeView rather than iOS or iPadOS, lacks an App Store, and instead offers a curated set of apps including FaceTime, Messages, Safari and some third-party apps like Spotify. Preorders are open now, with sales starting November 13.
Apple has begun taking preorders for the second-generation HomePod Mini, which runs on the S10 chip first introduced in the Apple Watch Series 10. The speaker can anchor a four-speaker surround setup with the new Apple TV 4K, work as audio output for Wi-Fi 6E-equipped Macs, and display album artwork through its top LED array.
Retailers are running weekend discounts on Apple products including up to $150 off the new M6 Mac mini, $200 off the Mac Studio, and the best pricing in months on the M5 MacBook Air. Deals also include AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 12, iPhone 18 Pro cases starting at $41, and the first discount on the new Apple Magic Keyboard.
Weeks after its launch, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is being sold for $700, down from its $799 list price, with the discount applying to the black titanium model paired with a burgundy trail loop. CNET notes pricing varies by color and band combination and can change without notice.
Amazon's fall Prime Day sale has officially closed, but AirPods Pro 3 remain discounted to $179, nearly 30% off their $249 list price. AirPods Max 2 are also still available at $429, a $120 discount, matching most of the pricing seen during the sale itself.
Amazon's fall Prime Day sale is concluding at midnight PT, featuring significant discounts on Apple products including AirPods, Mac minis, MacBooks, and Apple Watches. Notable offers include AirPods Pro 3 at $179 and the M6 Mac mini at $150 off, alongside deals on accessories and other electronics. The sale also includes discounts on Beats headphones and Roborock robotic cleaners.
iFixit has rated the latest Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, along with AirPods 5, as difficult to repair, with scores of 4 and 2 out of 10 respectively. While the Apple Watch Series 12 shows slight improvements over previous models, battery replacement remains a significant challenge. The teardown highlights ongoing issues with repair accessibility and potential non-compliance with US right-to-repair laws.
The latest version of watchOS introduces three new applications for Apple Watch users: a redesigned Siri app with enhanced AI capabilities, a unified Find My app consolidating previous tracking features, and a new Readiness app for health and activity insights. These additions aim to improve user interaction, device tracking, and health monitoring on compatible Apple Watch models.
Amazon's Prime Day sale includes discounts on wearables such as the Apple Watch Series 12 (about $50 off), the Google Fitbit Charge 6 (down to $90) and Fitbit Inspire 3 (down to $70), plus a $65 discount on the latest Google Pixel Watch. WIRED says it is updating its roundup of deals from brands including Garmin, Amazfit and Samsung as the sale continues.
Amazon's 2026 fall Prime Day event is in its closing 24 hours, with AirPods Pro 3 discounted to $179 from $249 and AirPods Max 2 down to $429. The sale also includes M6 Mac mini models up to $150 off, record-low pricing on Apple Watch Series 12, and discounts on accessories like Nomad's Find My wallet card and Elevation Lab AirTag mounts.