Amazon is continuing a post-Prime Day discount on Apple's 2026 AirPods Max 2, pricing all five colorways at $429, down from the $549 list price. The deal matches fall Prime Day pricing and is only the second time the headphones have dropped this low, after a limited-time $399 offer last summer. Other lingering Apple deals include M6 Mac mini and M5 MacBook Air price cuts, though some discounts like the AirPods Pro 3 offer have already started rising.
Bloomberg reports Apple is developing smart home devices with LG, including a doorbell, lock and thermostat that will carry LG's branding. LG will manufacture the products and provide customer support, while Apple contributes to design and engineering. The lineup is also expected to include a smart deadbolt, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera, though the products are still months from release.
Developer @itspdfu uncovered code showing a new 'Proximity Control' feature coming to Apple's co-developed smart home accessories made with LG. Tapping or holding an iPhone near a device like a thermostat, camera, or doorbell will trigger a notification in the Dynamic Island with an 'Open Controls' button or camera viewer, using an NFC tag and Bluetooth Low Energy advert to identify the device.
Nikkei Asia reports Apple has told suppliers to cut October component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by roughly 15-20% versus original requests, citing sources who say demand has softened since early September. Sources attribute part of the slowdown to $100 price increases on both models, with one supplier noting demand is weaker than in past years when Apple released its full lineup simultaneously. Apple hasn't confirmed further cuts beyond October, and the report suggests similar reductions could hit the upcoming iPhone Duo.
Apple has pushed a new carrier settings update, version 72.0.3, to iPhone 18 Pro Max users running the iOS 27.2 beta on AT&T, following last week's fix for devices on the stable iOS 27.0 release. The update addresses the same issue in which some users lost cellular service entirely, with affected phones showing an 'SOS' status indicator.
iVerify disclosed a new variant of the DarkSword iPhone exploit chain, dubbed P7 DarkSword, after finding it on the iPhone of a financial-institution employee two months ago. The company says P7 extends compatibility to iOS 18.7, beyond the iOS 18.6 limit of the variant it had previously tracked, and is being spread via malicious ads in watering-hole attacks rather than targeting specific individuals.
TextExpander now offers a free tier that includes unlimited library storage, unlimited text expansions, and up to 5 team members, alongside 5 active Snippets. The plan syncs across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Chrome, and allows one active Snippet to be swapped every two weeks.
Tim Cook, speaking to The Independent during a visit to Apple's Battersea campus in London, discussed his first month as Apple's executive chairman after handing the CEO role to John Ternus. Cook said the leadership transition had been planned for years and that he now focuses on worldwide policy and government relations rather than day-to-day operations. He said he and Ternus maintain a relationship built on trust and frequent communication, and he told Ternus not to imitate his own leadership style.
Pocketty is a new iPhone and iPad app providing SSH terminal access designed for monitoring coding agents, built to work with a tool called herdr. The app sends notifications readable only on the user's phone when an agent is blocked or has finished a task, letting the user respond directly in a mobile terminal session. It offers a 14-day free trial followed by a one-time launch price of $99, discounted from $129.
Oppo has introduced the Find X10 Pro Max, showcasing a luxurious design that aligns with its rumored premium pricing. The device marks a significant entry in the Android flagship market, emphasizing build quality and features.
Paul Eggert, a UCLA computer science lecturer, manages the time zone database that provides local time information for over 4 billion Android and iPhone devices worldwide. His latest update, version 2026e, includes changes such as Manitoba's move to permanent -05 timezone, which was prepared a month in advance by volunteers. The database's stewardship has faced legal challenges in the past but remains a vital component of global digital infrastructure.
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.
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