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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple has spent months investigating a screenless wearable, testing prototypes with a fabric band and sensor module built by the team behind the Vision Pro headset. The company has not decided whether to actually launch the product, though executives Tim Cook and Eddy Cue are said to be interested. Apple did not respond to a request for comment.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is widely testing a home hub smart display powered by Siri AI, which could debut as early as next month. The device reportedly uses Face ID for user recognition and will come in both stand-mounted and wall-mounted versions, with its own home screen, widgets and StandBy-like clock faces.
Apple Music users encountering grayed-out songs are often dealing with either an offline device or a track that has been pulled from the catalog due to licensing changes, according to a troubleshooting guide. The music industry's territorial licensing system means labels and artists can remove songs or restrict them by region, leaving no option for users or Apple to restore access. The guide recommends checking a track's Cloud Status in Apple Music or iTunes, which flags songs as 'No Longer Available,' showing a sync exclamation mark, or 'Waiting' if syncing is incomplete.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is building early prototypes of a display-free health and fitness band, using a thin fabric strap paired with a sensor module. The project has been in development for several months, remains in early stages, and Apple has not decided whether to actually release it, with a possible launch no earlier than 2028.
Apple has reopened a section of its Apple Park Visitor Center after a summer renovation, revealing that the augmented reality exhibit—which let visitors use custom iPads to explore a 3D model of the campus—has been removed. That area has been converted into an extension of the adjoining Apple Store, with new display tables and wall displays for accessories. The cafe and the rest of the Visitor Center remain unchanged.
Apple is internally testing a wearable device positioned as a competitor to Whoop's fitness tracker, according to a report. The development comes as the company's existing Apple Watch is reportedly shifting toward incorporating more AI-driven features.
Apple TV released a trailer for the second season of its animated series 'The Sisters Grimm,' confirming an October 2 release date. The show, based on Michael Buckley's book series, follows sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm investigating their parents' disappearance in a town filled with fairy-tale characters. Season one earned a 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
A new feature said to be in development for iPhones would let a single phone number be used across two devices, with calls and activity handed off seamlessly between them. The report suggests this could appeal to users who want to carry both a standard iPhone and a specialized device, such as a rumored foldable 'iPhone Duo,' without managing separate numbers.
Bloomberg reports Apple is running an early 'technology investigation' into a screen-less fitness band, described as a thin fabric strap with a sensor-equipped computing module. Multiple prototypes reportedly exist, but any product would not launch before 2028. Apple has not commented; TechCrunch says it reached out for details.
At IFA Berlin 2026, Lexar showed its new Muse SSD, a drive just 3.8mm thick at its thickest point that tapers to 1mm at the edges. It comes in 512GB and 1TB capacities, offers up to 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write speeds, and uses a proprietary PogoPin connection with a magnetic SnapLink cable instead of USB-C. Lexar says it supports direct external ProRes 4K recording at up to 120 fps on compatible iPhones.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has postponed work on a wearable AI pendant that would have included a camera and microphone to feed visual and audio data to Siri. The device was designed to be worn as a necklace or clipped to clothing, serving as an always-on companion to the iPhone. Apple is instead prioritizing AI features on Apple Watch, with AirPods featuring cameras and smart glasses reportedly planned for 2027.
Apple is accepting claims from a $250 million class action settlement over alleged overhyping of Siri AI features on iPhone 15 and 16 models. US customers who purchased eligible iPhones between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 can claim up to $95 per device via smartphoneaisettlement.com, using a serial number or Apple Account ID, with payout options including PayPal, Venmo, bank transfer or check.