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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is planning a late-October hardware event, separate from its October 13 HomeKit launch, that could introduce its first touchscreen MacBook. The event may also bring an OLED iPad mini and M6 updates to the iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to debut its first touchscreen laptop, possibly called the MacBook Ultra, around October 27. The same announcement is expected to include a redesigned iPad Mini with an OLED screen, plus updated 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models carrying the new M6 chip.
Amazon's new Alexa Tablet 12 Pro uses a 2024 MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chip originally built for smartphones, offering 8GB RAM on the 128GB model and 16GB on the 256GB model, compared to the iPad Pro's M5 chip and minimum 12GB RAM. The tablet runs Android, giving it access to more apps than Amazon's previous Fire OS devices, though still fewer tablet-optimized apps than Apple's App Store. It includes Prime-focused features like content recommendations, a Kindle reading mode, and quick access to the Alexa+ assistant.
Bloomberg reports Apple plans a second event this month, around October 27, to introduce its first touchscreen MacBook Pros in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes with OLED displays and Dynamic Island, reportedly powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The report also says Apple will debut a new OLED iPad mini with a relocated FaceTime camera and updated speakers, plus M6-powered iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro models that look similar to current versions.
9to5Mac's daily podcast episode for October 8, 2026 rounds up top Apple news, including rumors about a new iPad mini and updates to iCloud+. The episode is sponsored by Stuff, a task-management app, and Roborock, which is running Fall Prime Day discounts on its robot vacuum lineup.
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.
Bloomberg reports Apple plans a Mac and iPad event around October 27th, roughly two weeks after an October 13th event focused on smart home products. The new lineup is said to include thinner MacBook Pros with touchscreen OLED displays and a Dynamic Island-style interface, alongside separate M6-chip MacBook Pros keeping the current design. An updated iPad Mini is also expected, with a repositioned front camera and a new speaker system.
Amazon has introduced the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, a new device replacing its Fire tablet line, with starting prices of $499 for the base model and $549 for a premium version. The tablet features a 12-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor, aiming to compete with the iPad Pro. Amazon emphasizes deep Alexa integration and a focus on delivering a premium experience at an affordable price point.
A recent rumor claims that the upcoming OLED iPad mini will feature a 60Hz refresh rate, despite reports of a 120Hz option in some sources. The device is expected to include other upgrades such as an OLED screen, a new A20 Pro chip, and a redesigned, more water-resistant body, with a launch anticipated later this month. However, the display refresh rate remains uncertain and could disappoint buyers expecting ProMotion support.
Meta has released its Muse AI assistant app for iPad, a month after its initial launch on iPhone. The app, which has accumulated over 6.6 million installs since September 8, enables users to manage emails, meetings, bills, and perform tasks like booking and shopping by connecting various online accounts. The update introduces new connectors for small businesses and retail partners, expanding Muse’s capabilities to handle transactions across multiple platforms.
Meta has expanded its agentic AI assistant Muse to iPad after weeks as the top free iPhone app in the U.S. App Store. The update also adds new business-tool connectors including Asana, Canva, Dropbox, Figma, QuickBooks, GitHub, Klaviyo, Zoom, Granola and Notion, letting Muse handle tasks like marketing plans, client pitches and product pages with user approval.
Meta has updated its Muse iOS app to include native iPad support, about a month after the app launched and a week after a Mac version arrived. The same update adds new integrations for the iPhone version, including Canva, Dropbox, Figma, QuickBooks, GitHub, Zoom, Asana, Klaviyo, Granola, and Notion, plus a feature letting small business owners set a goal for Muse to autonomously plan marketing and product pages around.