Apple announced via press release a new 14-inch MacBook Pro built around its M6 chip, keeping the same design, ports, camera and display as the M5 model. New additions include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via the Apple N1 wireless chip, previously limited to Pro and Max configurations, plus a 12-core GPU Apple says delivers up to 30 percent faster graphics performance. Pricing starts at $1,999 for 16GB/1TB, with memory and storage upgrades costing more than before, and preorders begin October 28th.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-27
Apple unveiled a redesigned iPad Mini with an 8.5-inch OLED screen, IP67 resistance and an A20 chip, priced from $699, available to preorder now and on sale Nov. 6. It followed with a new iMac powered by the M6 chip, offering faster CPU, GPU and Neural Engine performance, starting at $1,499, plus a MacBook Pro refresh, as part of a week of launches that also includes upcoming HomePod Mini 2, Apple TV 4K and Home Collection products.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-26
Apple kicked off a multi-day product rollout by unveiling a redesigned iPad Mini, available to preorder Wednesday and in stores Nov. 6, priced from $699. The tablet features an 8.5-inch OLED display, IP67 water resistance, an A20 chip, a repositioned front camera and a new 'Acoustic Display' speaker system. Apple is expected to reveal an M6-powered iMac and refreshed MacBook Pro models, possibly with OLED screens, later this week, alongside a scheduled HomePod Mini 2 launch Friday.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-26
A new batch of Apple-focused deals includes the lowest-ever Amazon price on a single AirTag 2, the USB-C Apple Pencil starting at $59, and Apple's 13-inch M5 MacBook Air in Midnight discounted $200. The sale also includes continuing pre-order discounts on the next-gen Apple TV 4K, $50 off AirPods Pro 3, a first-time discount on Apple's Desert Alpine Loop band, and an Anker Halloween sale offering up to 42% off.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-26
Apple released a redesigned iPad mini on Monday featuring an A20 Pro chip, OLED display, thinner build and water/dust resistance. SVP of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak posted on X calling it the start of 'an exciting week,' hinting at further announcements ahead of Apple's scheduled October 28 event themed 'Pro and tell.'
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-26
Apple is reportedly adapting its Presto iOS-updating machines to run diagnostics on returned iPhones without opening their sealed packaging, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Currently, staff must open sealed boxes to verify a returned iPhone works, which prevents it from being resold as new and forces a trip back to the warehouse for repackaging. Presto would scan and test the device through the sealed box, allowing a quicker refund and restocking process.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-26
Apple is preparing to unveil redesigned MacBook Pros at an Oct. 28 'Pro and tell' event in LA, featuring OLED displays, touch support, a lighter build, and M5 Pro/M5 Max chips. Reports have circulated about possible cellular connectivity using Apple's in-house modems, though it remains unconfirmed whether this generation will include it.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-26
Apple is reportedly introducing a redesigned, touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro this week, creating a three-tier MacBook Pro lineup alongside the existing M6 base model and unchanged M5 Pro/Max high-end models. The new top-tier machines are said to be lighter, feature OLED touch displays, Dynamic Island, and possibly cellular support, marking the first major MacBook Pro redesign since 2021.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-25
A tech guide outlines built-in macOS features Mac users can enable to boost privacy, including requiring a passcode or Touch ID to wake the laptop, managing app access to Location Services, camera and microphone, and controlling Wi-Fi auto-join behavior. It also highlights the built-in Firewall, which is off by default and can be switched on via System Settings to block unwanted network connections.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-25
The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max chip, 36GB of RAM and 2TB of storage has dropped to $3,499, a 20 percent discount and $400 less than it cost just days earlier. Retailers say this is $150 below any previous sale price for this configuration, even after Apple raised prices across the lineup in June.
wired.com
· 2026-10-25
Developer Rafael Rivera found that wallpapers Microsoft emailed to Windows Insiders in mid-October, marking the program's 12th anniversary, carried file metadata showing they were saved using Photoshop on a Mac. Rivera said the ten wallpapers came from Microsoft's in-house design team, and the company has since replaced the files on its design site without comment.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-25
Apple has released the MacBook Neo, a low-cost laptop priced at $700 that uses a repurposed iPhone processor rather than an M-series chip found in other current Macs. The launch comes shortly before the MacBook Air's price rose by $200 to $1,300, reportedly due to tariffs and rising memory costs.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-24
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