Apple News 8 Hours

Last updated: September 25, 2026, 2:13 PM ET

New Macs & Accessories Deals

Launch week deals are now live on the latest Mac mini, Mac Studio, Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple accessories. Amazon has updated its early fall Prime Day sale with new discounts on Mac Studio, Air Pods Pro, Powerbeats Pro, a 2-pack of Beats cables for $14, and a smart doorbell at 60% off. Separately, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 has dropped to $779 during a weekend sale, its lowest price yet. A comprehensive review of the Ultra 4 calls it an end-to-end health ecosystem, praising the new Health Sensing System.

Leaked Products and Redesigns

Multiple leaks have painted a detailed picture of Apple’s upcoming hardware. The next iPad mini is finally getting a Face Time camera move, according to leaked artwork. Further details reveal it will feature the A20 Pro chip and a landscape-oriented camera. Mac Rumors has leaked the iPad Mini 8 with the A20 Pro chip and landscape camera, while a separate roundup confirms the new iPad mini, Home Pod mini colors, and Apple TV 4K leaks.

The second-generation HomePod mini won’t get a redesign but will ship in new colors. Exclusive code reveals the HomePod Mini 2 in three new colors. A leaked image of both the new Apple TV 4K and Home Pod mini shows a very familiar form factor for the Apple TV 4K, which is said to have big upgrades. Another leak of the new Apple TV 4K reveals an A17 Pro chip, Wi-Fi, and deeper Siri/Apple Intelligence integration.

Upcoming Software and Services

Apple has a big October planned for new hardware and software, including iPhone Duo, new Macs, and iOS. The iPhone Duo video shows left-handed use for the new foldable model. In software, iOS 27 adds a long-requested feature to the Wallet app, allowing physical pass import. You can now also create a custom pass in the Wallet app on iPhone. Air Pods have finally gotten a custom EQ feature in a long-awaited software update.

Camera, Retail, and Services

The MacRumors Show features Tyler Stalman discussing the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera. Elton John has been announced as the first artist to play at the new Apple Music Hall in London. In an interview, former Apple Retail chief Ron Johnson explains why Apple had no choice but to gamble millions on retail. Johnson also discusses buying iPhones in Apple Stores on the AppleInsider Podcast.

Market & Smart Home

Higher prices are making iPhones more desirable in India, boosting Apple’s market share. A guide explains how to leave iCloud without losing your data. In smart home news, the ULTRALOQ Bolt Mission UWB smart lock now works with Apple Home via a hands-free UWB interface.