Apple News 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET
Welcome Home Event and New Hardware
Apple is set to unveil three new products at its "Welcome Home" event tomorrow, with a new Apple TV 4K expected to bring five notable upgrades. Apple is also reportedly planning a two-day showcase in Los Angeles for content creators, previewing a trio of new Macs and an iPad mini. Pre-event guidance on what to expect is available in MacRumors' launch preview.
iPhone Duo
Production orders for the iPhone Duo have reportedly risen 30%, according to a Securities Times report, though Apple Insider questioned the math behind that claim. Apple's pre-order setup service is now open ahead of a Friday deadline. Engineering details have also emerged, including a hinge-based cooling design and efforts to deliver desktop-like performance in a foldable form factor.
Analyst Views and Stock
JP Morgan has raised its Apple price target to $360, dismissing reports of iPhone production cuts despite recent investor concern. The bank's note followed a stock dip tied to iPhone 18 Pro production reports, as detailed in 9to5Mac's coverage.
Market Share
Global smartphone shipments fell to their lowest quarterly level since Q3 of the prior cycle, with Samsung ahead of Apple overall. Counterpoint Research, however, found the iPhone reached a record Q3 shipment share as the broader market dropped roughly 20%.
Epic Games Litigation
The legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games continues, with Epic accusing Apple of delaying discovery even after Apple agreed to Epic's document requests. In a separate filing, Epic accused Apple of manufacturing a pause in proceedings over document production.
Products and Services
Apple is preparing an M6 MacBook Pro with three upgrades later this month, while an OLED iPad mini may carry a price roughly $200 higher than its current counterpart. A second-generation iPhone Air is also in development. Apple's 2026 hardware roadmap includes several products still awaiting release. Meanwhile, iCloud+ subscribers are seeing new benefits added over time.
Services and Entertainment
Apple TV is releasing Remnants, a Ti West immersive horror film for Vision Pro, on October 16. The platform also announced the true-crime podcast Heart, an eight-episode series, and released the trailer for "Being Heumann". Apple's Indie Games Week on the App Store highlights seven upcoming titles, and No Man's Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad.
Accessories and Deals
Apple and Pokémon have teased a Pikachu-themed Beats Pill speaker. A special AirPods 5 edition has launched in India for Diwali. Discounts include Apple Watch SE 3 models starting at $199.99 and a MacBook Pro price cut of $600 at Amazon. For upgrade shoppers, Mac Rumors compared the Apple Watch Ultra 1 and Ultra 4.
Reviews and Hardware Comparisons
The ZimaCube 2 NAS was reviewed as a six-bay option without software lock-in at $799. Apple Insider also compared the M5 Pro MacBook Pro with Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra, and found the M5 Max Mac Studio runs Windows games smoothly.
Software and Privacy
Apple launched a Switch to Safari campaign promoting the browser's benefits over Chrome. A privacy app for Mac blurs the screen when the user looks away, while a MagSafe wallet offers one-click card ejection. Apple's iPhone language preservation work is also helping save endangered indigenous languages.
Podcasts and Daily Coverage
The 9to5Mac Daily recap covers last-minute event rumors, and Apple Insider's Smart Home Insider podcast examines a rumored LG smart home partnership.