Apple News 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 11, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Upcoming Hardware
Apple's next MacBook Pro redesign may arrive sooner than expected, with the entry-level model reportedly gaining a new design ahead of schedule. Separately, a new iPhone Duo is said to greet owners by name on its first boot.
Autumn Event Preview
Apple is expected to host a "Welcome Home" event on October 13, and a smart home hub is reportedly set to be unveiled there. A HomePod mini 2 is also rumored for next week, while a partnership with ADT in home security may be announced at the same event. A roundup of the launch notes that October is shaping up as a busy month for Apple news.
Supply Chain
Reports indicate that iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut, with sources in China pointing to weaker demand than forecast.
Deals and Buying Guides
Early holiday discounts are under way, with Amazon slashing $430 off the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro, bringing it to $2,069. Apple's weekend deals include up to $200 off new Macs and Air Pods, while a buyer's guide compares the two Air Pods 5 configurations. Further savings on TVs, headphones and smart home gear are covered in a weekend accessory roundup.
Software and Apps
Remote log collection for Apple Care is highlighted as an underrated update in mac OS 27 for IT administrators. On the indie front, the Milepost driving journal saves road-trip memories in one place.
Competition and Nostalgia
Amazon's new Alexa tablet lineup offers the first real challenge to the iPad range in some time. Meanwhile, a Spanish computing museum has shown that thirty old Intel Mac minis can far outpace the Cray-1 supercomputer they are housed in.