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12 New Things to Expect From Apple in October
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/07/12-new-things-to-expect-from-apple-in-october/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU0LKNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMXc2NFM3Q1gzeUFudndOSUdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7FS6SlKxqNHTuR-Ib_wcO4gRKdXs7--nXXTvqZinUtj9c-v_d6stoeRhV_Y_aem_FyZiiX0i0uqXV8OO_EpMkQ

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Gurman: OLED MacBook Pro Won't Be 'Significantly Thinner'
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/08/oled-macbook-pro-wont-be-thinner/

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Exclusive: First Look at HomePod Mini 2 in Three New Colors
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/25/first-look-at-homepod-mini-2/

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New iPad Mini Rumored to Have 60Hz OLED Display Ahead of Launch
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/08/new-ipad-mini-rumored-60hz-oled-display/?

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iPhone Air 2 Could Be as Thin as an Unfolded iPhone Duo
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/08/iphone-air-2-could-be-as-thin-unfolded-iphone-duo/

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"Welcome Home" Apple event confirmed for October 13
https://x.com/MKBHD/status/2108226481209934307?s=20

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Make the most of the autumn season with Serendipity. Turn forgotten ideas to intentional moments. Out now for iOS and iPadOS.

Serendipity is a phone app to get you off your phone. It helps you stop wondering what to do next by bringing together all the things you have wanted to experience in one place. Save restaurants to try, movies to watch, hikes to explore, museums to see, and anything else that inspires you. Every day, Serendipity curates one experience from the ideas you have saved, helping you discover the right adventure at the right time.

At its core:
Build unlimited lists of any and all ideas you have. Serendipity curates an activity based on your lists. Your ideas are just yours. No data is tracked or collected.

Take a Dip into something new, or discover how your interests connect in unexpected ways with Serendipity+, available as an optional subscription. Like having a personal tour guide in your pocket, Dips thoughtfully connect your ideas into a tailored itinerary without the hassle of planning it yourself. One idea can naturally lead to another, transforming a simple outing into a more intentional adventure.

Paid Features:
Plan your day with Dips by combining ideas around your time, location, and weather, including connections you might not have considered. Import Ideas instantly from links, photos, videos, apps, or unstructured text. Autofill Context automatically so Serendipity can make smarter suggestions. Set your Intentions to tell Serendipity what you feel like accomplishing. Explore your Metrics to see what you’ve saved, what you’ve done, and the patterns behind your choices

Serendipity+ Pricing:
Yearly: $9.99 USD
Monthly: $1.99 USD

Serendipity awaits. Click here for the App Store page.

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How To Make The New Siri Fail Less
https://youtu.be/sD5qgPb2PR0?is=vRqQD0zmkYVnorLD

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Reverse Engineering AirPods Self-Calibration Test
https://ateliti99.substack.com/p/reverse-engineering-airpods-self?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&r=wsh8o&utm_medium=ios

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Apple Set to Debut Touch-Screen MacBook and New iPad Mini in Late October
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-08/apple-set-to-debut-touch-screen-macbook-and-new-ipad-mini-in-late-october?srnd=homepage-americas

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Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand: Report
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/apple-cuts-iphone-18-pro-orders-due-soft-demand-report-6445331

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First Apple TV 4K Now 'Vintage' Ahead of New Model Coming on Tuesday
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/09/first-apple-tv-4k-now-vintage/

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apple intelligence

hello, I cannot switch off apple intelligence. I currently swapped phones with me mum from 16 to 16 pro and with 16 I never had problems with that. I know from the newest IOS it merged with siri and I turned everything off yet still pop up 😭 e.g. I have notifications and it selects random notifications as more urgent and they are on top. please help I am going crazy.

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A leak suggests LG's upcoming Apple Home accessories may feature NFC-based 'Proximity Control' that displays device shortcuts in the iPhone Dynamic Island.
https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008812/apple-lg-homekit-tap-to-control-rumor

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BUYER BEWARE: The Apple/Klarna Lease Program has a massive return loophole. I am now paying $600 for a watch I don't own.

If you are considering using the new Klarna lease option at Apple checkout, please read this first. I am currently stuck paying $50/month for a device I returned, and neither company will help me.

Here is what happened:

Sept 9: Ordered an Apple Watch 12 using the Klarna lease option promoted on Apple's site.
Sept 18: Received the watch.
Sept 25 (7 days later): Decided it wasn't for me and initiated a return with Apple. Mailed it back the same day.
Sept 29: Apple officially received the watch and processed the return.

The Loophole: A week later, I noticed my Klarna lease was still active. When I contacted them, they told me I was outside the 14-day return window and the lease could not be cancelled.

It turns out Klarna calculates the 14 days from the date of purchase (Sept 9), rather than the date you actually receive the item (Sept 18) - while Apple calculates the 14 days from day of receipt of the item. Because of mail transit times, my return "arrived" too late for Klarna, even though I initiated it well within Apple's policy. This is a twelve month lease - and at the end of the lease - I’m expected to send the device in - or pay off the remaining balance (which will be an additional $300 - for the model I purchased). Since I have no watch to send in - I’ll be shelling out an additional $300 next year to pay for the watch I had for 7 days.

The Result:

Klarna says: "Too late, you owe us $50/month for the next year."
Apple says: "You returned it within our window, but we already processed the device so we can't send it back to you."

I am now paying for a ghost watch. If you are going to use this program, do not return your device by mail - and make sure you return within 14 days of the Order. Return it directly to an Apple Store so the return is processed instantly. Otherwise, you might end up like me.

UPDATE: After 2 days of fighting, Klarna has officially cancelled my lease, and this issue is resolved (for me). However, I still strongly advise anyone considering an Apple/Klarna lease to be careful. Make sure to check the purchase date versus the delivery date before committing, as the return window may close before you even receive a pre-ordered device.

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Upcoming home device – thoughts on custom widgets

Apple is reportedly unveiling its smart display on October 13. It'll likely show the basics: home status (lights, cameras), weather, calendar. But some of us would want it to show something more niche, like headlines from a local newspaper.
I see two ways Apple could do this:
1. Describe-a-widget. You tell Siri what you want and Apple Intelligence builds it, like "Describe a Shortcut" and "Describe an Extension" in iOS 27.
2. Third-party apps. The new "homeOS" could be open to developers, similar to Apple TV. That would create a new (small) platform for Apple, with a revenue share on every sale.
What do you think? I'd prefer real third-party apps from real developers (even if they're 90% vibe coded). But if "describe a widget" works well enough, it could be a great addition.
What would you want it to show?

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Controlling an AppleTV (the device, not the streaming service) with an iPhone is an absolutely miserable experience.

Staring off: I have two AppleTVs, one in the living room, and one in the bedroom. My wife and I both have iPhones (16 Pro Max and a vanilla 15).

Every time I want to control my AppleTV, I have to swipe down to open control center, click the remote icon, select which AppleTV I want to control (because it never guesses the right one), wait for it to connect to that AppleTV (if it ever does; that’s never guaranteed), then actually control the AppleTV.

Once my phone goes to sleep, I have to go through the entire above-described process the next time I need to interact with the AppleTV, be it to skip an ad, change shows/movies, or select a new show/movie after the one I was watching ends.

Apple used to pride themselves on how well their products work together, but this experience flies directly in the face of that pride.

Is there a better way to control my AppleTVs? I’d even be willing to pay a small amount for a third-party app (even though I don’t feel like I should need to) just to not have to go through all this faff every single time I want to interact with my devices.

Before you ask, my AppleTV remotes have been lost long ago, mostly because it seems like they’re designed to be lost by being so slim and small.

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Mac Q3 2026 Shipments Fall, But Apple Still Gains Ground in Shrinking Market [IDC]
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/09/mac-shipments-fall-but-apple-gains-ground/

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iPad Mini ($599)+ Homepod ($349) is Homepad ($599 + $349 =$948.00). What is your expected price?
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/10/apple-to-unveil-all-new-type-of-device/

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