MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories https://www.macrumors.com Apple, iPhone, iPad, Mac News and Rumors Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:43:13 +0000 en hourly 1 https://www.macrumors.com HomeView Tidbits: Mirror, Sleep Timer, and Other Details https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/homeview-tidbits-2/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/homeview-tidbits-mirror-sleep-timer-and-other-details.2494367/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:04:47 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/homeview-tidbits-2/ Juli Clover Featured HomeView

Sunglasses


Apple says the HomeView probably won't recognize you if you have your face covered, including when wearing sunglasses. If HomeView isn't identifying you, Apple suggests removing anything that would block the camera from seeing your face.

The HomeView's screen needs to be angled toward your face, you need to be centered in the frame and closest to the camera if other people are around, and the HomeView can't be blocked by overhanging shelves and cabinets. Apple says the HomeView needs front-facing, even light.

Mirror


There's a "Mirror" in the HomeView Control Center that lets you use the camera to see yourself. There's an option to turn on an edge light for face illumination, along with 1x and 2x zoom.

Guest Controls


The HomeView owner has multiple options for what guests can access.

  • Safari can be turned on or off, or adult websites can be blocked.

  • By default, guests can use Siri for general knowledge, writing help, and math help, but ‌Siri‌ features can be turned off.

  • Explicit content can be turned on or off.

  • There's an option to choose which Apple Music subscription supplies music for an unrecognized user.


Wi-Fi/Cellular


The HomeView authenticates people through face recognition and by making sure their iOS device is nearby, recently unlocked, and on the same Wi-Fi network as the HomeView. If there's a Wi-Fi outage, Apple says cellular can also be used to unlock personal content as long as it's in the same location and was recently on the Wi-Fi network.

Sleep Timer


You can set a sleep timer on HomeView to pause whatever media is playing when the timer goes off.

No Buttons


There is no button to turn the HomeView on or off, or restart it. It can be restarted from the Settings app or by briefly unplugging it.

Logins


You can log into websites and apps using your iPhone, similar to how the Apple TV works.

Notifications


The HomeView only has notifications for phone calls and home devices, with an option to toggle on critical notifications. There are no other notification settings or options.

Liquid Glass


The transparency of the Liquid Glass interface can be adjusted from clear to opaque like on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Personal Data Lockouts


If someone tries to repeatedly access personal content on HomeView that needs authentication, facial recognition via the camera is disabled and you'll need to prove identity with a registered device.
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]]> Siri AI Still Not Enabled on HomePod Mini 2 With Latest Software Update https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/homepod-mini-2-still-lacks-siri-ai/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/siri-ai-still-not-enabled-on-homepod-mini-2-with-latest-software-update.2494364/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:35:53 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/homepod-mini-2-still-lacks-siri-ai/ Joe Rossignol HomePod mini Siri Siri AI does not enable Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2. Apple's website continues to say the feature is "coming in a future software update," but it has not provided a timeframe.


Due to the HomePod mini 2 having only 2GB of RAM, well below the minimum 8GB of RAM required for dedicated Siri AI, personal context requests will require a paired Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone or iPad with Siri AI turned on.

tvOS 27.2.1 was also released today, and it enables Siri AI on the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation). Siri AI is an opt-in feature on these devices, so after installing the update you will need to open the Settings app and tap on General → Siri → Siri AI (Beta). This will initiate a download with support.

If you update to tvOS 27.2.1 and take no further action, Siri Classic remains enabled by default.
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]]> Apple Releases tvOS 27.2.1 With Siri AI for Older Apple TVs https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-releases-tvos-27-2-1/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-tvos-27-2-1-with-siri-ai-for-older-apple-tvs.2494360/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:26:39 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-releases-tvos-27-2-1/ Juli Clover Apple TV Featured Siri

tvOS 27.2.1 brings Siri AI support to the 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K models, but it is available for all ‌Apple TV‌ 4K models that support tvOS 27.

Apple announced ‌Siri‌ AI for the ‌Apple TV‌ when debuting the 4th-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. A separate tvOS 27.2 build activates ‌Siri‌ AI on the newest set-top box, but the older ‌Apple TV‌ 4K models will need the tvOS 27.2.1 update to get access.

‌Siri‌ AI is the smarter, more capable version of ‌Siri‌ that Apple introduced earlier this year. ‌Siri‌ AI can play content, draw on personal context to offer suggestions, answer world knowledge questions, and complete tasks.

Using ‌Siri‌ AI on the ‌Apple TV‌ requires a paired Apple Intelligence-compatible iOS device, which includes the iPhone 15 Pro and later.

‌Apple TV‌ users can download tvOS 27.2.1 by going to Settings > System > Software Update. Apple has also released a new HomePod Software 27.2.1 update for the ‌HomePod‌ and ‌HomePod‌ mini.
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]]> Microsoft 365 Outage Resolving After Nearly 24 Hours https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/microsoft-365-outage-resolving/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/microsoft-365-outage-resolving-after-nearly-24-hours.2494356/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:00:35 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/microsoft-365-outage-resolving/ Juli Clover Microsoft ongoing Microsoft 365 outage is resolving after nearly 24 hours. The company said the underlying issue has been fixed and it is seeing "broad recovery and stability" across its services as it works to restore access to customers.


The Microsoft 365 downtime started at approximately 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Customers could not access their Outlook email or use some features in Teams and Copilot. Exchange accounts in Apple Mail were also affected. Most calling, meeting, and messaging functions stayed online, but some users ran into errors scheduling meetings or adding calendar entries.

Businesses, educational institutions, and governments worldwide were impacted by the outage.

Microsoft apologized for the outage and said it was unrelated to a cyberattack or AI agents. It was caused by an issue introduced in an earlier network capacity upgrade. Microsoft said it will give a full incident report after completing a review.
We are deeply sorry for the disruption this incident has caused our customers and partners. We know the trust they place in our services and take that responsibility extremely seriously. We are seeing broad recovery and stability across our services.

This was a technical issue not related to cyber or AI / agents. The incident was introduced by an issue during an earlier network capacity upgrade that surfaced following a recent network change. We have addressed the underlying issue and continue to restore service to remaining customers and regions.

Given the scale of demand, we restored services gradually, validating stability at each stage. While this took longer, it helped ensure a stable restoration.

We will provide a full post-incident report once our review is complete.

Just over two weeks ago, Microsoft announced plans to eliminate thousands of jobs. The company offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 people, or a quarter of its global workforce, presumably to cut costs while its AI spending grows.

Microsoft's Service Health Status page still says some services may be unavailable at the current time.
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]]> iPhone Duo Survives 450,000 Folds, but Hinge is Weakening https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/iphone-duo-fold-testing/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-duo-survives-450-000-folds-but-hinge-is-weakening.2494353/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:43:39 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/iphone-duo-fold-testing/ Juli Clover iPhone Duo CNET has been stress testing the iPhone Duo's hinge on a livestream. After over 451,000 folds, the hinge is showing signs of wear.


CNET says the hinge started feeling looser at the 390,000-fold point, and by 440,300 folds, there was enough of a shift in the mechanism that the screen didn't open in full before the machine closed it again, and there was no distinctive snap. It is 5 to 10 degrees from the fully open state and can be opened fully by hand.
The wire we use to open the phone screen would withdraw before the screen was in the fully open position, but it would then sort of "coast" the rest of the way down. But between 12:30 and 1 a.m. this morning, around 440,300 folds, the screen would no longer have time to open all the way before the Fold-a-Phone caused it to close again.

The ‌iPhone Duo‌ hasn't been removed from the folding machine, and the test is continuing. CNET says the device is still operational and maintaining other screen positions, with no signs of cracking or other failure.

The site plans to continue folding the ‌iPhone Duo‌ until it hits predetermined failure conditions that include loss of power, sensors failing to detect the screen properly, and screen blackout.

Apple hasn't shared the results of ‌iPhone Duo‌ hinge testing it likely did internally, or given an estimated fold lifespan.

The ‌iPhone Duo‌ is equipped with OLED panels sourced from Samsung Display, and Samsung's screens have undergone certified third-party fold testing. The display used for the Galaxy Z Fold7 passed a 500,000-fold durability test. Apple probably isn't using an off-the-shelf Samsung display, but CNET's testing already suggests the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s ‌OLED‌ panel is on track to match.

The combination of the display and the strength of Apple's hinge design will determine lifespan. At around 450,000 folds, the ‌iPhone Duo‌ would last over a decade at 100 folds per day.

CNET's livestream will continue until the ‌iPhone Duo‌ fails. The livestream runs on weekdays from 10 a.m. Pacific until 2 p.m. Pacific.
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]]> YouTube App Not Working on Your New Apple TV? Here's the Fix https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/youtube-app-apple-tv-not-working-fix/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/youtube-app-not-working-on-your-new-apple-tv-heres-the-fix.2494347/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:18:12 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/youtube-app-apple-tv-not-working-fix/ Joe Rossignol Apple TV No Linkback YouTube The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K began arriving to customers today, and some users noticed the YouTube app is not working. If you have encountered this issue, make sure tvOS 27.2 is installed via Settings → System → Software Updates. If it already is, you may need to restart the Apple TV via Settings → System → Restart. Last, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app.

Update: YouTube appears to have implemented a server-side fix.
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]]> Apple TV 4K Launch Day Deal Arrives at Amazon https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-tv-4k-launch-day-deal/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-tv-4k-launch-day-deal-arrives-at-amazon.2494351/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:16:52 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-tv-4k-launch-day-deal/ Mitchel Broussard Deals Featured $289.99, down from $299.00. This is a match of the pre-order discount we saw last week.

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Amazon provides an estimated delivery date of tomorrow, November 14. Although only a $9 discount, this is the best price we've tracked on the device, and as of writing Amazon is the only place offering any sort of markdown.

$9 OFF
Apple TV 4K for $289.99


For anyone who just wants to upgrade their existing Apple TV 4K with the new Find My-enabled Siri Remote, Amazon has that accessory for pre-order at $59.00. There's no discount on the Siri Remote, but if you purchase this without spending on an entirely new Apple TV 4K, you'll definitely be saving yourself some money.

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]]> The MacRumors Show: HomeView and Apple TV 4K First Impressions https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/the-macrumors-show-homeview-first-impressions/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/the-macrumors-show-homeview-and-apple-tv-4k-first-impressions.2494343/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:23 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/the-macrumors-show-homeview-first-impressions/ Hartley Charlton Apple TV Featured HomeView The MacRumors Show The MacRumors Show, we share first impressions of Apple's new HomeView and Apple TV 4K, including their hardware, everyday usefulness, and experiences with Siri AI.

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Following a week with the HomeView, Apple's new smart home device makes a strong impression with its build quality and sound, but leaves questions about how much it adds to a household already filled with Apple products. Its overlap with existing devices has already prompted some skepticism.

The 7-inch display may feel smaller in person, with its square aspect ratio and thick bezels contributing to an appearance reminiscent of a large Apple Watch. Sound quality from the tabletop model is a highlight, falling between the HomePod mini and full-sized ‌HomePod‌. That also raises questions about the value of the wall-mounted version, which costs the same $299 before mounting accessories but lacks the larger speaker base.

In the kitchen, setting timers, playing music, answering questions, and controlling smart home accessories provide straightforward reasons to use the HomeView. Turning web recipes into clean, step-by-step instructions with ingredient checklists is a particularly useful example of where the software is designed around its setting. Elsewhere in the home, its purpose can be less obvious, especially at a desk already surrounded by screens.



Personalization is another promising part of the experience. The HomeView's face recognition can switch quickly between household members, bringing up the correct person's apps and information even when two people are standing beside one another.

The interface combines familiar elements from Apple's other platforms, but that familiarity also invites questions about whether it feels sufficiently tailored to the home. Messaging and browsing are available, yet typing on a stationary display may be something users do only occasionally. The HomeView has no App Store, instead supporting compatible third-party audio and video apps through a connected iPhone or iPad, just like CarPlay.

Video playback offers some flexibility for watching something at a kitchen counter, bedside, or desk, although widescreen content occupies a small portion of the square display.



The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K provides noticeably faster navigation and animations thanks to the A19 chip. Its built-in microphones make hands-free ‌Siri‌ convenient when the remote is missing, including while TV audio is playing. The updated ‌Siri‌ Remote's speaker also makes finding it around the room easier.

Support for four-speaker ‌HomePod‌ surround sound provides another reason to consider the new ‌Apple TV‌, particularly for users who already own compatible speakers. We weigh up the appeal of expanding an existing ‌HomePod‌ setup against buying a dedicated home theater system, and consider whether these additions justify the ‌Apple TV‌'s new, higher starting price of $299.

‌Siri‌ AI is a major part of both new products, and its expanded capabilities come with familiar frustrations. More complex questions and requests involving personal context can work, but long waits and inconsistent results can interrupt the experience. Our discussion also touches on occasions when simple tasks, such as adding reminders, prove less reliable than expected, despite the assistant's broader abilities.

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]]> Apple Meets Thai Officials Over iPhone Spyware Warnings https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-thailand-spyware-warnings/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-meets-thai-officials-over-iphone-spyware-warnings.2494339/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:32:40 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-thailand-spyware-warnings/ Hartley Charlton Bloomberg Thailand Bloomberg reports.


The discussions followed Apple's October 29 threat notifications, which reached users in 99 countries. Apple told Bloomberg that it issued the warnings after identifying activity consistent with mercenary spyware attacks, raising concerns about surveillance of Thai political figures.

After meeting Apple representatives, Thailand's Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob said that the alerts alone do not establish that attackers gained access to the recipients' devices. Authorities also had no evidence connecting the attempted intrusions to Pegasus, the surveillance software made by NSO Group.

Thailand was previously the subject of a documented Pegasus campaign. A 2022 investigation by Citizen Lab, working with Thai organizations iLaw and DigitalReach, confirmed infections affecting at least 30 people between October 2020 and November 2021. Those affected included activists, academics, lawyers, and others connected to the country's pro-democracy movement. Apple's warnings to Thai users in November 2021 helped initiate that investigation, with recipients contacting researchers for assistance.

Apple has been issuing threat notifications since 2021, reaching users in more than 150 countries overall. The company says mercenary spyware operations devote substantial resources to targeting particular individuals, often because of their profession or public role.

According to Apple's threat notification guidance, its warnings reflect high confidence that a user has been targeted, although detection cannot provide absolute certainty. Apple withholds details about how it identifies attacks to prevent operators from adapting their techniques, and its notifications do not attribute responsibility to particular attackers or regions.

Recipients are advised to enable Lockdown Mode and obtain specialist help. A genuine warning can also be checked by signing in directly to account.apple.com.
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]]> Apple Shares HomeView 27.2 Release Notes With List of Features https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-shares-homeview-27-2-release-notes/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-shares-homeview-27-2-release-notes-with-list-of-features.2494338/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:30:25 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-shares-homeview-27-2-release-notes/ Joe Rossignol HomeView HomeView smart home display launched today and the release notes for HomeView software version 27.2 are now available in a support document.


Since these are the first HomeView release notes that Apple has publicly shared, they go over a lot of the device's basic features and functionality:
HomeView software delivers powerful, personalized experiences to enjoy entertainment, stay connected, and manage your smart home. It features a conversational Siri AI that helps you find what you need and get things done. And with multiuser recognition, customizable faces, and deep Apple ecosystem integration, up to six members of your household get content and controls tailored just for them.

Siri AI

  • A more capable and conversational version of Siri that helps you find what you need and get more done

  • Personal context understanding draws on your Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone to help you find what you're looking for, like that recipe your mother emailed you

  • Broad world knowledge lets you ask questions about virtually any topic and get a detailed answer

  • Rich content discovery makes it easy to find new music and podcasts using natural language

  • HomeView and Siri AI on HomeView are available in English, and require your paired iPhone or iPad to be set to the same English variant¹,²



Entertainment

  • Apple Music lets you enjoy your favorite songs with animated lyrics and Spatial Audio support, alongside easy search and browse capabilities

  • Podcasts lets you enjoy audio and video shows with transcripts and personalized recommendations

  • Apple TV, Apple News, and Audiobooks let you use your iPhone to enjoy your favorite shows, catch up on daily audio stories, or get lost in a good book

  • Supported third-party audio and video apps installed on your iPhone automatically appear on HomeView

  • Multiroom audio allows you to play and control music in sync across multiple HomeView, HomePod, and AirPlay speakers



Connection

  • FaceTime makes it easy to connect with loved ones hands-free, using Center Stage to keep you perfectly framed even as you move around the room

  • Messages lets you easily read and reply to texts using Siri, the onscreen keyboard, or Tapback

  • Intercom allows you to broadcast messages across your home, to specific rooms, or to personal Apple devices

  • Safari lets you browse the web and includes a new Cooking experience that auto-detects supported recipes, reformatting them with step-by-step instructions and inline timers

  • Find My lets you view the location of friends and family, or locate misplaced Apple devices and AirTags

  • Handoff makes it easy to seamlessly move audio, video, websites, or calls directly from your iPhone to HomeView



Home Control

  • Home Modular face offers a concise, glanceable look at your home accessories

  • Home Camera face allows you to livestream up to nine simultaneous camera feeds

  • Home app gives you a dedicated dashboard to control accessories and activate scenes across your entire house

  • Home hub capabilities keep you connected to your HomeKit and Matter accessories, allow you to control your home while away, and enable automations

  • Sound Recognition detects the sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and alerts you on personal devices like your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch



Personalized Experiences

  • Customizable faces let you personalize your space with curated photos, modular home controls, and playful animations like Snoopy

  • Seamless recognition identifies up to six different users by face and voice, instantly displaying their specific Home Screen layout, widgets, and personal content

  • Personal content³ like Messages and Calendar is designed to stay private and be displayed when an enrolled user is recognized, and their recently unlocked iPhone or iPad is present and on the same network

  • Guest experience lets unrecognized people play media and control smart home accessories without accessing a user's personal content


1. Available in English. Spanish language support to come.
2. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in HomeView software version 27.2. Personal context requests require a paired Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone or iPad running the latest software version with Siri AI turned on and set to a supported language. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more.
3. Requires the user to be recognized by their face, and the paired iPhone or iPad must be recently unlocked and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If disconnected from Wi-Fi, the device must have an active cellular connection in the same location and have recently connected to the same network.
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]]> HomeView in Québec: Apple Says Canadian French Support to Arrive in Software Update https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/homeview-quebec-canadian-french/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/homeview-in-québec-apple-says-canadian-french-support-to-arrive-in-software-update.2494335/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:02:27 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/homeview-quebec-canadian-french/ Joe Rossignol HomeView No Linkback Apple's new HomeView smart home display is available starting today. If you use Canadian French, which is most widely spoken in Québec but also elsewhere, Apple today reiterated that the HomeView will be gaining support for the regional language in a future software update, but it did not provide a timeframe for the update's release.
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]]> Apple Says HomeView Sets New Record in Design-Focused Interview https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-says-homeview-sets-new-record/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-says-homeview-sets-new-record-in-design-focused-interview.2494330/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:20:09 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-says-homeview-sets-new-record/ Joe Rossignol HomeView TechRadar's Jacob Krol interviewed Apple's Vice President of Hardware Engineering Matthew Costello about Apple's all-new HomeView smart home display, which is available starting today. The discussion was largely focused on the HomeView's design, with Costello touching on the device achieving a display-related record for Apple products.


Specifically, the HomeView's display brightness can automatically go down to just 0.3 nits, which is a record low for any Apple product. This ultra-low brightness makes the HomeView especially ideal for a bedside table at night.

"I really love the fact that this is the lowest light performance we've ever engineered into a product, so it's down to 0.3 nits," said Costello.

"So officially, I represent the most dim product ever inside of Apple," he quipped.

For comparison, some other Apple products like the latest iPhones and iPad mini are advertised as having a minimum 1-nit display brightness.

HomeView's maximum display brightness is 500 nits.

Unsurprisingly, Costello said the HomeView is designed for the home (truly shocking) and Siri AI.

"It really was constructed around Siri," he said.

"We really custom-built this user interface for the home, so the apps and experiences that matter most in the home setting are really front and center," he added.

"There's no logging in, logging out, which is super cool. It recognizes you and your information, and when you step away, it's gone."

Read more on TechRadar: 'A really fun, hard-fought journey' — I spoke with Apple about the engineering behind HomeView and why it took so long
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]]> Apple Watch Ultra 3 Gets Big $250 Discounts Ahead of Black Friday https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-watch-ultra-3-250-off/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-watch-ultra-3-gets-big-250-discounts-ahead-of-black-friday.2494333/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:10:46 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-watch-ultra-3-250-off/ Mitchel Broussard Deals Featured Amazon and Best Buy today have a big collection of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models on sale, starting at $549.00, down from $799.00. This is a massive $250 discount on the previous-generation device, and it's a match for the all-time low price on these models.

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You'll find both Black and Natural Apple Watch Ultra 3 models on sale at this record low price at Best Buy. A similar deal is available on Milanese Loop models as well, priced at $649.00, down from $899.00, and this one is available at both retailers.

$250 OFF
Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $549.00

$250 OFF
Apple Watch Ultra 3 (Milanese Loop) for $649.00


For a detailed breakdown on the similarities and differences between the Ultra 3 and Ultra 4, you can check out our Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.



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A number of retailers officially kicked off early Black Friday discount events this week, including Walmart, Samsung, Anker, and Amazon. We've recapped all of the best deals in each of these sales in our dedicated articles, which you can find linked below.

  • Anker: Save on popular Anker charging accessories

  • Amazon: Save on Apple products, TVs, Alexa devices, and more

  • Walmart: Save on TVs, computers, and more

  • Samsung: Save on Samsung's best TVs and monitors


AirTag 2



  • What's the deal? Get all-time low prices on AirTag 2

  • Where can I get it? Amazon

  • Where can I find the original deal? Right here

$6 OFF
AirTag 2 (1-Pack) for $23.00

$29 OFF
AirTag 2 (4-Pack) for $69.99


One of the best early Black Friday deals has arrived this week, with Apple's AirTag 2 available for $69.99 on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a match of the record low price for the accessory.

Apple Watch Ultra 4



  • What's the deal? Get $99 off Apple Watch Ultra 4

  • Where can I get it? Amazon

  • Where can I find the original deal? Right here

$99 OFF
Apple Watch Ultra 4 for $699.99


The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has dropped to $699.99 on Amazon, down from $799.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the new Ultra 4, which just launched in September.

Mac Mini and Mac Studio



  • What's the deal? Get record low prices on Mac mini and Mac Studio

  • Where can I get it? Amazon

  • Where can I find the original deal? Right here

$200 OFF
M5 Max Mac Studio 36GB/512GB for $2,299.00

$120 OFF
M6 Mac mini 16GB/256GB for $779.00

$150 OFF
M6 Mac mini 16GB/512GB for $949.00


Apple's M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD is still on sale for $2,299.00, down from $2,499.00. Regarding the Mac mini, you can get the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD Mac mini for $779.00, down from $899.00, and the 16GB RAM/512GB SSD model for $949.00, down from $1,099.00.

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]]> iPhone 18 and 18e Coming in Spring 2027 With A20 Chip https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/iphone-18-and-18e-coming-in-spring-2027/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-18-and-18e-coming-in-spring-2027-with-a20-chip.2494328/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:37:16 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/iphone-18-and-18e-coming-in-spring-2027/ Hartley Charlton iPhone 17e iPhone 18 No Linkback Bloomberg Gurman Apple's iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will launch in spring 2027 with an A20 chip, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated on the latest episode of his "Power On" podcast. The remarks align with his previous reporting on the launch timing. The iPhone Air 2 is also expected at the same time.
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]]> King Charles to Join Elton John's Apple Music Radio Show https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/king-charles-to-join-apple-music-radio-show/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/king-charles-to-join-elton-johns-apple-music-radio-show.2494327/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:28:41 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/king-charles-to-join-apple-music-radio-show/ Hartley Charlton Apple Music Apple Music 1 this Saturday for a special episode of "Rocket Hour" marking 50 years of The King's Trust.


The episode premieres at 9 a.m. GMT on November 14, the King's 78th birthday. Recorded during his October visit to ‌Apple Music‌'s London studios, the conversation covers the musicians and fundraising concerts associated with the charity throughout its history.

Charles and John discuss performances at venues including Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as artists who received support from the charity early in their careers. Muse, for example, used a grant to buy sound equipment when the band was still called "Rocket Baby Dolls," before eventually returning to raise funds for the organization with a Royal Albert Hall concert in 2018. The episode's music selections also include Raye and Skye Newman.

The recording coincided with the introduction of Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs, an education initiative offering young adults practical experience with creative technology. The program brings together up to 20 participants aged 18 to 30 for workshops exploring potential careers, with the first sessions held in October focusing on music and creative industries.

Apple has supported the charity since 2019, providing technology and coding education resources through its existing programs. The partnership is also developing materials to help educators and young people build their understanding of AI. Charles previously visited Apple's UK headquarters in December 2024, where young people supported by the charity demonstrated coding projects.

The London recording facilities were announced in September alongside Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station. The expansion combines new radio studios with a 600-capacity performance venue that can capture concerts in Spatial Audio and produce video for broadcasts.

John has hosted "Rocket Hour" since 2015, using the show to introduce listeners to emerging artists alongside established acts. Charles previously worked with ‌Apple Music‌ on "The King's Music Room," a March 2025 broadcast recorded at Buckingham Palace in which he shared songs by Commonwealth artists and explained their personal significance.

The new special will air for free on ‌Apple Music‌ 1, with additional broadcasts at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. GMT on Saturday. Sunday repeats include broadcasts on both ‌Apple Music‌ 1 and ‌Apple Music‌ Hits at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. GMT.
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]]> Select 'Apple Home Collection' Accessories Now Available to Order https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-home-collection-orders-begin/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/select-apple-home-collection-accessories-now-available-to-order.2494322/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:53:31 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-home-collection-orders-begin/ Joe Rossignol HomeView No Linkback Apple Home Apple Home Collection The first three HomeView-compatible smart home accessories in the Apple Home Collection are available to order starting today, including the LG Indoor Cam ($199.95), LG Outdoor Cam ($299.95), and LG Video Doorbell ($249.95). The remaining accessories from LG and Schneider Home are expected to launch by early 2027.
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]]> Major Microsoft 365 Outage Continues https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/major-microsoft-365-outage-continues/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/major-microsoft-365-outage-continues.2494313/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:55:16 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/major-microsoft-365-outage-continues/ Hartley Charlton Microsoft Microsoft Outlook

Issues emerged on Thursday, November 12, with nearly 130,000 Outlook reports recorded on Downdetector shortly after 1 p.m. Eastern, according to the Associated Press. The disruption extended to businesses and government operations, with Japan confirming a significant impact on government IT systems.

Exchange Online is at the center of the incident. Microsoft's service health page says affected users may have trouble opening mailboxes through Outlook on the web, desktop, and mobile. Messages may also be delayed.

Exchange accounts accessed through other clients such as Apple Mail are also experiencing problems because the disruption involves Microsoft's underlying infrastructure. Similarly, the disruption has reached third-party AI services that connect to Microsoft accounts.

The outage is also interrupting Microsoft 365 features that rely on Exchange. Copilot chats may fail, and the assistant may be unable to retrieve work emails, calendars, or files. Microsoft has identified additional problems involving Planner, To Do, administrative tools, and some SharePoint functions, although files stored directly in SharePoint remain accessible.

Microsoft Teams is not entirely offline. Microsoft says that most calling, meeting, and messaging functions remain available, but users may encounter errors when scheduling meetings, handling invitations, or editing calendar entries. Some contact and channel management features are also affected.

Microsoft's latest update said repairs across parts of the Asia Pacific region were improving mailbox access and helping delayed emails move through the system. The company is extending that work to other regions and adding capacity, but some users may still experience intermittent failures.

Microsoft has increased the email timeout window to 48 hours to help protect delayed messages while backlogs clear. It says it has found no evidence of malicious activity and has not provided a deadline for full restoration.
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]]> Apple Launches Two Products Today https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-launches-two-products-today/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-launches-two-products-today.2494307/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:37:14 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/13/apple-launches-two-products-today/ Tim Hardwick Apple Rumors Mac iOS iPhone iPad
  • Apple HomeView: Apple's new smart home display, powered by Apple Intelligence with Siri AI, for entertainment and managing the home. Available in tabletop and wall-mounted models, it can recognize up to six users by face, each with a personalized Home Screen. The HomeView is priced at $299.

  • Apple TV 4K: adds Siri AI, the A19 chip, an updated Siri Remote with Find My, and support for four-speaker surround sound with HomePod mini 2. The Apple TV 4K comes with 128GB of storage and is priced at $299.
Both products were announced on October 13 alongside the HomePod mini 2, which launched October 30.

As things stand, HomeView is not sold in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS in the region due to regulatory constraints. Apple has said it is "working constructively with the EU in an attempt to find a path forward," but has provided no timeline for EU availability.
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]]> Hands-On With the New Apple TV 4K and Siri AI https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/12/apple-tv-4k-siri-hands-on/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/hands-on-with-the-new-apple-tv-4k-and-siri-ai.2494284/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:42:07 +0000 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/12/apple-tv-4k-siri-hands-on/ Juli Clover Apple TV Featured Siri Apple TV 4K with an A19 chip and Siri AI support is available starting on November 13, and we were able to spend some time with it ahead of launch.

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‌Siri‌ AI is the headline feature, and while it's not perfect, it works better than the prior version of ‌Siri‌. ‌Siri‌ was able to pull up multiple movie and TV show recommendations and answer questions about content.

Apple says ‌Siri‌ AI is in beta, and there's more work to be done. ‌Siri‌ AI wasn't great at answering follow-up questions, and only did so part of the time.

There are far-field microphones in the set-top box, so you can just say "Hey ‌Siri‌" to activate ‌Siri‌ without having to use the remote. The ‌Apple TV‌ can recognize up to six people, so you can get personalized recommendations and context when talking to ‌Siri‌.

The person who sets up the ‌Apple TV‌ needs to have an iPhone or iPad that supports ‌Siri‌ AI for ‌Siri‌ AI to work on the ‌Apple TV‌, and personal context also requires each user to have their own ‌Siri‌ AI-compatible device. The 2nd- and 3rd-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K models will get ‌Siri‌ AI with the upcoming tvOS 27.2.1 update.

Apple didn't change the design of the ‌Apple TV‌ 4K or update the look of the ‌Siri‌ Remote, but the remote does have new capabilities. It has a speaker built in so you can have it play a sound when it's lost, and Precision Finding is available if you have an iPhone Air, iPhone Duo, or iPhone 17 and later (excluding iPhone 17e).

The tvOS interface feels faster with the A19 chip, and it should be better for games if you play Apple Arcade titles on your TV. You can also pair four HomePod speakers to the ‌Apple TV‌ for surround sound, a feature that's unique to the latest model.

Unfortunately, Apple is charging $299 for the 4th-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. It's twice as expensive as the prior-generation version was at this same time last year, and that's a wild increase. It's probably not worth upgrading if you already have a 2nd- or 3rd-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K, but if you have something older, it might be worth paying the money to get the new features.
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