Apple TV+ has been having a big fall, and November looks set to continue that hot streak. Two of the best reviewed TV+ series, Silo and Bad Sisters, are getting new seasons this month. Plus there are two high-profile films debuting, and new episodes of Shrinking and Disclaimer keep rolling out. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in November.
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Apple just shipped its first Apple Intelligence features and launched new AI-optimized Macs. But for all the AI hype, there are clearly limitations with the technology’s intelligence. And one of those limits was highlighted by Apple’s AI research through a recent experiment.
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Earlier this year, the NCAA approved new technology rules for college football. The ACC, SEC, and Big Ten subsequently announced partnerships with Apple to integrate the iPad into their workflows.
In a post on its newsroom today, Apple dives into the details on how college football teams have embraced the iPad Pro with M4 and nano-texture display.
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Apple is acquiring the popular photo editing company Pixelmator. The Pixelmator Team announced the news in a blog post on Friday and said there will be “no material changes” to its apps “at this time.” The deal is pending regulatory approval.
Pixelmator has signed an agreement to be acquired by Apple, subject to regulatory approval. There will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time. Stay tuned for exciting updates to come.
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It has been a more than eventful week for the Mac, with big-time trade-in and straight up cash deals now live on the next-generation M4 MacBook Pro lineup, M4 iMac, and the new M4 Mac mini, but today we are looking at some deals on AirPods, iPad, AirTag, and more. After a long drought of price drops on Apple’s item trackers, we are now seeing solid deals on AirTags, including both the singles and 4-packs. But the real highlight of today’s offers include the very best deals to date on the brand new iPad mini 7 that is now up to $99 off no matter which storage capacity you’re after. Those deals join the venerable AirPods Pro 2 now down at $180 from the usual $249 price tag alongside Apple Pencil Pro, a host of charging deals, and some early holiday events in Friday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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One of the most popular Apple TV+ shows, Silo, is back for a second season in just two weeks. Apple has released the first five minutes of episode one, and early reviews are here for the show’s return. Here’s what the Silo season 2 reviews are saying.
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If you’re deep into HomeKit like me, you know how convenient it can be for home automation. One of the most exciting smart home security additions for me in the past few years is Home Key from Apple, which lets you unlock your door using just your iPhone or Apple Watch. There is no need for apps or Bluetooth connection—tap your device, and you’re in.
In this blog, I will break down the top HomeKit-compatible locks with Home Key support, highlighting what makes them stand out and why they should be at the top of your smart home wishlist for Christmas.
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iOS 18.1 released this week with the first Apple Intelligence features for iPhone, plus iPad and Mac. But if you’re a CarPlay user, you might have noticed that Apple Intelligence provides a few nice changes on the road too. Here are three small iOS 18.1 enhancements to CarPlay.
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