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Apple TV just wrapped up the third season of its hit sci-fi series Silo, with a fourth and final season already dated for summer next year.
But it seems the streamer has more ambitious plans yet. According to reliable Apple TV reporter Sigmund Judge, Apple is working on a spin-off show that could go into pre-production later in the year.
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There have long been reports and rumours about Apple working on a foldable clamshell device that is either an iPad, a Mac, one of each, or a hybrid of the two.
A recent report said that although this was once a priority for new CEO John Ternus, the project had been cancelled – but I don’t think that’s entirely accurate …
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A video shared by a leaker with some track record appears to show two of the new iPhone 18 Pro colors as part of a display at a retail store.
The brief video clip shows both the dark cherry and blue colors we’re expecting, but it is almost certainly fake …
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Leaked macOS code hints at an Apple game controller in two flavors — one basic and wired, one loaded with motion sensors.
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Labor Day 2026 has arrived and you have less than 24 hours left to get in on the massive Amazon and $20 each, AirPods Pro 3 are down at $50 off and you can now score the latest AirPods Max 2 at $100 off the list price.
Those offers join the lowest prices anywhere on the brand new M6 Mac mini ahead of delivery, this $150 price drop on M5 MacBook Air, and Amazon all-time lows on iPhone 17 Pro units.
You’ll find all of this year’s most notable discounts waiting down below alongside a giant collection of deals on charging gear, Switch 2 games, power stations, e-bikes, smart home upgrades, smart TVs, and much more.
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If you’re willing to exercise a little patience rather than rushing out to buy a shiny new Apple product on launch day, then Apple’s refurbished store has always been an excellent option. Typically, there will be around a three-month wait between a product launch and the first refurbished models appearing on Apple’s website.
Other companies offers their own alternatives, like Amazon Renewed and Walmart Restored, but it’s important to understand the different standards and warranties that apply …
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There were two reports in the last few days indicating different routes for Apple to make more money by boosting Services revenue.
In my view, it should absolutely do the first of these, but not the second – and it appears Phil Schiller may agree …
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The prestigious television Emmy Awards began this weekend, with the winners announced for Creative Arts categories. The Primetime award ceremony is coming up on September 14th, which will include the big categories like Best Drama and Best Comedy.
So far, though, Apple will be very happy with the recognition it has gotten, with Apple TV leading the weekend with a record 20 wins. A lot of that success is attributable to the breakout comedy Widows Bay, which earned 8 wins, and is now looking likely to sweep up all the top prizes in the comedy categories.
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Can you believe it’s new iPhone week already?
Apple’s “Rise and Surprise” event is just a few days away on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. The company is set to unveil the foldable iPhone Ultra and new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, among other new hardware products.
The interesting new color for the Pro phones this year is rumored to be a dark cherry red finish.
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Power banks are getting smarter, with the latest models at IFA 2026 using active cooling to sustain faster wireless charging while keeping heat under control.
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According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly considering making some changes to its App Store. The goal? To increase the potential revenue it brings in.
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As soon as next month, Apple is expected to introduce its next MacBook Pro redesign. We’ll be seeing OLED, the first touchscreen on a Mac, a thinner chassis, Dynamic Island, and much more. This upgrade was rumored to be called MacBook Ultra, though it wasn’t necessarily clear where that’d leave the MacBook Pro brand. Now, it’s a lot more clear.
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This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: New Apple CEO John Ternus steps into his role just in time for the Surprise and Shine event.
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Ugreen’s HomeAgent shows how local AI could transform the smart home before Apple’s long-awaited hardware push even begins.
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Calendar events can often be missed, especially since they’re usually just a notification. If you’re in do not disturb or simply aren’t looking at your phone, you might not see it. With KeyAlarm, certain key calendar events can easily be turned into alarms, allowing you to always know about what’s most important.
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Apple recently confirmed it has capped the number of open vulnerability reports that researchers can submit through its portal, with a 30-day cool-down period once you hit that cap. The reason is that a surge in AI-generated bug reports is flooding the review pipeline. I understand the instinct, but I think it’s the wrong response at exactly the wrong moment.
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Update: 9/6: Amazon is now offering Apple’s AirPods Max 2 at $100 off.
Labor Day weekend is here with massive sale events now live at both Amazon and AirTag from $20 a pop.
Moving over to the Mac and the pre-order discounts on the new M6/M5 Pro Mac mini, we also have $150 off this 13-inch M5 MacBook Air and new Amazon all-time lows on the 2026 Apple Studio Displays. Just be sure to scope out the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro discounts as well the new Dark Cherry and Anker charging gear deals below as well.
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CarPlay has picked up its fifth major AI chatbot app with the addition of Claude. Anthropic’s iPhone app adding CarPlay is the second AI chatbot app to be updated with support this week.
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