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Indexed articles, last 90 days
62
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Michael Simon

    More evidence emerges of an imminent Apple device launch (opens the original)

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    Following a report Wednesday that Apple is planning to launch three new smart-home products on October 13, more evidence has emerged to indicate that something is indeed coming soon. According to a report from MacRumors, Apple retail stores have received packages that aren’t to be opened until October 8. The site claims it has multiple sources that confirm Apple Stores “around the world” have received “confidential” boxes with instructions to not open them until October 8. The boxes appear to co

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Michael Simon

    Macworld Podcast: Mac mini and Mac Studio reviews (opens the original)

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    Apple recently updated the Mac mini and the Mac Studio, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new chips in those Macs, the speed improvements, and what you get for the money. This is episode 1002 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show., We talked about the Apple Watch Series 12 last week, and said it’s the most significant upgrade since the Series 4. we got a few a comment sabout t

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Michael Simon

    Apple’s iMac G4-like smart home hub is reportedly coming in two weeks (opens the original)

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    If you’ve been saving up to get an iPhone Duo when it launches on October 23, you might need to scrounge together a few more dollars. According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up to make its “long-delayed push into the smart-home market” before its new folding phone even arrives. Gurman says the products will arrive on October 13, but doesn’t specify whether there will be an online event or a mere update to its website. But the centerpiece product is definitely eve

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Michael Simon

    If you're not running OS 27, there's an important update waiting for you (opens the original)

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    If you haven’t gotten around to updating your iPhone or Mac to OS 27, Apple hasn’t forgotten about you. Alongside iOS 27.0.1 and macOS 27.0.1 on Monday, Apple also released an update for older devices that can’t or don’t want to take the leap to OS 27. You won’t get any new features, but the update patches a pretty serious security flaw for iOS 26, Tahoe, and Sequoia devices. According to Apple’s Security Updates page, 26.7.1 and 15.8.1 for macOS Sequoia contain a single CVE entry that is known

  5. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Michael Simon

    Apple's post-Ive era has finally begun (opens the original)

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    At Macworld 2007, the biggest crowd reaction came when Steve Jobs swiped to unlock the iPhone for the first time. The crowd was so amazed, he did it twice. It was the kind of first impression that stays with you, like scrolling for the first time on an iPod or swiveling the screen on an iMac G4. If there was a live crowd at Apple’s Surprise and Shine event, John Ternus would have gotten a similar reaction the first time he opened the iPhone Duo and the cover screen magically faded into the inner

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