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Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo that it plans to release a software update early next week with a fix for a Face ID issue affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users.
Yesterday, we reported that Apple is testing iOS 27.0.1, which is likely to be the update with the fix.
A 47-minute video of the Q&A session from Apple's 2010 iPhone 4 "antennagate" press conference has surfaced on YouTube, showing Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Bob Mansfield answering reporters' questions.
Jobs used his prepared presentation to announce free cases for eligible customers and a 30-day return option. Apple later posted video of that presentation, but left out the Q&A, which was documented at the time through written reports and photographs.
Among the exchanges now visible is a question from Gruber at about 18:45 asking whether the three executives used cases on their own iPhone 4s. Jobs, Cook, and Mansfield each hold up an uncased phone. Jobs later gives a lengthy answer about what Apple learned from the controversy, including why the company waited to gather more data before holding the press conference.
Near the end of the recording, Jobs explains Apple's strategy of owning or controlling the core technology behind its products, and why the growing importance of software made that approach valuable for consumer electronics. Gruber says he does not know where the recording came from or why it has surfaced only now.
Apple has reportedly shelved plans to launch an AI pendant, while Meta appears to be going all out in the nascent hardware space with a new handheld AI companion. Mark Zuckerberg used his "one more thing" moment at the company's annual Connect event on Wednesday to unveil the Muse Charm, a puck about the size of an Apple Watch featuring a tamagotchi-like, interactive avatar that can be used to chat with the company's Muse AI.
"Muse Charm is a delightful and fun device built for you to talk and interact with your Muse. It brings the power of Muse with a state of the art real-time voice model into a device that fits in your pocket.
"We packed the whole Muse experience, including the whole real-time voice and avatar stack, into something that fits on a keychain and is always available to talk to. You just go ahead and tap here in the fingerprint sensor in the corner, and you can start talking without having to unlock a phone or open an app.
"So if you're not wearing glasses, this is going to be by far the fastest way to talk to your Muse and to show what's going on around you."
We'll have more to share later this year."
That's all we got about the device, which Meta is aiming to have on sale by the holiday season.
Otherwise, Connect was mostly about the company's new Meta VR Glasses. They have a tethered puck for the storage and battery, and the headset is five times lighter than the Meta Quest 3 at 100 grams, with full-color passthrough video support and a 5K display. (For context, M5 Apple Vision Pro weighs 750–800 grams depending on the configuration.)
Meta says the glasses will offer "cinema-grade clarity" with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and they can deliver up to three hours of continuous high-resolution media playback on a single charge.
The device runs every game available for Quest headsets, and supports Xbox Cloud Gaming. You can also connect it to a PC or Mac and control things with a virtual keyboard and trackpad on a desk. Meta VR Glasses are set to launch in the spring with a $1,300 starting price.
Meanwhile, in an apparent bid to throw off the "pervert glasses" label, Meta also announced an audio-only version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses. The new model supports media playback and calls, and runs for up to 12 hours on a single charge, while the charging case adds up to 48 hours of battery life. Pre-orders are open and the glasses ship on October 13, starting at $349.
Meta hasn't abandoned its camera-equipped Ray-Ban smart glasses, though. Far from it. The company is refreshing its Ray-Ban Meta with a slimmer design and a button that activates Meta AI. The third-generation model is said to have a longer nine hours of battery life (versus eight on the second-gen model) and a new six-microphone array that the company says can cut out over 90 percent of background noise. The 12MP camera supports 3K video capture, with Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio support coming soon. There are multiple styles to choose from, and prices start at $449.
Meta's AI Glasses are also getting a new FDA-cleared hearing enhancement feature later this year. Users can access it as part of a Meta One subscription, or they can pay a one-time cost of $149. A 30-day free trial will also be available.
Apple in iOS 27 introduced iPhone Handoff, a new eSIM feature that allows you to use the same number on two iPhones and seamlessly swap between them. The number is only active on one iPhone at a time, so it's not like having two independently active lines.
It's also different from Apple's existing Handoff feature for continuing an app task on another Apple device. Here's what you need to know about the new iPhone Handoff feature.
When you switch phones with iPhone Handoff, your calls, voicemail, messages (including iMessage, RCS, SMS, and MMS) and Find My location move to the active iPhone. You'll see a "Switched to this iPhone" message on the screen to confirm the change.
Other data synced with iCloud will automatically update across your devices, and third-party apps work across both devices, though some third-party apps may require a separate sign-in or take time to sync. Any banking apps you use may also ask you to approve access on the other device.
Both iPhones must be running iOS 27 or later. They'll also need to be:
iPhone Handoff works with Dual SIM as long as both eSIMs are from carriers that support iPhone Handoff. Both eSIMs must be set up for iPhone Handoff separately, one at a time. Once set up, both eSIMs switch together simultaneously when you unlock your iPhone.
iPhone Handoff is available through T-Mobile in the United States and Telekom in Germany. Verizon (U.S.) and EE (U.K.) will support iPhone Handoff later this year.
AT&T has so far not committed to supporting iPhone Handoff, with a company spokesperson recently pointing to the carrier's existing eSIM activation and transfer options instead.
T-Mobile is charging customers $5 per month to use iPhone Handoff.
In Germany, Deutsche Telekom is charging €6.95 per month for iPhone Handoff, but only on plans that do not already include multi-SIM functionality. An added multi-SIM costs €6.95 per month (one is included with the current MagentaMobil L plan and two with XL).
No other carriers have announced pricing yet.
iPhone Handoff can be enabled when setting up a new iPhone. At the "Set Up Cellular" screen, choose "Use Number on This iPhone and Another," then follow the prompts on both phones.
If both iPhones are already set up, open Settings ➝ Cellular on the phone you want to add. Tap Set Up Cellular or Add eSIM, choose Use Number on This iPhone and Another, and follow the prompts. You then get to choose which device is your main iPhone (ideally, the one you use most often) and which is your secondary iPhone.
After setup, unlock either phone to make your number active on it.
If you have an Apple Watch, it won't switch its pairing to the other device when your phone number moves, so make sure you pair it with the iPhone you expect to use most. Also, some Wallet items, including certain transit passes and IDs, may only work on one device at a time.
Carrier account management and some services like Call Forwarding and Caller ID will remain tied to your main iPhone.
Yes, but you need to transfer the eSIM from either iPhone to the replacement device. The below steps should be followed while your new iPhone is placed next to your existing devices that use iPhone Handoff.
The eSIM will deactivate on the old iPhone you transferred from.
If you want to stop using iPhone Handoff at any time, you need to contact your carrier. Simply deleting an eSIM from your iPhone may not stop the carrier from charging you for the service.
OpenAI saw disappointing results working with Apple to integrate ChatGPT in Siri, according to court documents filed [PDF] in its ongoing legal fight with Elon Musk's company SpaceXAI (xAI at the time the lawsuit was filed).
Apple added ChatGPT to Siri in December 2024, but users had to go through a multistep opt-in process, which added a layer of friction. By January 2025, OpenAI said the integration was "off to a slow start" and the company cut its forecast for the number of incremental logged-in weekly active users that it expected to get from the partnership.
Much of the filing is redacted, but OpenAI said that by the time Musk's companies filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, "it was clear that Apple's integration of ChatGPT was dramatically underperforming." In a later section of the filing, OpenAI said again that the Apple integration was "persistently underperforming," leading to a March 2026 conversation between Apple and OpenAI that is redacted.
OpenAI asked Apple for a two-year exclusivity period, but Apple refused. The agreement between the two companies explicitly said the deal was non-exclusive and Apple had the right to "integrate products or services that provide the same or similar functionality as [ChatGPT]." Apple told OpenAI that it planned to integrate one provider and then add more, and it made similar statements publicly when announcing the feature. Apple also signed a deal with Google, and Apple's newest models are based on Gemini.
OpenAI's filing disputes many of the claims in the xAI lawsuit. Musk alleged OpenAI and Apple had an exclusive deal and that the agreement harmed xAI's growth and customer acquisition. OpenAI says the contract proves there was no exclusive deal, and even if there were, xAI can't prove harm because the ChatGPT Siri integration just didn't draw many new ChatGPT users.
Even if the Court assumes that Apple users who elect to use ChatGPT through Apple Intelligence are foreclosed from OpenAI's rivals (which they are not), the amount of foreclosure caused by the Agreement is indisputably de minimis. While Plaintiffs' experts declined to calculate foreclosure shares, OpenAI's expert, Dr. Catherine Tucker, calculated the share of GenAI consumers who accessed ChatGPT through Apple Intelligence across multiple metrics using the same data and market definition relied upon by Plaintiffs' experts. On these assumptions, Dr. Tucker found foreclosure shares of [REDACTED] across all metrics, consistent with OpenAI's internal view that Apple Intelligence saw minimal usage.
Musk's companies dropped their claims against Apple earlier this month, leaving OpenAI as the sole defendant in the lawsuit. OpenAI's filing asks the court to toss out xAI's claims prior to the trial planned for January 2027.
In the mid–1990s, Apple worked on an operating system called Copland, which was announced but never commercially released because of project management issues and feature creep. Parts of Copland were eventually included in Mac OS 7.6 and Mac OS 8, but it was so problematic as a whole that Apple nixed it before it was finished.
Michael Steil, who works to reverse engineer vintage hardware and software, was recently able to get Copland running in emulation. He modified the open-source Power Mac emulator DingusPPC, and he said it took 11 patches to get Copland up and running. He has a browser version of Copland you can try on his website, and shared the patches needed to boot Copland.
During Copland's development, Apple released three beta versions. The last beta was D11E4, which is what Steil got to work. He said Copland is "notoriously hard to run on real hardware," and wasn't previously available in emulation.
After Apple canceled Copland in August 1996, it looked outside the company for a new operating system. That led to the purchase of NeXT in 1997 and the return of Steve Jobs. NeXTSTEP, NeXT's operating system, was the precursor to Mac OS X.
After releasing iOS 27 last week, Apple is already testing a follow-up iOS 27.0.1 update for iPhones, according to MacRumors logs.
iOS 27.0.1 will likely be a minor update with bug fixes and/or security patches.
Shortly after Apple launches new iPhone models, some software bugs are usually discovered as the devices get into the hands of millions of customers around the world. This year, some iPhone 18 Pro users are experiencing Face ID issues, so it is likely that iOS 27.0.1 will include some Face ID-related bug fixes or enhancements at a minimum.
watchOS 27.0.1 is already available for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. That update fixes an issue where those models may restart unexpectedly.
We do not know exactly when iOS 27.0.1 will be released to the public, but keep an eye out for the update over the next few days or weeks.
Apple today released watchOS 27.0.1, a minor update to the watchOS 27 operating system that came out last week. The update is limited to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.
watchOS 27.0.1 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone. Software can only be installed when the Apple Watch is on the charger and has over 50 percent battery.
Apple's release notes say the update fixes bugs, including an issue that could cause the Apple Watch to restart unexpectedly.
Disney today increased the prices on several of its Disney+ and Hulu streaming plans, with the increase coming exactly one year after Disney's last price hike.
Premium ad-free plans are $2 to $2.50 more expensive per month, while Disney's ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu plans are $0.50 higher per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle has not changed in price, and that's what Disney is steering customers toward.
Bundles with ESPN or HBO Max are also $2 to $3 more expensive. Buying a standalone Disney+ or Hulu plan is just $0.50 cheaper per month than getting a bundle, both with ads and without. Disney is pushing bundles because it has been merging Hulu content into the Disney+ app to create an all-in-one experience.
When Disney+ launched in November 2019, it was priced at $6.99 per month. It did not have ads at the time, with Disney introducing its first ad-supported plan in 2022. Pricing for the no-ad option has increased more than 200% in nearly seven years.
Apple's streaming TV service launched right around the same time as Disney+ for $4.99 per month. Today, the Apple TV service is $14.99 per month, also a 200% increase. Other streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max raise prices regularly too.
Disney's higher prices go into effect for new subscribers today, and for existing subscribers on their next monthly bill.
Apple Sports was updated today with support for more soccer leagues, including the Australian A-League Men, Egyptian Premier League, Israeli Premier League, and South African Premiership.
In addition, Apple said tennis fans can now follow tournament draws in real-time in the app, with brackets for Grand Slams and 1000-level tournaments. This includes matchups and results at a glance for each round.
Apple's AirTag 2 has returned to $79.99 this week 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.
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We're also tracking a smaller deal on the AirTag 2 1-Pack, available for $24.00, down from $29.00. This is another record low price on the AirTag 2.
The new AirTag is equipped with a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling the Precision Finding feature to work up to 50% farther away from an item compared to the previous-generation model.
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Apple's smarter, more capable version of Siri is expanding to the HomePod, according to details found by code sleuth pdfu. According to pdfu, HomePod Software 27 includes the system behind Siri AI, called "Linwood," along with new status lights in the Siri AI colors.
Since HomePod Software 27 is out and Siri AI isn't available on existing HomePods, it's possible support will be limited to new HomePod models.
Get ready for Siri AI on HomePod. audioOS 27 includes Linwood, the system behind Siri AI, plus a new look and sound for Siri on HomePod. May require new hardware. The new status lights emphasize white, blue and orange, matching Siri AI's palette on other devices. 🔊 Sound on pic.twitter.com/jZKzLx946y — pdfu (@itspdfu) September 23, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 9 and later support Siri AI, though a connected iPhone with Apple Intelligence is required for the Siri functionality. The next HomePod mini models are expected to work in the same way, offering some Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features when used with a compatible iPhone.
The HomePod mini isn't expected to get a redesign, but along with an updated processor, Apple could add its N1 networking chip, a newer Ultra Wideband chip, and updated colors.
The Apple TV 4K is also expected to get a processor capable of supporting Siri AI, and Apple is working on a dedicated home hub with Siri AI integration. All of the new products, HomePod mini included, could launch as soon as October. Apple is also working on an updated full-size HomePod, but it isn't clear when it will launch.
The iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro are just $100 apart at Apple's current prices, but they offer different advantages. The Air puts a 6.5-inch display in an exceptionally thin, light body. The newer Pro adds a more versatile camera system, longer battery life, and faster performance.
The iPhone Air launched in 2025 at $999, but Apple now sells the 256GB model for $1,099. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for the same storage capacity, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299. Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these iPhones is best for you.
Both have an Always-On OLED display with ProMotion, Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, an 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera, Wi-Fi 7, and support for Apple Intelligence. Their size differences are as follows:
| iPhone Air | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.15 inches (156.2 mm) | 5.91 inches (150.0 mm) | 6.43 inches (163.4 mm) |
| Width | 2.94 inches (74.7 mm) | 2.83 inches (71.9 mm) | 3.07 inches (78.0 mm) |
| Depth | 0.22 inches (5.64 mm) | 0.34 inches (8.75 mm) | 0.34 inches (8.75 mm) |
| Weight | 5.82 ounces (165 grams) | 7.44 ounces (211 grams) | 8.78 ounces (249 grams) |
Here are the other key differences:
| iPhone Air | iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|
| 6.5-inch display, 2736 by 1260 pixels | iPhone 18 Pro: 6.3-inch display, 2622 by 1206 pixels iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.9-inch display, 2868 by 1320 pixels. All three displays have 460 pixels per inch. |
| Titanium frame with glass back | Aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield back |
| Standard Dynamic Island | Smaller Dynamic Island that supports up to three simultaneous Live Activities |
| A19 Pro chip with 5-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine | A20 Pro chip with 7-core GPU and dual 16-core Neural Engine |
| Next-generation vapor chamber cooling for better sustained performance | |
| Apple C1X cellular modem | iPhone 18 Pro: Apple C2 modem iPhone 18 Pro Max: Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem in the U.S., C2 in other markets |
| Sub-6 GHz 5G | Sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G on U.S. models |
| Single 48-megapixel Fusion Main rear camera, 26 mm, with fixed ƒ/1.6 aperture and sensor-shift optical image stabilization | 48-megapixel Fusion Main rear camera, 24 mm, with second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization and ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, and ƒ/4.0 variable-aperture settings |
| 48-megapixel Fusion Ultra Wide and 48-megapixel Fusion Telephoto cameras | |
| 1x and optical-quality 2x zoom options; up to 10x digital zoom for photos | 0.5x, 1x, optical-quality 2x, 4x, and optical-quality 8x zoom options; up to 40x digital zoom for photos |
| Macro photography, spatial photos, and LiDAR Scanner | |
| True Tone flash | Adaptive True Tone flash |
| Photographic Styles 2 | Photographic Styles 3 with texture and grain controls |
| Smart focus tracking | |
| Pro controls for aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and a histogram | |
| HEIF and JPEG photo capture | HEIF, JPEG, and DNG photo capture, including ProRAW; Apple Reference Image capture where available |
| Rear-camera 4K Dolby Vision video up to 60 fps | Rear-camera 4K Dolby Vision video up to 120 fps with the Fusion Main camera |
| Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps, with effects that can be applied after capture | |
| Spatial video; ProRes up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Academy Color Encoding System; and genlock support | |
| 1080p slow-motion video up to 240 fps | 1080p slow-motion video up to 240 fps and 4K Dolby Vision slow-motion video up to 120 fps |
| Stabilized time-lapse video | Stabilized time-lapse video up to 4K Dolby Vision; macro video, including slow motion and time-lapse |
| Up to 6x digital zoom for video | Up to 24x digital zoom for video |
| 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera with 4K Dolby Vision video up to 60 fps | 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera with additional Pro controls, Photographic Styles 3, smart focus tracking, ProRAW, Cinematic mode, and ProRes recording |
| Audio Mix | Audio Mix with new voice algorithms and music isolation |
| Up to 27 hours of video playback or 22 hours streamed | iPhone 18 Pro: Up to 36 hours of video playback or 33 hours streamed iPhone 18 Pro Max: Up to 45 hours or 40 hours streamed |
| Compatible with the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, which raises Apple's video-playback estimate to 40 hours with the accessory attached | |
| Up to 50% wired charge in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter | Up to 50% wired charge in around 15 minutes with a 60W-capable adapter that supports Adjustable Voltage Supply |
| Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes over MagSafe with a 30W or higher adapter | Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes over MagSafe with a 35W or higher adapter |
| MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 20W | MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W |
| USB-C with USB 2 data speeds up to 480Mb/s; wireless video output through AirPlay | USB-C with USB 3 data speeds up to 10Gb/s; DisplayPort video output up to 4K HDR |
| Single built-in speaker; Spatial Audio playback with compatible AirPods | Stereo speakers and Spatial Audio playback |
| Built-in microphones | Four studio-quality microphones |
| eSIM only, including in countries where physical SIM cards remain common | eSIM only in the U.S. and certain other markets; nano-SIM and eSIM support in many other countries, including the U.K. |
| 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage |
| Space Black, Cloud White, Sky Blue, and Light Gold | Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy |
At every storage capacity the Air and iPhone 18 Pro share, the Pro costs $100 more when bought from Apple in the U.S.:
| 256GB | 512GB | 1TB | 2TB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Air | $1,099 | $1,299 | $1,699 | |
| iPhone 18 Pro | $1,199 | $1,399 | $1,799 | $2,399 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | $1,299 | $1,499 | $1,899 | $2,499 |
At Apple's current prices, the iPhone 18 Pro is clearly the stronger choice for most buyers. It costs just $100 more than the Air at every shared storage capacity, yet adds excellent Ultra Wide and Telephoto cameras, a variable-aperture main camera, longer battery life, stereo speakers, faster charging, vapor chamber cooling, a newer chip, and more.
The iPhone Air makes a stronger case in the hand than it does on a specification sheet. It is 46 grams lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro, has a slightly larger display, and feels unlike any other iPhone. With its polished titanium frame and frosted glass back, it looks more classy and premium than the iPhone 18 Pro in many respects. If appearance, thinness, weight shape how much you enjoy using a phone every day, choosing the Air can be worthwhile despite its camera, speaker, and battery limitations. The Pro Max offers a 6.9-inch screen and even longer battery life, but weighs 84 grams more than the Air.
Retail pricing can change that calculation. The Air has seen substantial discounts, including an unlocked 256GB model for $899.99 earlier this year. If you find a new iPhone Air for around $900 while the iPhone 18 Pro remains $1,199, the roughly $300 saving makes the Air much more compelling if you can live with one rear camera and shorter battery life.
Timing matters, too. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects the next iPhone Air in spring 2027, and an Ultra Wide camera has reportedly reached advanced testing. Analyst Jeff Pu expects a smaller Dynamic Island and A20 Pro chip. Separately, leaker "Digital Chat Station" has claimed it will have a 3,500mAh battery, up from the current model's 3,149mAh, while The Information has reported that it could gain vapor chamber cooling. If the current Air's camera, battery life, or sustained performance gives you pause, waiting could address those concerns; a steep discount is more persuasive if the current model already meets your needs.
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions will soon support video, allowing creators to offer subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free video, early access, and bonus content, Apple today announced.
The feature will be available to audiences in more than 170 countries and regions across Apple devices and the web. Apple says it is working with podcast hosting providers on integration, with details from participating partners coming in the months ahead.
Amazon has knocked the price of the previous generation Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $599.97, down from $799.00. This $199 markdown is available in the Natural color with Anchor Blue Ocean Band, and as of writing this is the only model we're tracking at this new all-time low price.
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Additionally, there's a $199 markdown on the Black Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Black Milanese Loop (Large) on Amazon. You can get this model for $699.97, down from $899.00. Both of these models have an estimated delivery date of September 25-27 if ordered today.
These Ultra 3 deals arrive in the wake of the recent launch of the Apple Watch Ultra 4, which does have some smaller discounts on Amazon right now. You can get both the Natural and Black colors for $779.99 in several band options, down from $799.00.
If you need a breakdown on all of the differences between the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 4, be sure to check out our buyer's guide on the wearables.
Update: The deal on the Ocean Band has expired, but the Milanese Loop is still available.
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Apple added a new iPhone Handoff feature to iOS 27 that allows you to switch between two iPhones while using the same phone number on each device. T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom are the first carriers to offer iPhone Handoff, and Apple said Verizon and EE will add support later this year, but AT&T is noncommittal about the feature.
A spokesperson for AT&T told CNET that the carrier sees "potential" in iPhone Handoff, but the company remains focused on "existing eSIM activation and transfer options." In other words, it sounds like AT&T has no imminent plans to support iPhone Handoff, but it also did not explicitly say that it will never offer the feature.
From the report:
"While we see that there could be potential in capabilities like iPhone Handoff," the spokesperson replied, "our focus remains on delivering innovations that make life simpler and keep customers connected with confidence." They then pointed to "existing eSIM activation and transfer options across compatible devices."
In the U.S., T-Mobile is charging $5 per month for iPhone Handoff.
"iPhone Handoff is available on any iPhone with iOS 27 via iPhone settings and ready to use from day one on the new iPhone 18 Pro lineup and iPhone Duo," said T-Mobile.
Deutsche Telekom is charging €6.95 per month for iPhone Handoff, but only on plans that do not already include multi-SIM functionality.
To learn more about iPhone Handoff, read our guide and Apple's support document.
iOS 27 was released on September 14.
Amazon has the first post-launch discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with up to $49 off select models. One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,449.99, down from $2,499.00.
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Regarding the Mac mini, you can get the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD Mac mini for $879.99, down from $899.00, and the 16GB RAM/512GB SSD model for $1,069.99, down from $1,099.00.
In terms of upgrades, Apple said the Mac mini with the M6 chip delivers up to 40% faster CPU performance, up to 4× faster performance for AI tasks in particular, up to 2× faster graphics performance, and up to 2× faster storage speeds compared to the previous-generation model with the 10-core M4 chip, 32GB of unified memory, and 2TB of storage.
You can match your new Mac mini or Mac Studio with Samsung's 4TB T7 Shield Portable SSD, which is available for $464.99 today only at B&H Photo, down from $1,144.99. This is a massive $680 discount on the SSD, a notable markdown amid the storage price hikes happening this year.
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Apple is testing an iPhone setting for users in China that lets them add apps to a list that prevents them from accessing the device's motion sensors. Apple hasn't explicitly said what the setting is in response to, but Chinese apps sometimes show "shake-to-open" ads on launch, and they can be triggered by merely picking up an iPhone, walking, or going over a bump in a car, resulting in unwanted redirects.
Users in China speculate this is why iOS 27.2 beta 2 includes the new "Restrict Motion Data" option in Settings that blocks app access to accelerometer and gyroscope data. For now, the option appears tied to mainland China App Store accounts, and we don't expect it will be available to iPhone users more broadly when iOS 27.2 is released later this year.
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