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Apple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AI

The iPhone maker also announced the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini.

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Oct 13 • 9:34 AM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
Apple Launches 'Apple Home Collection' With Cameras, Lock, Thermostats and More

Apple today debuted the "Apple Home Collection," an accessory lineup it developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection includes cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, and a door lock. All of the home devices are designed to work with the HomeView, Apple's new home hub. Apple says each one is made from premium materials with a minimal aesthetic.

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Oct 13 • 9:32 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple unveils Apple Home Collection smart home accessories developed with LG and Schneider

Apple today confirmed that it is working with at least two third-party companies to develop a new lineup of smart home accessories, including cameras, thermostats, and a smart lock.

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Oct 13 • 9:30 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple launches a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and remote-free voice commands

The new Apple TV 4K costs $299, comes with Siri AI, and will be available on November 13.

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Oct 13 • 9:16 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Apple Unveils Its First HomePod mini in Six Years

The HomePod mini 2 supports next-gen Siri AI features.

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Oct 13 • 9:15 AM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Apple enters new product category with HomeView device

If the HomeView takes off, Apple will have tightened its grip on its ecosystem, making it harder to move to a rival like Google or Amazon.

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Oct 13 • 9:11 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Apple Announces $149 HomePod Mini 2 With Siri AI, 'Sound Glow', and Four-Speaker Surround Sound

Apple today announced a new HomePod mini equipped with Siri AI, new colors, and improved audio experiences. The new HomePod mini has an S10 chip that supports advanced computational audio, and Apple says it optimizes dynamic range, loudness, and acoustic performance in real-time. A Sound Glow feature turns the HomePod mini's top into a "visual canvas" that glows and animates in sync with music, reacting to bass and treble.

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Oct 13 • 9:11 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
New Apple TV 4K Announced With A19 Chip, Updated Siri Remote, and More

Apple today announced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, with key features including an A19 chip, Siri AI support, an updated Siri Remote that has Find My support with Precision Finding, built in far-field microphones, and more. The new Apple TV 4K can be pre-ordered starting today and launches on November 13. The new Apple TV 4K can be pre-ordered starting today and launches on November 13.

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Oct 13 • 9:08 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Updated HomePod mini 2 comes with new colors and surround sound option

Apple has unveiled its first-ever update to the HomePod mini, concentrating on how it can be part of a smart home setup alongside devices like the Apple TV 4K.

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Oct 13 • 9:03 AM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn’t ready for Siri AI at launch

We waited six years for color LEDs?

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Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Apple Updates The HomePod Mini With More Audio Features And New Colors

The new model arrives on October 30, but its Siri AI features are coming later.

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Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
The new Apple TV 4K has built-in microphones so you can talk to Siri AI

”Hey Siri, find my remote!“

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Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Apple Debuts The Apple Home Collection Of Smart Devices, Including Cameras, Thermostats And Door Locks

Apple collaborated with LG and Schneider Electric on products that work with its HomeView display.

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Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home

Hello, HomeView. What took so long?

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Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Apple's Next Launch is Today: 'Welcome Home' in New York

Apple plans to unveil the HomeView, a HomePod mini 2, and an updated Apple TV 4K as part of its "Welcome home" launch today. The devices will likely be unveiled in press releases shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time today, as that is when Apple's private "Welcome home" experience in New York begins. At the experience, invited reporters and content creators will likely receive hands-on time with the devices.

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Oct 13 • 8:30 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple Explains Why Chrome Users Should 'Switch to Safari'
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Oct 13 • 8:29 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Yakima company combines fruit packing with cutting-edge technology

Automated cameras, computer programs and other split-second technology provide up to 270 photos of each apple as it races along conveyer belts.

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Oct 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • yakimaherald.com
Appleton-area high school sports results for Monday, Oct. 12

High school golf, volleyball, soccer and swimming teams were in action.

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Oct 13 • 7:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Poor harvest and rising costs for apple farmers

An apple farmer says business will be affected after a 5,000 tonne drop in harvest this year.

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Oct 13 • 1:33 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
The iPhone Duo’s cooling system hides a clever trick inside its hinge

While a folding iPhone posed a new challenge for Apple’s thermal engineering team, they came up with a creative way to leverage the device’s hinge to their advantage.

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Oct 12 • 9:34 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
UW-River Falls to Offer Halloween Carnival and “Haunted Lab” Science Demonstrations ⋆ 715Newsroom.com

Two special Halloween-themed events are planned at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 20, including a Halloween carnival and “Haunted Labs” science demonstrations. Children in 4K through fifth grade are invited to attend the annual “Halloween in the Halls” event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by UWRF Residence Life. Instead of trick-or-treating through residence halls, Residence Life will host carnival activities, such as cornhole, apple bobbing, an egg walk, a bouncy house, crafts and sticker activities. The carnival will be held behind Grimm and Parker Halls, in front of Hathorn Hall and between Johnson and May Halls.

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Oct 12 • 7:35 PM EDT • Science • 715newsroom.com
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Apple’s new ‘Switch to Safari’ campaign details why you should ditch Chrome

Apple is kicking off a new campaign today to promote Safari’s benefits over Chrome. With a new “Switch to Safari”...

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Oct 12 • 5:50 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Five Things presented by Compass Minerals: Sporting visiting runaway leaders Nashville

Sporting Kansas City hits the road this week to take on table-toppers Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on Wednesday night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be available to stream on Apple TV, while the game will also be broadcast locally on the radio via Sports Radio

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Oct 12 • 5:09 PM EDT • Sports • sportingkc.com
M5 Pro MacBook Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Compared

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra uses Nvidia graphics in a bid to take over from the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro as a productivity favorite. Here's how the two powerful notebooks compare.

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Oct 12 • 1:22 PM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Apple 'Welcome Home' Launch: Everything to Expect Tomorrow

Apple's "Welcome Home" product launch is happening tomorrow. As the name suggests, Apple is going to debut new home accessories, including the long-rumored home hub. Below, we've listed all the rumors we know about the three devices Apple is set to introduce. HomeView Apple's home hub, which will be called HomeView, is a multi-function device designed for all of a home's occupants. It's built around Siri AI, and will have an A18 chip and 8GB of RAM.

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Oct 12 • 1:17 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
You Can Now Set Up Your iPhone Duo Pre-Order

Apple has opened its "Get Ready" service for iPhone Duo pre-orders, allowing customers to pre-select a variety of options to streamline the process of ordering and have a better chance of grabbing one on launch day. The iPhone Duo launches on October 23, while pre-orders go live on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time or 8 a.m. Eastern Time.

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Oct 12 • 12:16 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple Plans Two-Day Event to Showcase Trio of New Macs and iPad Mini

Apple is planning to invite content creators to a two-day product showcase in Los Angeles on October 27 and October 28, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Do not expect a traditional Apple Event with a live-streamed video on either of those days, as Gurman said that these will be "experiences" for content creators, similar to one that Apple is holding in New York this Tuesday, October 13.

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Oct 12 • 12:15 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
You can now start the iPhone Duo pre-order process

iPhone Duo pre-orders officially kick off on Friday, but Apple is letting you prepare now. Starting today, you can head...

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Oct 12 • 12:13 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple's 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro plunges to $2,399 ($600 off)

Amazon has slashed Apple's 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB of storage to $2,399, a $600 discount.

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Oct 12 • 11:15 AM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Apple confirms Beats x Pokémon collaboration with Pill speaker teaser

It looks like Apple’s Beats and Pokémon are teaming up for a Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker collaboration. Beats shared a...

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Oct 12 • 11:12 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple has reportedly increased its iPhone Duo orders by 30%

A new report indicates Apple is anticipating much higher demand for iPhone Duo than initially expected, despite pre-orders not starting yet.

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Oct 12 • 10:53 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Amazon Discounting 2026 MacBook Pro by as Much as $600 This Week

Today we're tracking a pair of massive discounts on Apple's newest MacBook Pro models, including $500 off a 16-inch model and $600 off a 14-inch model on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The 15-Core M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and 2TB SSD has hit $2,399.00 on Amazon, down from $2,999.00.

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Oct 12 • 10:26 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
New Apple TV 4K launching this week with five big upgrades

A new Apple TV 4K will be unveiled tomorrow as part of Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event, here are five upgrades it’s rumored to bring.

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Oct 12 • 9:47 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple's all-new HomeView smart home hub leaked ahead of tomorrow's event — alongside new Apple 4K TV and HomePod mini 2

We know what Apple is about to reveal

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Oct 12 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • tomsguide.com
Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background

Ambi is releasing apps for iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch that enables ambient capture

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Oct 12 • 8:47 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
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Oct 12 • 8:31 AM EDT • Health • youtube.com
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How is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect different from Apple's MagSafe for MacBooks?

Apple's MagSafe chargers are proprietary, and the charging port can't be used for peripherals. Microsoft's Magnetic Connect solves both of these frustrations.

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Oct 12 • 8:15 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Apple MacBook Pro 16 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Poll shows clear winner

With the launch of the newest Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, many people are comparing the laptop to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M5 Pro. This comparison is quite apt, as both machines target the same audience. A poll run by Hardware Canucks has now revealed which laptop users prefer more.

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Oct 12 • 6:25 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
CSU researchers test AR ‘X-ray vision’ technology for judging distance in blocked-visibility situations

Research being conducted at Colorado State University is bringing technology once thought to be science fiction one step closer to reality. Augmented reality technology allows three-dimensional objects to be placed in real-world surroundings as if they were physically present. It is most commonly found in mixed reality headsets such as the Apple Vision Pro or...

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Oct 12 • 2:08 AM EDT • Science • collegian.com
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Pre-Orders Expected to Begin This Week

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13 and launch on Friday, October 30. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13 and launch on Friday, October 30.

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Oct 11 • 11:17 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked

Just two days before Apple's "Welcome home" experience in New York, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has leaked several details about the new products set to be unveiled, including an all-new smart home hub, a HomePod mini 2, and a new Apple TV 4K. Here is an all-in-one summary of the details shared by Gurman:Apple's home hub with a touch-enabled display will be named HomeView, seemingly confirming a trademark filing discovered by MacRumors.

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Oct 11 • 3:56 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 is now officially "vintage"

Apple changed its status in preparation for its upcoming smart home product event. The smart streaming box/stick market is a bit weird for sure. There are...

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Oct 11 • 1:31 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com
Apple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and Easier-to-Find Siri Remote

Apple's new Apple TV 4K will be powered by a standard A19 chip, up from the A15 in the current 2022 model, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman also said a refreshed Siri Remote will come with a speaker to make it easier to find between couch cushions.

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Oct 11 • 11:08 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
There's a vibe-coded Adobe Creative Suite vibecoded clone, and it's pretty good

Vibe-coded alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud apps such as Photoshop and Premiere have been released. They may help Mac users save money, but there are some nuances to the situation.

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Oct 11 • 11:04 AM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Report: HomePod mini 2 to release on October 30 with these upgrades

In just a couple days, Apple should be unveiling its long-awaited new lineup of new Home products. That includes an...

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Oct 11 • 10:56 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple planning huge iPhone Duo demo experiences at select retail stores: report

iPhone Duo is just about two weeks away from releasing, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has big retail...

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Oct 11 • 10:31 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Bloomberg: New iPad mini with OLED display will be significantly more expensive than current model

The current iPad mini sells for $599 in its starting 128 GB configuration. Apple is set to introduce the next-generation...

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Oct 11 • 10:28 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple testing two new features for upgraded Apple TV 4K, per report

Apple will hold its “Welcome home” product launch on Tuesday, with the headlining announcement expected to be the new “HomeView”...

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Oct 11 • 10:27 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30

The new upcoming Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will launch on Friday, October 30, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman said the devices will ship to customers and arrive in stores on that day. Apple is expected to announce the new devices at its October 13 "Welcome home" event, which will also debut "Homeview" – the company's new smart home hub, whose name was first spotted by MacRumors in a trademark filing.

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Oct 11 • 10:24 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple smart home control center is called 'HomeView'

Apple's new smart home controller is the HomeView, and while it's not shipping in October, you'll be able to get your hands on it before the end of 2026.

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Oct 11 • 10:16 AM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Report: The Apple 'HomeView' smart display will ship in November, come in four colors

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today reported that the Apple home hub – set to be announced on October 13 as part...

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Oct 11 • 10:09 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event

Get ready for a smart home hub, a refreshed HomePod Mini, a faster Apple TV, and maybe some LG smart locks.

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Oct 11 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Apple A20 outclasses Android rivals in our review: iPhone's lead is impressive

New iPhone 18 Pro reviewed! Our review shows what the flagship can do: a 2nm A20 Pro processor, 12 GB of RAM and a 6.3" ProMotion OLED display. Find out all about the camera upgrade (48 MP with a variable aperture), the long-lasting 4,056 mAh battery and faster 45-watt charging

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Oct 11 • 8:08 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Players of the game for Penn State vs. USC

Despite a loss to USC, Andrew Rappleyea and Tony Rojas stood out as key performers for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Oct 11 • 3:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MacBook Pro overhaul: entry-level model to gain new design sooner than expected

Earlier this year, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has a new M7-powered entry level MacBook Pro in the pipeline...

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Oct 11 • 12:25 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Rumor: Apple to Announce New Partnership With ADT

Apple may be planning to announce a new partnership with home security company ADT, alongside the introduction of its all-new smart home hub, according to several clues. Apple has invited the media to a "Welcome home" experience in New York on Tuesday, October 13, so the partnership could be made official on that day. Since around July, ADT has posted "Low Voltage Technician" job listings in various U.S.

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Oct 10 • 10:17 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Scenes from the 34th annual Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville

Take a walk around the 34th annual Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville on October 10, 2026.

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Oct 10 • 5:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • delawareonline.com
Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe

Is Apple hoping to get into the AI-generated podcast business?

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Oct 10 • 3:50 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake’s son disapproved of her revealing outfit in ‘Matchbox: The Movie’: ‘Yuck’

The 11-year-old was “very concerned” about one of his mom’s looks in the new Apple TV film.

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Oct 10 • 2:52 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Microsoft offers MacBook Pro owners up to $1,000 to switch to Surface Laptop Ultra

Microsoft is offering MacBook Pro owners up to $1,000 in extra cash back when they trade in their Apple laptop and preorder the new Surface Laptop Ultra. The bonus is paid in addition to the device’s normal trade-in value, as Microsoft tries to lure Apple users to its $2,599.99 RTX Spark-powered flagship.

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Oct 10 • 2:48 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Amazon slashes $430 off 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro, now $2,069

Early holiday deals are in effect at Amazon this weekend, with Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro dropping to $2,069 after a $430 discount. You can also save up to $600 on M5 Max models.

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Oct 10 • 12:31 PM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Apple's All-New Home Hub Will Be Revealed October 13: What to Expect

Apple reportedly plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub as part of the "Welcome home" product launch it announced for Tuesday, October 13. Our image above is just a rough concept based on rumored design details, so be prepared for the device's actual appearance to be different. The device will likely be unveiled in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m.

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Oct 10 • 9:58 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
iPhone Duo will greet some owners by name on its first boot

New owners of the iPhone Duo will get an extra treat if they buy it from an Apple Store, with the option to personalize the smartphone's boot-up screen to greet them by name.

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Oct 10 • 7:36 AM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Apple Stores Will Add Your Name to iPhone Duo's Startup Screen

Apple has something special planned for customers who purchase an iPhone Duo in an Apple Store. Employees will be able to customize the Duo so it displays the name of the buyer at the "Hello" screen when it turns on for the first time. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple retail stores in the United States will have a personalization system for adding the buyer's name to an iPhone Duo, with English and Spanish language options.

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Oct 9 • 7:17 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
iPhone Duo buyers to get a special surprise at U.S. Apple Stores, Gurman says

iPhone Duo buyers who purchase their device at an Apple Store in the US will be treated to a nice little surprise when they turn it on for the first time.

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Oct 9 • 6:29 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Can agritourism help small family farms in N.Y. survive?

From pick-your-own apples to hard cider and fall activities, farms are finding new ways to bring customers through the gates. But can agritourism help family farms navigate rising costs and labor challenges?

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Oct 9 • 5:33 PM EDT • Business • spectrumlocalnews.com
Apple acqui-hires AI startup founded by former NotebookLM developers

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act transparency site lists Huxe as Apple’s newest acqui-hire, and at least the fourth AI-related deal disclosed this year. Here are the details.

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Oct 9 • 4:04 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Preview | Rapids Return Home for Western Conference Clash with San Jose

The Colorado Rapids (11-13-3, 36 pts., 8th West) return home for a crucial Western Conference matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes (13-8-6, 45 pts., 4th West) on Saturday, October 10. Kickoff at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park is set for 7:30 p.m. MT with coverage available on Apple TV, Altitude Sports

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Oct 9 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • coloradorapids.com
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.

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Sporting Kansas City vs. Portland Timbers 2026 MLS Regular Season | Game 28 Saturday, Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. CT (7:40 kickoff) Sporting Park | Kansas City, Kansas Watch: Apple TV | Pub Partners Listen: 810 AM | 1340 AM | SKC App More: Know Before You Go | 5

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Apple marks first Apple TV 4K ‘vintage’ with new model imminent

The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 has just been added to Apple’s “vintage” products list. Here’s what that means.

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Apple and LG leak shows new ‘tap to control’ HomeKit features

NFC over UWB?

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First Apple TV 4K Now 'Vintage' Ahead of New Model Coming on Tuesday

Apple today added the first-generation Apple TV 4K from 2017 to the vintage products list on its website, just four days before a new model is finally expected to debut. Apple today added the first-generation Apple TV 4K from 2017 to the vintage products list on its website, just four days before a new model is finally expected to debut.

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Apple event: Three new products are coming next week

Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event is October 13. Here’s what to expect, including the HomePad smart display, a new Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2.

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Apple Shares Fall After News of iPhone 18 Pro Order Cuts

Apple shares fell more than 2.5% in early trading today in response to Nikkei Asia's report that the company is cutting iPhone 18 Pro component orders due to weaker-than-expected demand. Apple shares fell more than 2.5% in early trading today in response to Nikkei Asia's report that the company is cutting iPhone 18 Pro component orders due to weaker-than-expected demand.

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Leak Details iPhone Features for Apple's LG Home Accessories

Smart home accessories that Apple reportedly helped LG develop could offer iPhone proximity controls and a way to begin setup before the devices have power, according to findings shared by the leaker known as "pdfu". The findings concern the upcoming LG-branded accessory range that Bloomberg revealed earlier this week. The lineup reportedly includes a thermostat, temperature sensor, deadbolt lock, wired video doorbell, and several security cameras.

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Apple’s new ‘second-party’ HomeKit products will have this exclusive iPhone feature

Apple could showcase its new co-developed smart home accessories as soon as next week. Ahead of that, a new leak...

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Trucking industry hit by string of bankruptcy filings as diesel costs surge

At least eight transportation-related companies sought Chapter 11 protection in September as the trucking industry grapples with higher fuel costs.

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Apple stock falls on report that company is cutting component orders on soft iPhone 18 Pro demand

Apple is reportedly cutting component orders on slowing iPhone 18 Pro demand.

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In brief: 'Stick' season 2 trailer and more

Bill Murray stars in the official trailer for A Course Called Ireland. The six-part documentary series premieres on Paramount+ on Oct. 25. The show follows Murray and his friends as they travel across the island to explore Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland's best fairways ...The Die Hard films are getting a brand-new home media release. All five of the movies will be released on physical media in 4K Ultra HD on Dec. 1. Bruce Willis stars as John McClane in all of the Die Hard films. The original movie finds the New York City policeman taking on terrorists after he flies to Los Angeles to be with his estranged wife and two children on Christmas ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); The trailer for Stick season 2 is here. Owen Wilson stars as the talented golfer who strives for second chance in the sophomore season. Peter Dager, Timothy Olyphant, Rhea Seehorn, Marc Maron, John Higgins and Billy Zane also make up the cast of the new season. The Apple TV series premieres its first two episodes on Nov. 4. A new episode drops weekly every Wednesday that follows until the season finale airs on Dec. 30 ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.

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Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders After Price Hike Dampens Demand

Apple has asked some of its suppliers to cut production of iPhone 18 Pro components due to lower-than-expected demand, according to Nikkei Asia ($). Citing its own sources, the report claims that Apple has been more cautious about shipments since early September because of the rising cost of memory chips, leading to higher prices. Component orders for October were said to have been cut by at least 15 percent compared with what was originally requested.

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What To Expect At Apple's 'Welcome Home' Event Next Week

The company is reportedly rebooting its smart home ambitions with a smart display and a whole bunch of other accessories.

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Exclusive: Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand

Suppliers blame premium handsets' price hike for weaker consumer uptake

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OLED MacBook Pro to help boost premium display shipments

Counterpoint Research says Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro will help drive a 50% increase in OLED notebook display shipments in 2026 alone.

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Apple rolls out AT&T carrier update for iPhone 18 Pro Max on iOS 27.2 beta

Apple is rolling out a different carrier bundle update for devices running the iOS 27.2 beta. Here are the details.

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Linkin Park documentary 'Unshatter' tracks band's emotional return to recording, touring

Linkin Park is revealing the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind its return in the new documentary “Linkin Park: Unshatter.” The film captures the band as it grappled with what

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Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones

iVerify released a report today detailing P7 DarkSword, a new variant of the malware associated with the DarkSword iPhone exploit chain uncovered earlier this year.

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Apple Music Is About To Sound Very Different On Your Apple TV

Apple is offering high-resolution lossless sound, which can provide even richer tracks for TVs and speakers capable of playing them.

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Apple announces October 13 event for new smart home products

The rumors were correct once again. In late September, a rumor claimed Apple would be holding a special event on October 13 to unveil new smart home...

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Apple will reportedly debut its first touchscreen MacBook in three weeks

The event could take place weeks after Apple’s “Welcome home” presentation.

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Tim Cook says ‘I’m not meddling’ in the new Apple CEO’s business

Cook says he advised Ternus to “make it your own job.”

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Tim Cook on his first month after Apple CEO transition: ‘I’m not meddling’

Tim Cook visited Apple’s Battersea campus in London this week, mingling with King Charles as part of the company’s new...

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Tim Cook Says He's 'Not Meddling' With Apple's New CEO John Ternus

In his new role as the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors, Tim Cook told The Independent's David Phelan that he is "not meddling" with Apple's new CEO John Ternus. "First of all, John and I have an incredible level of trust in each other," said Cook. "The relationship must be based on trust, and the communication must be frequent and significant. But other than that, what I'm focused on right now is worldwide policy.

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Tim Cook Explains Why He Stepped Down as Apple CEO Before iPhone Duo Launch

The Independent's David Phelan on Wednesday interviewed Apple's executive chairman Tim Cook at Apple's U.K. headquarters in the Battersea Power Station, and one of the topics they discussed was John Ternus taking over as Apple's CEO. Ternus, who was previously Apple's hardware engineering chief, succeeded Cook as Apple's CEO on September 1. Cook said the transition "started years ago". "It's been an interesting transition," said Cook.

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Five Things presented by Compass Minerals: Sporting back at home to take on Portland

Sporting Kansas City returns home following a two-game road swing this weekend when the team hosts the Portland Timbers at Sporting Park on Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be available to stream on Apple TV, while the game will also be broadcast locally on

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Apple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home'

Apple today announced an upcoming product launch that will take place on Tuesday, October 13. We are expecting Apple's announcement to focus on new smart home products, including the long-rumored smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini. The home hub is an all-new device that's like a cross between an iPad and a HomePod.

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Oct 8 • 12:04 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple announces special event for October 13: ‘Welcome home’

Today Apple announced a special event happening next Tuesday, October 13 with the tagline ‘Welcome home.” Apple launching new Home...

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These US states just said ‘no’ to Apple Wallet driver’s licenses

Apple Wallet driver’s licenses keeps expanding to more US states, but two states recently indicated they won’t launch support anytime soon.

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Apple's Cheapest 16-Inch MacBook Pro Just Got a Massive $563 Discount on Amazon

Apple's entry-level 16-inch MacBook Pro has received a massive discount today on Amazon, coming in at $563 off its new price. This is the 18-Core M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, available for $2,436.53, down from $2,999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Oct 8 • 10:19 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
New MacBook Pro leak could be very good news for ‘pro’ users

Apple’s new MacBook Pro is coming soon, and the latest leak offers potentially great news for ‘pro’ users worried about its thinner design.

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Oct 8 • 9:40 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com