Apple has revived the iconic glowing white Apple logo on the lid of its new MacBook Pro models equipped with the Pro LED XDR display. Unlike the legacy version that used an LCD backlight, the current logo is an OLED‑based light whose brightness is linked to the main screen’s brightness. Users cannot disable it through System Settings, but Apple’s support documentation provides a Terminal command—`sudo defaults write com.apple.CoreBrightness LEBacklightMode -int 0`—that turns the logo off permanently across all [...]

Apple is reportedly preparing a major redesign for the 2027 iPhone Pro models, coinciding with the device’s 20th anniversary. Leaked images suggest the new phones will feature quad‑curved, near‑bezel‑free displays and larger screen sizes. According to Instant Digital’s Weibo post, the redesign will eliminate the Action button that debuted on the iPhone Duo, while retaining a dedicated Camera Control button. The Camera Control button will continue to open the camera with a short press, and a long [...]

The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, now led by Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal, has asked major tech firms—including Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Nvidia—to provide documentation on their contributions to the Trump‑planned White House ballroom. The request follows reports that Apple donated $25 million to the project and comes after the 2026 midterm elections gave Democrats greater oversight power. Blumenthal warned that while the current request is voluntary, firms could face subpoenas when he assumes formal leadership in January 2027. [...]

Apple released iOS 27.2 last week, adding three personalization tools for iPhone users. A new “Excluded Apps” list in Settings → Siri lets owners prevent selected apps from appearing in Siri queries, Spotlight search and suggestion ribbons, addressing privacy and misrecognition concerns. The Messages app now shows contextual “Suggestions” beneath relevant chats, such as an “Add to Reminders” prompt when a request is detected; users can toggle five suggestion categories in Settings → Apps → Messages → Suggested Actions. Finally, iOS 27.2 extends Apple TV profiles to iPhone, [...]

Apple’s latest bond offering has been confirmed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, detailing a $7.5 billion issuance that Apple expects to net about $7.47 billion after costs. The company will sell seven series of debt maturing between 2028 and 2036, including $500 million of floating‑rate notes and $1 billion of fixed‑rate notes at 4.65 % for 2028, $750 million floating and $1 billion fixed at 4.75 % for 2029, $1 billion fixed at 4.90 % for 2031, $1.25 billion fixed at 5.10 % for [...]

Apple updated its Apple Music Classical app for iPhone and iPad, adopting the company’s new black‑and‑white icon and a refreshed interface that replaces the long‑used red with blue accents. The redesign aligns the app with the broader Apple Music rebrand that debuted in 2025, including the removal of red from marketing materials and the unveiling of Apple Music Hall in London. Release notes highlight stability and performance improvements, while the app remains free within the standard Apple [...]

Apple released the HomePod mini 2 on October 30, 2026, priced at $149. The new model features a faster Apple S10 processor, full‑range driver with two passive radiators, and computational audio with real‑time tuning. Connectivity upgrades include Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, and a persistent Mac audio connection. It adds four‑speaker surround sound for Apple TV 4K and supports Thread, temperature, and humidity sensors. However, Siri AI remains absent, limiting appeal for current owners.