Rare ‘Antennagate’ press conference Q&A video surfaces online
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Rare ‘Antennagate’ press conference Q&A video surfaces online

A full 47‑minute video of the post‑launch Q&A that followed Apple’s 2010 “Antennagate” press conference has been uploaded to YouTube by the channel Sir Mix‑A‑Lot Rare Music. The original event, held weeks after the iPhone 4’s release, featured Steve Jobs, then‑COO Tim Cook and SVP Bob Mansfield fielding press questions about signal loss when the phone was held a certain way. Jobs offered a free case or a full refund, and the session became famous for a photo [...]
Higher prices are just making iPhones more desirable in India
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Higher prices are just making iPhones more desirable in India

Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro is driving a surge in Indian demand despite higher prices, with analysts noting a near‑20 % increase over the iPhone 17 Pro and a projected market‑share rise to 10 % in 2026, up from 4 % in 2022. Consumers queued for hours at Mumbai and other flagship stores, motivated more by owning the newest model than by its technical upgrades. Zero‑interest financing, allowing monthly payments under 10 % of the $1,700 price tag, has softened the cost barrier. While [...]
Apple Watch Series 12 Review: Better Health Tracking Makes This A Worthwhile Upgrade
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Apple Watch Series 12 Review: Better Health Tracking Makes This A Worthwhile Upgrade

Apple released the Series 12 smartwatch for $399, retaining the Series 11 design and a 24‑hour battery. Internally, Apple introduced a new S11 chip and a redesigned health‑sensing platform that samples heart rate every five seconds, splits heart‑rate variability into two metrics, and delivers a new Readiness score. These upgrades position the watch against competitors like the Oura Ring and Whoop. The device offers enhanced health tracking while keeping the familiar exterior and price point.
Apple shares video highlighting new child safety features across its devices
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Apple shares video highlighting new child safety features across its devices

Apple’s YouTube channel released a new animated video that demonstrates the company’s expanded child safety features across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The clip explains how parents set up a child account, then manage app access through Ask to Buy, approve or block websites with Ask to Browse, and control contacts. It also showcases enhanced Communication Safety, Time Allowances, and Schedules. The video follows Apple’s tradition of using simple, playful graphics to illustrate privacy and parental control options [...]
How to watch ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ for free in 2026
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How to watch ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ for free in 2026

Apple TV will stream the classic Peanuts special “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” free of charge on October 17‑18, 2026, after the show’s long absence from CBS and PBS. The holiday‑season broadcast is part of Apple’s 2020 licensing deal with WildBrain and Peanuts Worldwide, which secures all Peanuts content through 2030. Viewers can access the film via a web browser or Apple TV app without an active subscription, though new or classic specials outside the free [...]
Amazon, B&H battle for the best price with $1,849 M5 MacBook Pro deal
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Amazon, B&H battle for the best price with $1,849 M5 MacBook Pro deal

Amazon and B&H Photo are slashing prices on Apple’s latest M5‑chip MacBook Pro models in a month‑end promotion. The 14‑inch M5 MacBook Pro with a 10‑core CPU, 16 GB of unified memory and 1 TB of storage is listed for $1,849, a $150 discount, and will be available until 6:45 p.m. ET on September 25. B&H adds free two‑day continental U.S. shipping, while Amazon offers Prime members same‑day or next‑day delivery depending on location. The price cut extends to higher‑spec M5 [...]
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio is so insane it’s worth waiting 4 months to get one
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The M5 Ultra Mac Studio is so insane it’s worth waiting 4 months to get one

Apple released the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, the most powerful variant in the Mac Studio lineup, featuring a 36‑core CPU, 80‑core GPU, 256 GB RAM, and a 4 TB SSD. The model retails at $12,299, with a 512 GB option slated for October. Benchmark tests show the Ultra delivers a 47 % boost in multi‑core CPU performance and a 49 % increase in GPU power over the M5 Max, while single‑core speeds rise 27 %. Storage remains a key differentiator, with the removable [...]