Apple plans to launch the MacBook Neo 2 in early 2027, with suppliers forecasting 16 million units—double the 8 million sold in 2026. The original Neo, released in March 2026, set a record for the best‑ever sales week among first‑time Mac buyers. Digitimes reports the company expects the successor to outperform its predecessor, citing longer sales windows and heightened demand. Apple’s strategy signals confidence that the Neo line will drive significant revenue growth in the coming year.

Apple will enforce content checks on iCloud links shared via the “Anyone with the Link” option starting with the 27.3 update for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. The scan removes end‑to‑end encryption for publicly shared files and photos, even if Advanced Data Protection is enabled. Apple can move, refuse, modify, or delete material it deems harmful and may suspend or ban accounts, block replacement accounts, or refer cases to law enforcement. The policy does not affect “People [...]

Apple plans to launch a second‑generation MacBook Neo in the first half of 2027, with supply‑chain sources reporting a forecast of 16 million units—double the 8 million units shipped in 2026. The first‑generation model, released in March 2026, achieved record sales, prompting Apple to double production and helping the company counter a global PC sales slump. The new model is expected to feature an A19 processor, up to 12 GB of memory, and a broader color palette.

Apple announced that starting with iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3, the company will scan publicly shared iCloud links for harmful content. The feature applies when users share photos or files via “Anyone with the link,” which disables end‑to‑end encryption even if Advanced Data Protection is enabled. Apple warned that harmful uploads may be removed and accounts could be blocked or reported to law enforcement. The policy’s scope, definition of harmful content, and retroactive application remain unclear. [...]

Resident Evil director Zach Cregger revealed that his iPhone is a core tool for pre‑production, using it to create photo boards that map out each shot with the professional lenses he plans to use. By capturing stills on the phone, he can plan camera angles, lens choices, and framing before filming, ensuring a precise visual plan. Cregger emphasizes that the iPhone’s sensor is the source of the footage, not just a planning aid, and that anyone can [...]

Code uncovered in the iOS 27.3 beta indicates that Apple’s HomeView platform will soon support third‑party conversational AI assistants such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude and Google’s Gemini. The discovery follows earlier leaker hints about an unused “ConversationalApps” flag and is confirmed by a new beta snippet showing PebblePlay—the CarPlay bridge for HomeView—assigned to the Conversational Apps category. The update also introduces bidirectional audio routing, session management and interruption handling, laying groundwork for full integration. Although the feature [...]

Apple TV+ announced the production of “Lenni,” a comedy‑drama headlined by Academy Award‑nominee Toni Collette. The series follows a divorced social worker who strives to shield her family and friends from life’s hardships. Filming is underway in Sydney, Australia, marking another high‑profile project for the streaming service in the region. Apple TV+ provided a brief synopsis but did not disclose a release window, leaving the premiere date unconfirmed. The announcement underscores Apple’s continued investment in original scripted content [...]