Apple’s new 14‑ and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models feature a tandem OLED PRO‑LED XDR display with touch capability, a redesigned thermal system, upgraded audio, and slimmer bezels. Reviewers universally praise the screen’s color accuracy and brightness, calling it the best laptop display tested, while the touch function receives only passing mention. Critics note high price, loud fans under load, and smudge‑prone glass, but overall the laptops earn high ratings and an Editor’s Choice award. [...]

CNET has constructed a custom “Fold‑a‑Phone” rig that continuously folds and unfolds the iPhone Duo 24/7, livestreaming the process on YouTube from 1‑5 p.m. ET each weekday. After more than a week of operation, the device has completed just over 260,000 cycles. Early results show the hinge and crease remain robust, with no visible degradation. CNET plans to keep testing daily until at least November 20 to monitor long‑term durability.

Atari’s new title, Crossy Road Rush, launches exclusively on Apple Arcade, offering more than 50 hand‑curated levels that blend free‑form movement with environmental hazards and boss battles. The game supports four‑player local co‑op, online multiplayer, and additional features, all without ads or in‑app purchases thanks to its Arcade subscription model. The release expands the Crossy Road franchise into a premium, ad‑free experience, emphasizing gameplay depth over monetization.

iOS 27.3, slated for release next month, introduces several enhancements that elevate Apple One Premier. The update adds Gym Strength, a personalized strength‑training program for Fitness+ subscribers, complete with video demos and Apple Watch integration. Apple News+ receives daily puzzle games, food content, and audio stories, while Apple Music and Apple TV get new features. These additions strengthen the Premier tier’s value, which already bundles Apple Music, TV, Arcade, iCloud+, News+, and Fitness+.

A federal judge has transferred Rave, Inc.’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple from New Jersey to the Northern District of California at Apple’s request. Rave alleges that Apple “sherlocked” its streaming app, removed it from the App Store, and blocked competition with Apple’s SharePlay feature. The judge ruled that the dispute concerns actions that occurred before Apple revoked Rave’s developer status, triggering a clause in Apple’s developer agreement that mandates litigation in California. The decision, announced in November [...]

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 [...]