Apple achieved its highest‑ever global smartphone revenue share in Q3 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. The iPhone’s average selling price rose to $1,031, a 19% year‑over‑year increase, driven by the premium iPhone 18 Pro launch, the omission of a base iPhone 18, and price hikes on older models. Apple’s shipments were nearly flat year‑over‑year, but the company leveraged pricing power to offset rising memory costs. Samsung remained the shipment leader with 22% of units, while Apple held 21%; both brands [...]

Apple has released the first public beta builds of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3, following a short developer preview period. The three updates arrive with incremental refinements, new emoji, and minor UI tweaks, but early testers report several bugs and compatibility issues with legacy apps. Apple advises users who depend on mission‑critical software to postpone installation until stability improves. The public betas are distributed through the company's Software Update settings and can be rolled back [...]

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added CVE‑2024‑27834, a medium‑severity Apple flaw, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after reports of active attacks. The vulnerability, fixed in May 2024 across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari, allows attackers to bypass Pointer Authentication and gain arbitrary read/write access. Russian‑linked APT29 exploited the patch‑level flaw via malicious JavaScript on compromised or fake websites and a supply‑chain attack, delivering an info‑stealing payload. Federal agencies are urged to apply [...]

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+.