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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 34m

If you're an original Apple Vision Pro owner and want to upgrade, it's going to cost you the full price on October 15, 2025. But based on previous history, that may change.

You can't trade-in Apple Vision Pro for a new one -- on October 15, at least

If you're an original Apple Vision Pro owner and want to upgrade, it's going to cost you the full price on October 15, 2025. But based on previous history, that may change.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 1h

Don't blame Apple this time -- if you're in the European Union or the UK, your new M5 14-inch MacBook Pro or iPad Pro may cost you $70 extra because Apple isn't allowed to bundle a charger.

EU gets what it asked for, there is no charger in the MacBook Pro box

Don't blame Apple this time -- if you're in the European Union or the UK, your new M5 14-inch MacBook Pro or iPad Pro may cost you $70 extra because Apple isn't allowed to bundle a charger.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 1h

On October 15, Apple gave the 14-inch MacBook Pro an upgrade to the new Apple Silicon M5 chip. Here's how the updated model compares against what it replaces.

M5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Pro: Incremental but welcome upgrade

On October 15, Apple gave the 14-inch MacBook Pro an upgrade to the new Apple Silicon M5 chip. Here's how the updated model compares against what it replaces.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 2h

Alongside the launch of the M5 Apple Vision Pro, Apple separately announced the availability of the Dual Knit Band, plus the already-announced Logitech Muse digital stylus and PlayStation VR2 controllers.

Apple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band and more accessories hit Apple Store

Alongside the launch of the M5 Apple Vision Pro, Apple separately announced the availability of the Dual Knit Band, plus the already-announced Logitech Muse digital stylus and PlayStation VR2 controllers.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 2h

Apple's "new" iPad Pro Magic Keyboard may look familiar, but the real surprise is hiding in the iPad Air lineup.

Apple adds a black Magic Keyboard option for the iPad Air

Apple's "new" iPad Pro Magic Keyboard may look familiar, but the real surprise is hiding in the iPad Air lineup.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 2h

The new M5 chip packs faster graphics, a sharper Neural Engine, and Apple is clearly confident that it will take Apple Silicon deeper into the AI era. Here's how.

M5 chip thinks faster, renders quicker, & claims to be a whole lot smarter

The new M5 chip packs faster graphics, a sharper Neural Engine, and Apple is clearly confident that it will take Apple Silicon deeper into the AI era. Here's how.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 3h

The first M5 Mac has arrived, with the updated MacBook Pro gaining the new chip as part of the first wave of updates to the Apple Silicon chip.

14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is here without Pro and Max versions

The first M5 Mac has arrived, with the updated MacBook Pro gaining the new chip as part of the first wave of updates to the Apple Silicon chip.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 3h

The lightweight Apple Vision headset isn't quite here yet, but in the meantime, Apple Vision Pro has been updated with M5 to enable more powerful software and gaming on the platform.

Apple Vision Pro gets spec bump to M5 for enhanced spatial computing

The lightweight Apple Vision headset isn't quite here yet, but in the meantime, Apple Vision Pro has been updated with M5 and a new strap to enable more powerful software and gaming on the platform.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 3h

The M5 iPad Pro is here, with the new models sporting the M5, Wi-Fi 7 courtesy of Apple's N1 chip, and the C1X modem in cellular models, all starting at $999 for the 11-inch model.

New iPad Pro arrives with M5 speed, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple's C1X modem

The M5 iPad Pro is here, with the new models sporting the M5, Wi-Fi 7 courtesy of Apple's N1 chip, and the C1X modem in cellular models, all starting at $999 for the 11-inch model.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 5h

Chinese officials say that Tim Cook has committed to increasing both investment and cooperation with the country.

Tim Cook vows to boost China investment, despite Trump pressures

Chinese officials say that Tim Cook has committed to increasing both investment and cooperation with the country.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 5h

The cameras in the iPhone 18 Pro may be the first to gain a variable aperture camera, which could lead to even better image quality.

iPhone 18 Pro cameras may take better shots with variable apertures

The cameras in the iPhone 18 Pro may be the first to gain a variable aperture camera, which could lead to even better image quality.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 16h

Review: The EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus is a great portable power station for casual use and emergencies, with an excellent cost for what it delivers to the end-user.

EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus Review: Portable power that is helpful during storm season

The EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus is a great portable power station for casual use and emergencies, with an excellent cost for what it delivers to the end-user.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 16h

A new report suggests the long-rumored Apple Home-focused tablet is expected to launch in March 2026 with two configurations, will cost $350, and be made in Vietnam.

Rumored Apple Home Hub tablet to be made in Vietnam, cost $350

A new report suggests the long-rumored Apple Home-focused tablet is expected to launch in March 2026 with two configurations, will cost $350, and be made in Vietnam.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 17h

Apple's services chief Eddy Cue made a rare podcast appearance on "The Town" to talk about Apple's TV subscription rebrand and reveals a few tidbits along the way.

SVP Eddy Cue talks Apple TV, hints at subscriber numbers, & dropping the +

Apple's services chief Eddy Cue made a rare podcast appearance on "The Town" to talk about Apple's TV subscription rebrand and reveals a few tidbits along the way.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 19h

The Apple Wallet app may soon offer digital Car Key support for select GM vehicles, according to newly discovered code.

Apple Car Key could soon make its way to more GM vehicles

The Apple Wallet app may soon offer digital Car Key support for select GM vehicles, according to newly discovered code.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 20h

An Apple executive has confirmed the M5 MacBook Pro is imminent, and probably arriving Wednesday October 15. Here's what and what not to expect from the launch.

What to expect from the M5 MacBook Pro

An Apple executive has confirmed the M5 MacBook Pro is imminent, and probably arriving Wednesday October 15. Here's what and what not to expect from the launch.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 21h

It's not just MacBook Pro and iPad Pro stocks that are running low at retail -- Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware is in short supply too.

Beyond MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, Apple retail is running out of two other key items

It's not just MacBook Pro and iPad Pro stocks that are running low at retail -- Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware is in short supply too.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 21h

A new MacBook Pro is "coming soon," according to a social media post by Greg "Joz" Joswiak on Tuesday.

New powerful M5 MacBook Pro teased by Greg Joswiak

A new MacBook Pro is "coming soon," according to a social media post by Greg "Joz" Joswiak on Tuesday.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 22h

New iMac price drops shave up to $200 off M4 models at Amazon

Amazon's Apple deals continue to roll in for October, with today's markdowns delivering up to $200 off 24-inch M4 iMacs.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 23h

The blame game for the Discord data breach has begun, as a service provider blamed by the company claims it wasn't the cause of the hack, nor were they holding the data that was stolen.

Discord vendor refuses to be blamed over hack and data theft

The blame game for the Discord data breach has begun, as a service provider blamed by the company claims it wasn't the cause of the hack, nor were they serving the data that was stolen.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 1d

With the iPhone 17, Apple rebuilt its front camera around how people actually use it -- making the selfie wider, steadier, and more natural in every frame. Here's how and why Apple said they did it.

How the iPhone 17 reinvents the selfie, according to Apple execs

With the iPhone 17, Apple rebuilt its front camera around how people actually use it -- making the selfie wider, steadier, and more natural in every frame. Here's how and why Apple said they did it.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 1d

Smartphone shipments reached 322.7 million units in total across the third calendar quarter of 2025, with Apple and Samsung leading the way and neck-and-neck in overall marketshare.

Apple & Samsung marketshare identical, flagships lead smartphone rebound

Smartphone shipments reached 322.7 million units in total across the third calendar quarter of 2025, with Apple and Samsung leading the way and neck-and-neck in overall marketshare.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 1d

Two decades ago, Tim Cook was formally named as Apple's Chief Operating Officer, setting him on the road to be the chief of what is likely the most impactful company of the 21st century.

Tim Cook took over Apple's operations and started to change the world 20 years ago

Two decades ago, Tim Cook was formally named as Apple's Chief Operating Officer, setting him on the road to be the chief of what is likely the most impactful company of the 21st century.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 1d

Apple has announced a series of projects with European countries to expand its wind and solar energy production, and says that it covers iPhone and Mac power usage in the region. It doesn't come close to addressing the energy needs of its data centers.

New EU solar initiative doesn't scratch the surface of what Apple is consuming

Apple has announced a series of projects with European countries to expand its wind and solar energy production, and says that it covers iPhone and Mac power usage in the region. It doesn't come close to addressing the energy needs of its data centers.

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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 1d

Apple has built Apple Intelligence directly into Shortcuts, and the addition of this one action is transformative. Here’s how to start using it.

How to use Apple Intelligence in Shortcuts to save time every day

Apple has built Apple Intelligence directly into Shortcuts, and the addition of this one action is transformative. Here's how to start using it.

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