Sunday Reboot: Mac scheduling and the Ternus Cook-out
AppleInsider Newsby Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>·30 Aug 2026
In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's inconvenient Mac launch timing and the transition from Cook to Ternus nears its conclusion.
Court revives 2022 lawsuit accusing Apple of blocking independent repairs
AppleInsider Newsby Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>·30 Aug 2026
An appeals court in California has resurrected a 2022 lawsuit over claims Apple convinced them not to use a third-party repair service to fix cracked iPhone screens.
iPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October
AppleInsider Newsby Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>·30 Aug 2026
Apple has a busy fall schedule ahead of it for 2026, beyond the usual iPhone launches. Here's what to expect in September and October.
Ternus takeover won't mean a mass Apple exec exodus
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·30 Aug 2026
An overblown new report claims that Apple has been carefully orchestrating executive retirements for years to not spook shareholders. There is absolutely nothing to support the premise.
Apple Watch Series 12 ceramic case rumors continue with new color claims
AppleInsider Newsby Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>·30 Aug 2026
The 2026 Apple Watch refresh is, once again, speculated to ship with not one, but two premium ceramic options. That's assuming you can afford them.
Don't expect an Apple Pencil for the folding iPhone
AppleInsider Newsby Wesley Hilliard <wes@appleinsider.com>·30 Aug 2026
"If you see a stylus, they blew it," was a Steve Jobs position on why fingers are the input choice on iPhone. While iPad has Apple Pencil, Apple isn't looking to make one for the iPhone Ultra.
Asahi Linux nears M3 support release, M4 and M5 are on the way
AppleInsider Newsby Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>·29 Aug 2026
The Asahi Linux project is very close to finally releasing a version with support for M3 Apple Silicon. However, M4 and M5 support is still in development.
Apple's Kentucky glass plant could reshore up to 200 jobs
AppleInsider Newsby Amber Neely <amber@appleinsider.com>·28 Aug 2026
A Kentucky-based glass plant is poised to become a much bigger piece of the iPhone supply chain, with hundreds of both long-term and temporary jobs expected as production ramps up.
It's not clear when iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone preorders will start
AppleInsider Newsby Amber Neely <amber@appleinsider.com>·28 Aug 2026
Apple will reportedly sidestep a September 11 preorder date by moving sales to Saturday, only to burden buyers with a significantly less convenient start time.
Sam Altman needs to put up or shut up about AI hacking
AppleInsider Newsby Mike Wuerthele <mike@appleinsider.com>·28 Aug 2026
In what is likely the most tone-deaf response by companies that have created a massive problem, Sam Altman and other AI companies are crying out for a public effort to solve AI hacking that they...
Best Retina-class displays to pair with your Mac mini or Mac studio
AppleInsider Newsby Lou Hartle <news@appleinsider.com>·28 Aug 2026
There are thousands of external displays, but only a small fraction fit the criteria of being a Retina display.
Hit 'Small Prophets' BBC hit 'Small Prophets' bought by Apple TV in rare UK comedy deal by Apple TV in rare UK comedy deal
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·28 Aug 2026
The critically-acclaimed BBC comedy serial "Small Prophets" will now be shown worldwide on Apple TV in a first of its kind acquisition.
Apple pledges aid to victims of Nepal flooding
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·28 Aug 2026
Once again, Tim Cook has announced that Apple will be donating to the relief efforts following a natural disaster, this time the overwhelming flooding in Nepal.
iPhone Ultra rumors: design, release date, cost
AppleInsider Newsby Marko Zivkovic <marko@appleinsider.com>·28 Aug 2026
Rumors of a folding iPhone go back more than a decade, and the device will finally break cover very soon. Here's what the rumor mill thinks is coming.
Tim Cook's greatest moments hosting WWDC
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·28 Aug 2026
Tim Cook's career as Apple CEO can be mapped through his best WWDC announcements. Here's what we think are the best, as he puts the final touches on handing the baton to John Ternus.
How to photograph the August 27 lunar eclipse with iPhone Live Photos
AppleInsider Newsby Andrew Orr <andreworr@appleinsider.com>·27 Aug 2026
The August 27 partial lunar eclipse will place 96.3% of the moon inside Earth's shadow, and an iPhone Live Photo can give photographers several chances to capture a sharp image.
Apple's new & cheaper Apple Polishing Cloth almost as good as the original
AppleInsider Newsby Andrew O'Hara <andrew@appleinsider.com>·27 Aug 2026
I tested out Apple's updated polishing cloth. It still cleans fine, and there are still cheaper options. The Apple Polishing Cloth first arrived on the scene in 2021 with a $19 price tag.
Skip Apple's $3,800 storage upgrade with these 8TB SSD
AppleInsider Newsby Andrew Orr <andreworr@appleinsider.com>·27 Aug 2026
Apple charges $3,800 to upgrade the new M5 Max Mac Studio from 512GB to 8TB. You have better and more flexible choices that can save you money.
PSA: Don't use a free iPhone that just turns up at your home
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele <news@appleinsider.com>·27 Aug 2026
If you get an unexpected iPhone shipped to you using it is just giving hackers your bank accounts and passwords. Here's what to look for, who to tell about it, and how to deal with it.
Built-in Genlock makes the Mac Studio a boon for professional video production
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·27 Aug 2026
Apple has added Genlock to the new Mac Studio and the M5 Pro Mac mini. If you already know what that does for you, you've already called your production manager to make a purchase.
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