By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple has chosen to renew its post-apocalyptic drama “Silo” for two more seasons, but the series will end in season 4.Image Credit: Apple TV+In 2021, Apple put out a series order for “Silo,” then dubbed “Wool.” Now, just under three years later, Apple TV+ has decided to end the series without giving the cast and crew a chance to finish the story.On Monday, Apple announced, “Silo” has been picked up for season three and four, which will allow the series to conclude in its fourth year. That’s considerably more notice than the recently-canceled “Time Bandits” had gotten. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts break down the latest Apple smart home news and several leaked devices ahead of CES 2025.HomeKit Insider PodcastApple continues its work on new smart home devices with several rumors coming out this week. This includes work on its new custom in-house wireless chips.They’re reported to launch in the first devices in 2025, including Apple’s new smart home devices. Creating these chips themselves may result in better device-to-device communication, essential for smart homes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) A key aspect of staying safe online is minimizing your digital footprint, and while tools like Surfshark VPN can help, take it a step further by bringing the fight to data collectors with Incogni.Remove your personal information from the internet – Image credit: IncogniThere are companies that exist with the sole purpose of buying personal data online in massive hauls. The data can be used for legitimate purposes like training ad targeting, but it can also be used by bad actors seeking to commit identity theft or target specific groups.What’s worse, if bad actors can gather enough aggregate data about an individual, they can more easily steal their accounts or identity online. While it may seem fruitless to try and fight these massive companies, there are simple strategies that go a long way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Sonos didn’t change its iconic look when it introduced the new Sub 4, but its minor tweaks help ensure the powerful subwoofer remains at top form for years to come.Sonos Sub 4 review: A new top contenderThe new flagship subwoofer from Sonos debuted in November, 2024 alongside the Arc Ultra. They’re easy companions for one another, though they don’t have to be paired together.You can use the Arc Ultra on its own — which we recently reviewed — and the Sub 4 can be paired with various models in the Sonos lineup. We’ve been listening to it for a few weeks now to see how it stand up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Despite a seeming lack of consumer interest, Apple continues to plow ahead in researching future foldable iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could see the light of day as soon as late 2026.If Apple can develop a durable folding iPhone, it could take that market mainstream.Although it has not publicly commented on future foldable products, Apple has quietly explored the possibilities of such products for years. Thus far, it has been content to let others try first, though none of the early entrants in the foldable market have had much success so far.The problems with foldables so far are that they are very expensive, and also very prone to damage, especially around the hinge mechanism. In addition, foldable devices tend to have a visible “crease” in the display along the fold, which becomes more noticeable over time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) As ship times slip for Apple’s latest MacBook Pro, this deal on the M4 Pro 14-inch model not only discounts the laptop by $220, but it includes free 2-day shipping for easy holiday gift-giving.Save on Apple’s M4 Pro MacBook Pro with coupon.The lowest price on the Space Black 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip can be found at Adorama.com and right now units are in stock and ready to ship. The standard configuration with an M4 Pro chip featuring a 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU is marked down to $1,779* with exclusive promo code APINSIDER, reflecting a $200 instant rebate stacked with the $20 bonus coupon. This brings the total savings to $220 off MSRP.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s eventual goal of producing its Apple Glass smart glasses is still a long way from reality, with the challenges of making light and useful eyewear posing a problem.The ideal smart glasses should be thin, light, and minimalist in their designThe release of the Apple Vision Pro was the first step in Apple creating a new product category for itself. The eventual end goal is for Apple to create smart glasses that crams all of that technology into a thin pair of spectacles, but that is still going to be a dream for quite some time.In answering a query in the Bloomberg “Power On” newsletter, it is explained that work is underway within Apple on a version using augmented reality. However, “nothing is coming in the near future.” Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Apple’s third-generation Apple Watch Ultra is expected sometime in 2025, and is rumored to include satellite messaging, along with some form of hypertension monitoring.The Apple Watch Ultra third-gen should arrive in 2025 with new features.The upgrade to self-contained satellite communication would enable users to rely less on their iPhones for messaging and emergency calls in remote areas, potentially lightening the load for outdoor enthusiasts. The feature is likely to be exclusive to the third-gen Apple Watch Ultra, the current generation of which retails for $799.To be clear, the addition of satellite communication and geolocation features in the Apple Watch Ultra would assist with emergency situations, but not replace the overall usefulness of the iPhone. It would, however, make it easier to summon help quickly, if needed, by having the device already available on one’s wrist, rather than packed away. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s foldable iPad plans could also include a super-sized version twice the size of an iPad Pro, that could go on sale by 2028.An iPad Pro and Apple PencilApple is long rumored to be creating some form of foldable iPad, in what could be a brand new form factor for the company. The latest report into the concept now has Apple working on an extremely large version, which could potentially turn itself into an impromptu MacBook.In Sunday’s “Power On” newsletter from Bloomberg, it is claimed that Apple has designed a giant foldable iPad that is approximately the size of two iPad Pro tablets side-by-side. The large display needs to be a foldable because carrying around a tablet with a screen close to 20 inches in diagonal would be difficult for most users. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Apple may be working on a replacement to its venerable Magic Mouse for 2026, and the new design is said to finally kill off a major sticking point for some users.Since 2015, you’ve charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its baseFor most of 2023 and 2024, it was rumored that Apple would roll out a new Magic Mouse with USB-C. It finally came to fruition in October 2024, with it and the Magic Keyboard both getting the newer wired connection.However, there haven’t been any notable changes to the device other than a shift away from removable batteries to an internal battery. Reportedly, Apple is working on a new model of the device, rethinking the peripheral for the modern computing environment. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
