60 stories tracked · from 42 outlets · last coverage 2026-11-13 · ranked by independent sources, not by us
9to5Mac reports that Apple TV has released three new originals for subscribers: a heist thriller series, a film based on true events, and the first of two holiday specials coming to the platform this season. The piece includes trailers for the new releases.
MacRumors reports that Apple has published a detailed explanation of how it uses Secure Exclaves to protect camera and microphone data on the HomeView, iPhone 18 Pro and other products. According to the report, Apple describes Secure Exclaves as compartmentalized runtimes that process this data in isolation from the rest of the operating system. Apple says the processed data is not available to the rest of the OS, to apps or to Apple itself, while processing can still use the full application processor.
Yahoo Sports reports that Lakeville South swept Apple Valley in the Class 4A semifinals of the girls state volleyball tournament. The piece opens with Cougars outside hitter Kate Utecht discovering Thursday morning at Grand Casino Arena that her jersey was missing from her backpack, prompting her to call her mom, who told her she needed to find a new one. Teammate and libero Finley Miller noticed Utecht's alarm.
9to5Mac reports that Apple is adding UFC events to its free Apple Sports app, which delivers real-time sports scores and stats across many different sports. According to the outlet, MMA fans will be able to track fights live, with real-time stats and results, through the Apple Sports experience.
MacRumors reports that Apple has revised its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising values for many older iPhones, lowering them for several Pro models, and adding offers for six Samsung foldables. According to the outlet, the iPhone 17 Pro sees the largest dollar reduction, dropping $45 to a maximum of $740, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max falls $30 to $855. The iPhone Air and standard iPhone 17 each rise $30 to $615, and MacRumors notes that many older models recover some of the value lost in September's reductions.
Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang resigned as CEO on Thursday, effective immediately, following reports of extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, and the company's CFO is leading it on an interim basis. President Trump then said in a Truth Social post that Apple executive chairman and former CEO Tim Cook should replace
MacRumors reports a sale at Amazon on official Apple accessories, including iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max cases and Apple Watch bands, which it describes as the best prices of the year. According to the outlet, Amazon has further discounted the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max cases this week, with prices starting at $29.33. MacRumors notes that it is an Amazon affiliate partner and may receive a payment from purchases made through its links.
Early reviews of Apple's HomeView, its first smart display, are out ahead of its Friday launch, with MacRumors listing the price at $299 and 9to5Mac describing a 7-inch display running Siri AI and new software. The Verge calls it its new favorite smart display and says Siri AI is improved but still sometimes slow, while Engadget highlights its versatility as a home hub and 9to5Mac says it "earns its place."
Apple has released a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, its first update to the device in four years, which 9to5Mac reports adds Siri AI support, a faster chip, and an improved remote at a price of $299. Reviews from Engadget, The Verge, and 9to5Mac describe it as the best streaming device available, while Engadget and 9to5Mac note that its higher price makes it harder to recommend.
On Tuesday, Apple placed its Apple Support Community forums into a read-only state and announced they will close permanently on Friday, November 20. MacRumors reports that longtime contributors, some active for more than two decades, were not given advance notice and had no opportunity to post farewells.
Benzinga reported that shares of Nvidia, AMD, SanDisk, Broadcom and Apple were drawing investor attention, though the available report does not specify the reasons or any price movements.
Apple employee Eric Chen Su was arrested last week on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter after a fatal collision near North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue, next to the Apple Park Visitor Center, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office as reported by MacRumors. Apple responded to the crash with a statement saying "Our hearts are broken."
Apple's Invites app, an iCloud+ feature, has added two new features in its latest monthly update, according to 9to5Mac. The update lets hosts poll guests and adds a new emoji effect.
Google has confirmed that its Gemini AI chatbot app is rolling out on Apple CarPlay starting today, letting iPhone users hold Gemini Live conversations while driving, as the company already offers on Android Auto and Android Automotive. MacRumors reports that the dedicated app is launching worldwide in several languages and that Gemini conversations on a user's iPhone automatically sync to CarPlay.
T-Mobile is offering smartwatch deals that include up to $500 off the Google Pixel Watch 5, bringing its price as low as $30, and $250 off the Apple Watch Series 12, according to Fox News. The Apple Watch Series 12 deal is a buy-one-get-one offer that prices two watches at $850 before taxes.
The iPhone Duo launched just over two weeks ago, and The Verge reports that some day-one buyers are dissatisfied, while a 9to5Mac writer describes a mixed first week with the device. Separately, MacRumors reports, citing customer posts on its forums and X, that some buyers who ordered through Apple have seen estimated delivery dates move up from January 25 to between December 14 and December 21.
Apple's Support Community, its user-to-user help forum, has gone read-only ahead of a planned closure on November 20, according to The Register. The Register reports that it is unclear what will happen to the forum's archive.
According to 9to5Mac, Amazon's early Black Fri
Apple has placed its Apple Support Community, a discussion forum where users exchanged advice and troubleshooting help about Apple products, into read-only mode, according to The Verge. The Verge reports that a message from the company announces the forum will shut down next week.
Investor Dan Niles has bought Nvidia shares following a decline in the stock, according to Benzinga. Niles cited Apple's 2011 stock rally after Steve Jobs' departure as evidence that losing a visionary leader is not necessarily the end for a company, and said, "Don't know how it gets much more negative."
Apple announced that its Apple Support Community discussion forums will permanently close on Friday, November 20, a change users learned of from a message posted on the site. MacRumors reports that the forums are now read-only and no longer accept new posts.
Several stocks, including CoreWeave, Nvidia and NextNav, were among those moving in premarket trading on Wednesday, according to CNBC, which also reported analyst calls on companies such as Nvidia, Apple, CoreWeave, Corning, Unilever and Teradyne. Benzinga reported that CoreWeave, Riskified, Micron and other stocks were moving higher Wednesday, and also highlighted Rigetti Computing, ServiceNow, Costco and Nvidia as stocks drawing investor attention.
Nintendo has announced it will stop allowing users to sign in to their Nintendo Account with Apple or Google accounts, with MacRumors reporting the cutoff as January 26, 2027 and 9to5Google saying users have until January 25 to change how they sign in, including on the Nintendo Switch smartphone app. MacRumors adds that users will also no longer be able to create a Nintendo Account through either service and that Nintendo has not explained the change.
iFixit published a teardown of Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display, examining how Apple reduced its weight and comparing it with the 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro. The teardown shows that, because the display has no backlight, Apple uses dedicated LEDs to illuminate the glowing logo on the lid, with MacRumors reporting that four are used.
Google's Pixel Tag, a $30 tracker that works with Android devices and Google's Find Hub network, is Google's answer to Apple's AirTag and follows earlier Android trackers from companies including Samsung, Motorola, and Pebblebee. TechCrunch and The Verge report that the Pixel Tag is now available for purchase, while 9to5Google says that orders are not yet open despite early reviews being published.
Apple has launched a built-in accessibility feature for its Apple TV service that lets viewers turn on on-screen sign language interpretation for supported titles, with an interpreter appearing in the bottom-right corner of the screen, according to MacRumors. 9to5Mac reports the feature will initially cover some Apple original films and debuts this Friday with the new film Being Heumann, as well as F1.
