Samsung Follows Apple’s AI Strategy With Perplexity-Powered Bixby

While Apple is moving toward a multi-model AI strategy for Siri, Samsung appears to be following a similar path by integrating Perplexity’s AI into its Bixby assistant for the upcoming Galaxy S26. According to the well-regarded tipster @chunvn8888 on X (Twitter), the arrangement would see Samsung’s Bixby continuing to handle basic on-device requests such as …
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Hikawa iPhone Grip Sold Out on Apple Store – But New Colors Available for Preorder

Apple’s online store has sold out of the limited-edition Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand accessibility accessory it debuted late last week. However, two new color options in production are set to be released in early December and can be pre-ordered directly from Hikawa’s website. Hikawa is offering the MagSafe-compatible Grip and Stand in Cobalt and …
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New Apple Ad Highlights iPhone 17 Pro’s Vapor Chamber Cooling

Apple has published a new ad for the iPhone 17 Pro on its YouTube channel, highlighting the device’s vapor chamber cooling and A19 Pro chip. Titled “Peak Performance,” the minute-long ad opens with a man running through an arid desert landscape when storm clouds coalesce above him. A drop of water falls from the sky …
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iOS 27 Will Reportedly Have Two Key Upgrades

iOS 27 will reportedly have two major elements: quality improvements and new AI features. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said that iOS 27 will be similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is focused on improving “quality and underlying performance” over adding new features. Gurman said …
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Gurman: Tim Cook Likely to Remain Apple CEO Until at Least Mid-2026

Earlier this month, the Financial Times reported that Apple is preparing for Tim Cook to step down as CEO of the company “as soon as next year.” While the report said that Apple is unlikely to name a new CEO before its next earnings report in late January, it went on to explain that an …
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Apple’s 11th Gen iPad Drops to $279 for Black Friday

Amazon this week is taking $70 off Wi-Fi models of Apple’s 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $279.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, matching the all-time low price on this model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a …
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Amazon Kicks Off Black Friday Sale With Major Discounts on Apple Accessories, TVs, and More

Black Friday deals have begun, and Amazon is one of the best places you can find steep discounts on numerous products this week. We’ve already collected all of the best Apple-related deals you’ll find at Amazon (and other retailers) in our Apple Black Friday Deals post, so below you’ll find other discounts on devices like …
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Get Apple TV for $5.99 Per Month in Black Friday Deal

Just ahead of Black Friday, Apple is offering an Apple TV promotion for new and returning subscribers. Eligible customers can get six months of Apple TV for just $5.99 per month. After the six-month period, the subscription price will increase to $12.99, which is the regular price for the Apple TV service. At $5.99 per …
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