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What Apple is reported to be working on, always marked as unconfirmed, with who reported it and how reliable they have been.

Abstract cover art for Apple Intelligence's reported December launch in China

Leak15 Oct

Apple Intelligence is coming to China in December with iOS 27.3, Bloomberg reports, but without Siri AI

Bloomberg reports Apple Intelligence will reach mainland China with iOS 27.3 in December, with the 2024 features only and no Siri AI. Apple has not confirmed it.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for reported iPhone Duo order increases and a JP Morgan note

Rumour13 Oct

Unconfirmed: a Chinese paper says iPhone Duo orders are up 30 per cent, as JP Morgan dismisses iPhone cut fears

Securities Times says Apple raised iPhone Duo orders 30 per cent, unconfirmed. JP Morgan calls iPhone 18 Pro cuts normal and lifts its target to 360 dollars.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Apple's reported Los Angeles creator events in late October

Leak13 Oct

Gurman: Apple will host Los Angeles creator events on 27 and 28 October for its new Macs and iPad mini

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple is planning influencer events in Los Angeles on the evening of 27 October and on 28 October for its Mac launch.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for the reported new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2

Leak12 Oct

Bloomberg says the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 ship on 30 October, with an A19 and an S10 inside

Mark Gurman says the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini ship on 30 October. Microphones in the Apple TV and a remote that can ring are only in testing.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for iPhone Duo demonstrations in Apple Stores

Leak12 Oct

Bloomberg: Apple will put more than 150 iPhone Duo demo units on Fifth Avenue, but stock will stay limited

Mark Gurman says Fifth Avenue gets more than 150 iPhone Duo demo units and typical stores about 20. Apple has enough stock to launch, but not much more.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Apple's reported HomeView smart home hub

Leak12 Oct

Bloomberg: Apple's home hub is called HomeView, ships in mid-November and launches without an App Store

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple's hub is called HomeView, runs on an A18, ships around mid-November and has no third-party apps at first.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Apple's reported iPad mini price rise and iPad delay

Leak12 Oct

Bloomberg: the OLED iPad mini will cost considerably more, and the A19 entry-level iPad slips to early 2027

Mark Gurman says the OLED iPad mini will be considerably more expensive than today's 599 dollar model, and the next entry-level iPad waits until early 2027.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for a rumoured Apple and ADT home security partnership

Rumour11 Oct

Unconfirmed: MacRumors says secret ADT technician hires point to an Apple partnership at the 13 October home launch

MacRumors says ADT has been hiring secretive technicians, issued them iPhones and delayed their briefing to October. Nothing confirms an Apple deal yet.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for iPhone Duo's personalised Hello screen

Leak10 Oct

Gurman: Apple Stores will put your name on iPhone Duo's Hello screen, on a phone with no Action Button or mute switch

Bloomberg's Gurman says US Apple Stores will set iPhone Duo to greet buyers by name on first start. The Duo also has no Action Button, so silent mode moves.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Proximity Control on LG's Apple Home accessories

Leak9 Oct

Code shows LG's Apple Home accessories opening controls from the Dynamic Island, as a HomeView trademark nears approval

Code in iOS 27.2 describes Proximity Control: bring an iPhone near an LG Apple Home accessory and its controls appear. Separately, a HomeView trademark is allowed.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for the reported 27 October MacBook Pro and iPad mini launch

Leak9 Oct

Bloomberg reports 27 October for the touchscreen MacBook Pro and OLED iPad mini, Apple's second launch this month

Bloomberg says Apple will launch OLED touchscreen MacBook Pros, an OLED iPad mini, an M6 MacBook Pro and an M6 iMac on or around 27 October.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Apple's Welcome home launch on 13 October

Leak8 Oct

Apple confirms a 13 October launch called Welcome home, with an invitation-only press event in Tribeca, New York

Apple has confirmed a 13 October launch with the tagline Welcome home and invited press to New York at 9am Eastern. What is expected, and what probably is not.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for the iPhone Air 2 thickness rumour

Rumour8 Oct

Unconfirmed: a Korean leaker says iPhone Air 2 will be about 5.2mm thin, the same as an unfolded iPhone Duo

A Naver blogger claims iPhone Air 2 is 0.4mm thinner than the 5.64mm original despite a bigger battery. Nothing corroborates it, and Apple has said nothing.

Pinkesh Gajera

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Apple Intelligence is coming to China in December with iOS 27.3, Bloomberg reports, but without Siri AI

Unconfirmed: a Chinese paper says iPhone Duo orders are up 30 per cent, as JP Morgan dismisses iPhone cut fears

Gurman: Apple will host Los Angeles creator events on 27 and 28 October for its new Macs and iPad mini

Bloomberg says the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 ship on 30 October, with an A19 and an S10 inside

Bloomberg: Apple will put more than 150 iPhone Duo demo units on Fifth Avenue, but stock will stay limited

Bloomberg: Apple's home hub is called HomeView, ships in mid-November and launches without an App Store

Bloomberg: the OLED iPad mini will cost considerably more, and the A19 entry-level iPad slips to early 2027

Unconfirmed: MacRumors says secret ADT technician hires point to an Apple partnership at the 13 October home launch

Gurman: Apple Stores will put your name on iPhone Duo's Hello screen, on a phone with no Action Button or mute switch

Code shows LG's Apple Home accessories opening controls from the Dynamic Island, as a HomeView trademark nears approval

Bloomberg reports 27 October for the touchscreen MacBook Pro and OLED iPad mini, Apple's second launch this month

Apple confirms a 13 October launch called Welcome home, with an invitation-only press event in Tribeca, New York

Unconfirmed: a Korean leaker says iPhone Air 2 will be about 5.2mm thin, the same as an unfolded iPhone Duo

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