Apple's macOS 27 eliminates Time Machine backup support for Time Capsule devices. Users can continue backing up to network-attached storage alternatives.

• Reminder: macOS 27 Ends Time Machine Backups to Time Capsule (MacRumors)
• macOS 27 Golden Gate ends Time Machine compatibility (so, c’mon, Apple, revive your AirPort line-up) (MacTech)
• macOS 27 kills Time Capsule backups, but NAS hosts still work (AppleInsider)

Apple TV renewed the spy drama "Slow Horses" for Season 8. The network previously confirmed two additional seasons for the award-winning series.

• Slow Horses is back tonight, and Apple just confirmed two more seasons (9to5Mac)
• ‘Slow Horses’ Renewed for Season 8 at Apple TV (Variety)
• ‘Slow Horses’ Renewed for Season 8 at Apple TV (Hollywood Reporter)
• Apple TV announces eighth season for its award-winning spy drama, ‘Slow Horses’ (MacTech)
• Apple TV renews award-winning spy drama ‘Slow Horses’ for eighth season (MacDailyNews)

General Motors reversed its plan to eliminate Apple CarPlay from gas-powered vehicles. The automaker will allow CarPlay alongside native infotainment systems in future models.

• GM caves, CarPlay won't be cut from gas-powered vehicles (AppleInsider)
• GM finds splitscreen solution for CarPlay and Android Auto (Engadget)
• GM updates its trucks’ native software to coexist with CarPlay (The Verge)
• GM U-turns and says it will offer Apple’s CarPlay in some vehicles (MacTech)

Apple petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling related to its App Store policies. The tech giant argues it did not violate the underlying court order's terms.

• Apple asks U.S. Supreme Court to vacate App Store contempt finding, arguing it never violated the order’s text (MacDailyNews)
• Apple Asks Supreme Court to Throw Out App Store Contempt Ruling (MacRumors)
• Apple standing its ground in Epic's App Store fee suit (AppleInsider)

Apple is accelerating a global retail store redesign featuring three key changes. The overhaul brings back dedicated Genius Bars to locations worldwide.

• Apple's Newest Store Features Three Design Changes (MacRumors)
• Apple accelerates Retail Store overhaul, bringing back dedicated Genius Bars (MacDailyNews)

Apple's new Siri AI in iOS 27 requires users to join a waitlist for access. Interested users can sign up through their device settings.

• Reminder: iOS 27's All-New Siri AI Has a Waitlist, Here's How to Sign Up (MacRumors)
• You need to join the Siri AI waitlist before you can use it (AppleInsider)
• Here are the requirements to get Siri AI in iOS 27 (9to5Mac)

Apple introduced an opt-in feature in iOS 27 allowing users to contribute Siri data to AI model training. Users can disable the setting in preferences to prevent their voice data from being used.

• Apple Intelligence Adds Opt-In Siri Data Training in iOS 27 (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))
• You should probably have the "Improve Siri & Dictation" setting off — here's why (Engadget)
• How to make sure that Apple won't use your Siri AI data to improve its models (AppleInsider)
• iOS 27 adds new opt-in setting for sharing data to improve Apple’s Foundation Models (9to5Mac)

Apple released macOS Golden Gate with an upgraded Siri AI. The new operating system introduces enhanced AI-powered productivity features.

• macOS Golden Gate is here and Siri AI is its remarkable best (AppleInsider)
• Siri AI is here as Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and other major OS updates (Engadget)
• macOS 27 is available now (The Verge)
• macOS 27: new Siri takes on AI productivity apps (TechCrunch)
• macOS Golden Gate Now Available With Siri AI, Visual Intelligence and More (MacRumors)

Apple released watchOS 27 for Apple Watch Tuesday, adding enhanced Siri capabilities and improved health tracking features. The update includes new watch faces and Smart Stack improvements.

• Apple brings smarter Siri and better health tracking to Apple Watch in watchOS 27 (AppleInsider)
• watchOS 27 now available for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new (9to5Mac)
• Apple Releases watchOS 27 With Siri AI, New Watch Face, Smart Stack Improvements and More (MacRumors)

Apple released visionOS 27, integrating Siri AI into Vision Pro. The update adds new spatial computing features and experiences.

• Apple Releases visionOS 27 With Siri AI and New Spatial Experiences (MacRumors)
• visionOS 27 adds Siri AI to your spatial computing environment (AppleInsider)
• visionOS 27 is here for Apple Vision Pro with these new features (9to5Mac)
• visionOS 27 Brings Siri AI and New Spatial Features to Vision Pro (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))

Apple released tvOS 27 for Apple TV 4K with new features. The update removes a feature some users relied on.

• tvOS 27 available now for Apple TV 4K, here’s everything new (9to5Mac)
• Apple Releases tvOS 27 (MacRumors)

Apple released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware compatible with iOS 27. The update includes customizable EQ features for audio enhancement.

• Apple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware, more for iOS 27 (9to5Mac)
• Apple updates AirPods as iOS 27 adds customizable EQ (AppleInsider)
• Apple Releases New AirPods Firmware With iOS 27 Features (MacRumors)
• Apple releases new firmware for the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Max, and AirPods 4 (MacTech)

Apple released iOS 27 with an overhauled Siri AI assistant featuring enhanced capabilities. The update also includes changes to Photos and other system improvements.

• iOS 27 Is Here. It’s Time to Meet the New, Improved Siri. (Wall Street Journal)
• Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant, is here (Apple Newsroom)
• iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri (AppleInsider)
• iOS 27 arrives with a smarter Siri and fixes you’ll actually notice (Cult of Mac)
• With iOS 27, I’m actually using Siri again (TechCrunch)

iOS 27 code reveals Apple's Siri AI system can be replaced with Anthropic's Claude or OpenAI's ChatGPT. The discovery suggests Apple is building flexibility into its voice assistant architecture.

• Apple's Siri AI Can Be Swapped Out for Claude, ChatGPT, Code Shows (MacRumors)
• Siri AI is built to be replaceable by Claude or ChatGPT (AppleInsider)
• iOS 27 code shows you may be able to replace Siri AI with Claude or ChatGPT [Poll] (9to5Mac)

iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders started slower than expected, with wait times extending into October. Customers who haven't ordered face longer delays than those who pre-ordered earlier.

• iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Start Slower Than Expected (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))
• iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders off to a surprisingly slow start (AppleInsider)
• Didn't Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro Yet? Here's How Long the Wait is Now (MacRumors)
• iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders: Here’s what still arrives on launch day (9to5Mac)
• Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone 18 Pro Yet? Wait Times Are Even Longer Now (MacRumors)

Apple began accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Customers can now reserve the new models ahead of their release.

• iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Now Available to Pre-Order (MacRumors)
• You can now pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max (9to5Mac)
• Preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now live (AppleInsider)
• iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max preorders are now open (Cult of Mac)
• Where to preorder the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (The Verge)

Apple claims its Series 12 Watch has the most accurate heart-rate sensor among wearables. The company released data supporting the health feature's accuracy compared to rivals.

• Apple Watch has the most accurate heart-rate sensor of any wearable (MacDailyNews)
• Apple shares the data behind Apple Watch Series 12’s biggest health claim (9to5Mac)
• Apple Watch heart rate accuracy vs. rivals: devil is in the details (AppleInsider)

Apple's iOS 27 code suggests the company is preparing to introduce advertisements within Visual Intelligence. The feature, which uses the iPhone camera to identify objects, could generate new revenue through targeted ads.

• Apple Considering Ads Inside Visual Intelligence, Code Suggests (MacRumors)
• Apple is laying groundwork for ads in Visual Intelligence (AppleInsider)
• iOS 27 Code Hints at Ads in Apple Visual Intelligence (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))
• Visual Intelligence ads may be coming to your iPhone with iOS 27 (Cult of Mac)

iPhone 18 Pro benchmarks show the A20 Pro chip delivers significant speed improvements over its predecessor. The new processor outperforms the iPhone 17 Pro across multiple performance metrics.

• iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Benchmarks Reveal Speed of A20 Pro Chip (MacRumors)
• You'll feel the speed improvement in iPhone 18 Pro, if these benchmarks are legit (AppleInsider)

Apple hid a Dogcow easter egg in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate's settings app. The classic Mac reference delights longtime Apple fans.

• A Dogcow Appears in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate’s Liquid Glass Settings (512 Pixels)
• Apple hid a classic Mac easter egg in the iOS 27 Settings app (9to5Mac)
• iOS 27 has an Easter egg that will delight longtime Apple fans (MacWorld)