The iPad mini is an unsung hero in the iPad lineup. When I talk to MacSparky Labs members, quite often the iPad mini is their favorite iPad. And the reason for that is that it’s the iPad for non-iPad Pro users. There are some…
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My 512GB Mac Studio Bet
Apple promised the 512GB Mac Studio for late October, so I think we’re very likely to see it at tomorrow’s “Pro and tell” event. The timing and pro focus certainly fit. The question is, in this market, how much will Apple charge to go…
Continue reading →Apple’s Second Chance in the Home
This week, Apple announced some new products specifically aimed at the home. These include HomeView, a shared display for home controls, FaceTime, and Siri AI, along with a new Apple TV 4K and a second-generation HomePod mini. There’s also the Apple Home Collection, with…
Continue reading →Apple’s New Home Lineup
Apple announced three new home products this morning: HomeView, a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. They're available to preorder today, with the speaker arriving first and the other two following in November. Apple HomeView Apple's new HomeView is the most interesting,…
Continue reading →Tyler Stalman Reviews the iPhone 18 Pro Camera
Tyler Stalman is one of my favorite authorities on Apple camera gear. His explanation of exactly what the new variable aperture system means for photographers was instructional for me. There’s a lot more to learn in his full review of the iPhone 18 Pro…
Continue reading →Why I’m Buying the iPhone Duo Instead of the iPhone 18 Pro Max
I’ve made my choice. I’m buying the iPhone Duo instead of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here’s my full explanation and my read on the tradeoffs.
Continue reading →Two Apple Event Videos Worth Watching
There is a lot to process after this week’s Apple event. If you’re still sorting through it all, I found two videos worth your time. First is Marques Brownlee’s iPhone 18 Pro/Duo Impressions: Mogged. Marques has a good feel for this stuff, and I…
Continue reading →A Few Thoughts Following Apple’s September 2026 iPhone Event
Apple today announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, and new Apple Watches. Here are a few initial thoughts. The Event John Ternus looked comfortable during his first product event as Apple CEO. And he got to introduce “one more thing” straight…
Continue reading →A Truce on App Store Fees, Still No Siri AI in Europe
We got news that Apple has settled the App Store fee dispute with the European Union, which is good. If Apple can get out of this mess with a negotiated deal instead of years of litigation and penalties, they should consider themselves ahead of…
Continue reading →The Vision Pro’s Uncertain Future
For some time now, I’ve believed that while the Vision Pro is on a slow burn at Apple, its future was certain. The incoming CEO, John Ternus, has said several times that he believes this is part of Apple’s future. We’ve heard lots of…
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