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2026
Apple launches Special Edition AirPods 5 with custom rangoli engraving in India
Apple launched a limited Special Edition AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case engraved with a custom rangoli design in India, priced at Rs 17,900, available through Apple Store Online, the Apple Store app and Apple's six India retail stores from 11 October to 11 November 2026 as part of its festive season initiative.
2026
Apple rolls out festive offers with up to Rs 15,000 cashback and no-cost EMI in India
Apple rolled out festive offers across its iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods portfolio in India, available from October 11 to November 11. The offers include up to Rs 15,000 in instant cashback on selected products using eligible cards, up to 12 months of no-cost EMI on select iPhone, Mac and iPad models, and six-month no-cost EMI on Apple Watch, AirPods and accessories.
2026
Apple's final Tim Cook earnings call shows quarterly revenue exceeded all of fiscal 2011
Apple held what the source describes as Tim Cook's final earnings call as CEO, where the company reported quarterly revenue greater than the total revenue it booked in all of fiscal 2011, the year Cook became CEO. The article also asks what that growth curve means for Apple under John Ternus.
2026
Apple tells suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro component production
Nikkei Asia reported that Apple has told some suppliers to cut production of components for its new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models; Apple shares were seen around 2% lower in premarket trading. CNBC has reached out to Apple for comment.
2026
Apple Watch Series 12 still $49 off after Prime Day
CNET reports that the newly released Apple Watch Series 12 remains $49 off even after Prime Day; the source text does not identify the retailer offering the discount.
2026
M5 Ultra Mac Studio with up to 512GB memory expected to launch in late October
A Mac Studio equipped with the new M5 Ultra chip and up to 512GB of memory is expected to launch in late October 2026, according to the report, which notes that current high-end Mac models are severely out of stock, the exact arrival timing is still unknown, and the product has not yet been listed on the Taiwan online store.
2026
New-generation iPad mini refresh with A20 Pro chip and OLED display expected this month
The iPad mini is expected to receive a new-generation refresh in October 2026, already spotted in system code, reportedly featuring the A20 Pro flagship chip and becoming the first model in the series with an OLED display, along with redesigned speakers and the first water resistance protection for the iPad line.
2026
Leak: Apple's upcoming iPad mini 8 said to feature 60Hz OLED display without ProMotion high refresh rate
Citing a leak from an unnamed Korean Naver blogger, tech outlet MyDrivers (快科技) reported on October 8, 2026 that Apple's upcoming iPad mini 8 will feature a 60Hz OLED display without ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh, an A20 Pro chip built on TSMC's 2nm process, 12GB of RAM with 128GB base storage, Apple's in-house N1 chip supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, eSIM-only cellular with a C1X or C2 modem, and IP68 dust/water resistance — a first for an iPad. The report adds that the starting price may rise further after the current iPad mini's $100 increase in June, with the launch expected this month.
2026
Apple reportedly to update 24-inch iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chips in the last week of October
According to a MacRumors report, Apple will update several Mac computers in the last week of October 2026, with the 24-inch iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro upgrading to M6 chips; the MacBook Pro is said to receive its biggest redesign in recent years, adding a touchscreen for the first time, adopting an OLED panel, and featuring a thinner and lighter body with a new Dynamic Island.
2026
iPhone Air 2 configuration details leaked ahead of expected spring 2027 launch
Overseas tipster Sanju Choudhary leaked multiple configuration details of Apple's iPhone Air 2, which is reported to be expected to launch in spring 2027: body thickness reduced from 5.6mm to 5.2mm, battery capacity raised to about 3500mAh, first-time VC vapor chamber cooling, an A20 Pro chip built on TSMC's 2nm process, Apple's self-developed C2 modem replacing C1X, and a dual 48MP rear camera setup (48MP main + 48MP ultra-wide), while keeping the 6.5-inch ProMotion OLED screen upgraded from M14 to M16 panel with a smaller Dynamic Island.
2026
Apple reportedly partners with LG to launch smart home devices
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is working on a new ecosystem of smart home devices via a partnership with LG. The devices, which include a smart lock, a thermostat, and a doorbell, are designed to integrate with Apple's upcoming smart home hub, which is reportedly set to launch on October 13.
2026
Apple M6 Mac mini discounted by up to $150 to lowest-ever prices
Apple's newly released M6 Mac mini has dropped in price by up to $150, reaching its lowest prices ever, as reported by 9to5Toys on 2026-10-05.
2026
Amazon discounts Apple AirPods Pro 3 to $179 for October Prime Day
During October Prime Day, Amazon is offering the Apple AirPods Pro 3 noise-canceling earbuds for $179 at Amazon, down from the original $249 (28% off). The report notes this is the first time the price has gone below $190 since Prime Day in June.
2026
India orders Bitchat removed from Apple and Google app stores
Bitchat, Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app, has disappeared from Apple’s App Store and Google Play in India after India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ordered Apple to remove the app under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act; Dorsey disclosed the Apple notice on Saturday, and Bitchat has become largely unavailable in India as a result of the restrictions.
2026
Apple to flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta Muse complaints
Apple said it will flag AI requests for Mac data, following complaints drawn by Meta's Muse, according to a Reuters report.
2026
Apple reportedly developing smart home security camera that does not record video
Apple is reportedly developing a smart home security camera, known by the program code J450, as part of a new Apple smart home ecosystem, according to Mark Gurman on the Power On podcast. The low-frame-rate, cylinder-shaped camera would analyze the home environment using on-device AI and offer facial recognition and text event descriptions, but would not record video footage.
2026
eMudhra cryptographic flaw disclosed
A security researcher identified weaknesses in private keys associated with eight intermediate Certificate Authorities used by eMudhra’s global TLS business. eMudhra acknowledged human errors in the key-generation process, while saying its infrastructure had not been compromised and no data was breached.
2026
China MIIT grants Apple network access licence for Alibaba Qwen and Tongyi Wanxiang models on iPhones
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently issued a network access licence to Apple, allowing Alibaba's Qwen and Tongyi Wanxiang models to be added to the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and earlier models. Bloomberg (as cited by UNN) reported Apple obtained permission at the end of September to use Alibaba's AI model on new iPhones; Apple had received preliminary approval in July this year, but consumer-version clearance still required additional permits.
2026
Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank as first banking partner
Apple began rolling out its Apple Pay payments service in India on Tuesday, with Axis Bank, the country's third-largest private-sector lender, as its first banking partner. The initial rollout is limited: it supports eligible Axis Bank cards on Visa and Mastercard but not India's homegrown RuPay network, and acceptance is restricted to merchants and payment terminals enabled for the service.
2026
Apple and Amazon face revived UK consumer lawsuit over product sales
Reuters reported that Apple and Amazon are facing a revived UK consumer lawsuit concerning product sales.