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Apple's long-expected MacBook Pro revision with the range's first OLED display and first touch-enabled screen was originally expected in the next few months, but is now likely to launch in the next few weeks. The current MacBook Pro While iPhone Duo pre-orders have not even started yet , and attention has turned to Apple's home products expected on October 13 , the MacBook Pro redesign is also near. There is still a chance that it will slip to early 2027, but most recent leaks point to an October or November 2026 release. The key change is to be the screen used for both the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro . It's expected to be Apple's first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro, even though the company has previously decried the idea . Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Award-winning camera app Halide Mark III has been updated to version 3.2, bringing dedicated support for iPhone 18 Pro by broadening user control over the device's new variable aperture camera system. Apple's stock Camera app lets iPhone 18 Pro owners choose from a four-stop variable aperture ranging from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0, delivering around 50 percent better low-light performance and giving users more optical control over depth of field. Halide 3.2 does away with that four-stop limitation and instead lets you select any ƒ-stop setting within the camera's full range. There are two styles of aperture control in the app. The first is Aperture Priority mode, where you can set the ƒ-stop and the app handles the shutter speed and ISO to properly expose the shot. The other style is Manual mode, which gives users full control over all three settings. This includes ISO settings – something that Apple's stock Camera app doesn't offer manual control over. Halide has said it is also considering adding f-stop presets in future updates, based on user feedback. Elsewhere in this update though, Halide 3.2 adds two new film simulations, or photographic looks: Dawn and Quicksilver. Dawn features "filmic warmth in mid-tones and highlights, paired with rich yet gentle shadows and subtle complementary cool colors." Quicksilver is described as a "high contrast and muted color" that simulates a "silver-retention alternative process." Halide's developers call it an "excellent midpoint between color and stark black-and-white." Lastly, version 3.2 introduces a new 16:9 aspect ratio shooting mode for those who want to use a wider framing. iPhone 18 Pro: Using the New Variable Aperture Lens Halide 3.2 is available to download on the App Store , and costs $69.99 as a one-time purchase price, or $19.99 for an annual subscription. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Tag: Halide Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone 18 Pro Aperture Control Goes Fully Manual in Halide 3.2 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
In a year with no base model and a new very high-end model, the iPhone 18 Pro has a lot to prove. After a few weeks testing it, pro and average users alike will find a lot to love. iPhone 18 Pro review: The black iPhone 18 Pro is a substantial upgrade For the fall 2026 event, Apple mixed things up. Instead of introducing a new base phone, a new iPhone Air , and two new Pros, Apple debuted the two Pros and the iPhone Duo . Although the iPhone Duo has yet to launch, its announcement may affect purchase plans among prospective iPhone 18 Pro buyers. A new iPhone Air, meanwhile, isn't expected until early 2027. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A federal judge didn't buy Oppo's OpenAI-like arguments about IP theft by an engineer that allegedly took Apple Watch trade secrets to Oppo. Oppo Watch X3 - image credit: Oppo. In August 2025 , Apple accused ex-employee Chen Shi of sharing confidential Apple Watch details with Chinese rival Oppo. According to Courthouse News , he is accused of having done so in order to secure a job with what US District Judge Eumi Lee calls "a generous salary." Now Judge Lee has ruled that the case can proceed. Specifically, she said that Apple's claims of breach of contract alone are sufficient that she would not dismiss the case. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
