Smart home accessories that Apple reportedly helped LG develop could offer iPhone proximity controls and a way to begin setup before the devices have power, according to findings shared by the leaker known as " pdfu ." The findings concern the upcoming LG-branded accessory range that Bloomberg revealed earlier this week . The lineup reportedly includes a thermostat, temperature sensor, deadbolt lock, wired video doorbell, and several security cameras. Apple apparently co-developed the accessories. One of the features, called "Proximity Control," will surface a shortcut when an iPhone is tapped against or brought close to an accessory. Pdfu says the Dynamic Island will present an "Open Controls" option for products such as thermostats. Cameras and doorbells will instead display a camera viewer. The interaction will also apparently work on iPads and iPhones without a ‌Dynamic Island‌, using a notification that remains visible for 30 seconds. A setting in the Home app will let users switch proximity controls off after configuring the accessory. MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris identified the Dynamic Island references earlier this week. Pdfu says the underlying feature has appeared in code since iOS 27.0, with its settings changing during development. Earlier versions included an option to open controls automatically, but the enabled setting in iOS 27.2 currently asks users to open them through a prompt. According to the leaker, the accessories will use an identifier stored on an NFC tag alongside a Bluetooth Low Energy broadcast to support recognition and proximity interactions. Tapping a device for the first time will also produce ‌Dynamic Island‌ feedback as setup begins. Apple's "second-party" LG accessories will debut another Home feature: Proximity Control. As with HomePod, tapping or bringing iPhone near the accessory shows a hint in the Dynamic Island. An "Open Controls" button opens the accessory's controls. Cameras and doorbells show a camera viewer. An iPhone without a Dynamic Island or an iPad will show a 30-second notification instead. You can disable this behavior in the Home app after setup. You'll also see feedback in the Dynamic Island as iPhone launches setup when you first tap the accessory to pair it. Behind the scenes, the accessory writes an "apple-deviceid" in the Matter payload stored on its NFC tag that helps iOS identify it when tapped. It also broadcasts a Bluetooth Low Energy advert for Apple Proximity Control. The feature appears in code since iOS 27.0. In earlier versions, Apple showed three presentation options instead of the on/off toggle in iOS 27.2: • Never: Suppresses proximity controls. • Ask to Launch: Shows Dynamic Island hint or notification, which deep links the control card. • Launch Automatically: Shows control card. In the current implementation, the enabled state is equivalent to Ask to Launch. Home's helper text reads: "Show controls when you bring your iPhone near your [accessory]." The feature is still in active development across beta releases, so the final behavior may change. The Dynamic Island proximity control code in iOS 27.2 was first reported by @aaronp613 and @MacRumors. — pdfu (@itspdfu) October 9, 2026 The second feature, described in a separate post , will allow pairing to start while an accessory is unpowered. An iPhone will transfer its pairing identity and network credentials into the accessory's secure element using near-field communication (NFC). When the device receives power, it will connect to Wi-Fi or Thread, allowing a home hub to finish Matter setup. Pdfu says that this setup method will be exclusive to HomeKit . LG replaces the secure element's Matter NFC applet with a ‌HomeKit‌ applet, even though iOS 27 also supports standard Matter NFC. Conventional Matter pairing will remain available once the accessories are powered on. LG home accessories are set to debut with HomeKit-exclusive "tap to set up without power" feature, according to iOS 27 code and device firmware. When you tap your iPhone on the accessory, HomeKit pairing happens over NFC. Your iPhone's pairing identity and network credentials are stored in the accessory's NFC secure element. Once powered on, the accessory joins your Wi‑Fi or Thread network, and your home hub completes the Matter setup. • Apple's HomeKit-over-NFC implementation is separate from Matter NFC Commissioning. • Firmware for the LG lock and thermostat identifies an NXP SE051H Secure Element. • While iOS 27 supports standard Matter NFC commissioning, LG's firmware replaces NXP's Matter NFC applet in the secure element with a HomeKit applet. This suggests that NFC provisioning will be a HomeKit exclusive. You can still pair the accessories over Matter once they're powered on. (Shown here: Setup instruction asset for the LG lock) — pdfu (@itspdfu) October 8, 2026 Proximity Control is still being revised across beta releases, according to pdfu, so its behavior could change before shipping. Apple yesterday announced its " Welcome home " event for Tuesday, October 13, with a home hub, updated Apple TV 4K, and refreshed HomePod mini expected to be announced. Apple could provide a preview of LG's accessories, although Bloomberg says their release remains at least a few months away . Tags: Apple Home , HomeKit , LG , pdfu This article, " Leak Details iPhone Features for Apple's LG Home Accessories " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
When you add shutter buttons and lenses to an iPhone , it should improve the experience. The Telesin Master Grip Kit takes usable photos, but doesn't improve the experience or output, and is too expensive. Telesin Master Grip Kit for iPhone review I love iPhone photography and Apple has done a lot of work to ensure its computational photography system provides the best and most personal output with each photo. Sometimes, adding accessories can help enhance the experience and elevate the end product, but that isn't always the case. I've been testing the Telesin Mater Grip Kit for iPhone for a few weeks and I've struggled to find a reason to implement them in my photography workflow. Unlike other iPhone camera lens kits I've tested, like those from ShiftCam or Sandmarc , Telesin's is awkward to use and comes with some weird caveats. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple has asked some of its suppliers to cut production of iPhone 18 Pro components due to lower-than-expected demand, according to Nikkei Asia ($). Citing its own sources, the report claims that Apple has been more cautious about shipments since early September because of the rising cost of memory chips, leading to higher prices. Component orders for October were said to have been cut by at least 15 percent compared with what was originally requested. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, which is $100 more than the models they replace. Apple has publicly blamed AI-driven memory chip costs for the recent price increases across its lineup, which has seen prices of MacBooks and iPads tick up, as well as for iPhone 16 and 17 models and other products . Nikkei also said that softer demand between late August and October could be related to Apple changing its iPhone launch schedule. Rather than announcing its latest flagship iPhone series in one go, as it typically does, Apple is expected instead to release the regular iPhone 18 in the spring of 2027, alongside the lower-cost iPhone 18e and the ultra-thin iPhone Air 2, as part of a split launch strategy . The iPhone 18 Pro models feature 12GB of RAM, which is the same working memory as last year's iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. One rumor has it that Apple originally planned to equip the iPhone 18 Pro lineup with 16GB of RAM , but it may have ultimately decided against it due to the higher cost. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Tag: Nikkei Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders After Price Hike Dampens Demand " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
