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Today in Apple history: Apple Park gets the official go-ahead

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Apple Park
Apple's spectacular new campus gained city approval on this day in 2013.
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November 19: Today in Apple history: Apple Park approved by Cupertino City Council November 19, 2013: Apple gets final approval from the Cupertino City Council to proceed with building a massive second campus to house the iPhone-maker’s growing army of workers in California. Regarding the new Apple headquarters, Cupertino Mayor Orrin Mahoney issues a simple message: “Go for it.”

However, the massive structure — with an innovative circular design that will earn it the nickname “the spaceship” — remains years away from opening, despite Apple’s ambitious schedule.

6 hidden Apple One perks you might not know about but should

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Sure, Apple One bundles save you money, but lesser-known perks make them even better.
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Apple One makes life easier (and cheaper) by bundling multiple Apple services together — and hidden perks make everything even better. The initial draw is that you gain access to services like Apple TV, iCloud and Apple Music at a reduced price. But there’s more to each of these services than meets the eye.

There are several lesser-known features you might not know about. Some enhance your day-to-day experience, while others will help you save even more money.

Today in Apple history: First M1 Macs usher in the wonderful world of Apple silicon

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The M1 MacBook Air, M1 MacBook Pro and M1 Mac mini.
The first three M1 Macs: the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini.
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November 17: Today in Apple history: M1 Macs usher in the wonderful world of Apple silicon

November 17, 2020: Apple releases the first three Macs powered by the company’s new M1 chip. The Apple silicon processor sparks a renaissance at Apple, with the excellent new computers surprising nearly everyone with their bold mix of power and efficiency.

The switch to Apple silicon could not have come soon enough for Apple. The era of Intel-powered Macs began promisingly enough, but went out with a long whimper. The stark contrast in Apple’s commitment to the platform, and the unbelievable value the new Mac models offered, made the Apple silicon era a golden age for the Mac.

How Apple silicon triggered a Mac renaissance

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Apple silicon has taken the Mac to the next level.
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Not too long ago, the Mac was in a truly bad place — and then Apple silicon came along and radically reinvented the computer. With Apple’s destiny entirely within its own hands, rather than hamstrung by Intel processors, we’ve seen what Cupertino is capable of: delivering absolute computing magic on a regular, annual cycle, across its entire lineup.

With the first three Apple silicon Macs turning 5 on November 17, it’s worth reflecting on how the past half-decade has radically reinvented the Mac.

The most surprising tweaks in iOS 26.2 beta 2 you need to know

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iOS 26.2 beta 2 packs a surprising number of changes.
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Apple’s latest iOS 26.2 beta 2 may look like a minor update on the surface, but it hides a handful of clever changes. It builds on the changes found in iOS 26.2 beta 1 to deliver an even better experience. 

Below are all the changes and tweaks iOS 26.2 beta 2 brings to your iPhone.

You won’t believe what Apple just added to Vision Pro gaming

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Apple now directly sells Sony's PSVR2 controllers for the Vision Pro.
Apple now directly sells Sony's PSVR2 controllers for the Vision Pro.
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Apple just started selling PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers on its website, offering Vision Pro gamers a route to a whole new level of interaction. The accessories, which Sony does not sell separately, should arrive in Apple Stores on November 17.

The PSV R2 Sense controllers wrap around each hand and feature a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and built-in buttons, triggers and analog sticks for enhanced VR gaming. Adding them to your Vision Pro setup should take gaming to a whole new level.

Apple gives old HomeKit architecture a few more months to live

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iOS 16.2 bring in a new Home architecture upgrade option.
Have you upgraded to the new HomeKit architecture?
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The older Apple Home architecture will live for a few more months. Apple previously planned on phasing out the architecture in late 2025. 

Instead, the HomeKit architecture will stop functioning on February 10, 2026.

7 exciting features to expect from Siri’s 2026 AI upgrade

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Tim Cook confirmed AI-enhanced Siri should arrive in 2026. Here's a reminder of what that will mean.
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Apple’s long-delayed AI-powered Siri upgrade remains on track for a 2026 debut, CEO Tim Cook said Thursday. That offers some reassurance to users after multiple setbacks pushed the originally planned 2024 release back by more than a year.

So, what can we expect from a smarter Siri voice assistant when it finally arrives? 

10 best Halloween deals on Apple gear and accessories

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Halloween sale on Apple
You can get some scary-good deals on MacBooks, iPads, chargers and more.
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Halloween may not be as big a shopping event as Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, but you can still scare up some spooktastic deals on Apple gear and accessories for various Apple devices. We hunted down 10 must-see bargains on MacBooks, iPads, AirTags, chargers, power stations, headphones and speakers. 

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