HomeKit Weekly: Getting back to the basics with a HomeKit mini smart plug

When people ask me where to start with building out their HomeKit, I always come back to the same answer: start small. And by small, I mean a HomeKit-compatible smart plug. These devices are inexpensive, easy to install, and perfect for dipping your toes into automation and scenes within Apple’s smart home environment. They also make great gifts for friends and family who might not be ready for a full HomeKit setup but want a taste of the convenience. This week, we’re looking at

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Apple will launch new ‘homeOS’ this year, here’s what’s coming

Apple has a big software year ahead, with major redesigns coming to iOS 19 , macOS 16 , and even iPadOS 19 . But the company also has a brand new OS expected to launch this year. Here’s everything we know about Apple’s new ‘homeOS.’

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Apple shares new ‘hands on’ video touting Apple Intelligence features

While some of the most anticipated Apple Intelligence features have yet to ship , Apple is ramping up its marketing of the ones that have. In a new video posted on YouTube, Apple goes in-depth on features like Genmoji, Image Playground, Clean Up in Photos, and more.

“Get to know Apple Intelligence, a powerful set of features built into your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, to help you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly,” Apple says.

Here are the Apple Intelligence


Jony Ive spotted filming something in San Francisco this week

Jony Ive’s 20-year run at Apple may have ended five years ago, but there’s still interest in what the iconic designer is working on these days.

The latest Jony Ive project appears to be a commercial of some sort, according to some around San Francisco.

“Seems like a pretty large crew and they are using a drone to film a shot of a man walking down the hill,” someone wrote on the forum.

“My husband and I were somehow waved across an intersection and

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Silo season 3 is coming: Here’s everything we know right now

Severance is far from the only sci-fi hit in the . The dystopian thriller aired its second season last fall, and season 3 is well under way. Here’s everything we know so far about Silo season 3.

Silo season 2 ended on a bit of a cliffhanger.

While the series to this point has been set almost exclusively inside underground silos, the season 2 finale shook things up.

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Apple Silicon

Tim Cook said the thing about C1 that Apple wouldn’t say before

Apple’s C1 modem launched this year in the iPhone 16e, but without much company fanfare. But Tim Cook just expressed C1’s strengths in a way that Apple—for good reason—shied away from previously.

When Apple launched C1, it was the culmination of many years of effort. But unlike lots of the company’s other innovations, Apple had to be careful not to tout C1’s benefits too highly.

Why? Because Qualcomm’s competing modem is still

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Apple taps Anthropic for AI coding as developers await Swift Assist

While Apple works to boost Apple Intelligence, the company is reportedly teaming up with Anthropic to integrate Claude with Xcode, Apple’s integrated development environment. However, Xcode with Claude integration could just be an internal tool for Apple.

exclusively reports on the unannounced partnership between Apple and Anthropic. According to Gurman, Apple hasn’t decided if the version of Xcode that integrates with Claude will be released outside of Apple.

Apple will roll out the software internally and hasn’t yet decided whether to launch it publicly, said


The Pro Max’s reign as ‘best’ iPhone is almost over

Apple’s iPhone lineup is set for major shakeups in the coming years. Starting this fall, there won’t be a clear ‘best iPhone’ like there historically has been. The Pro Max’s claim to the crown will, more than ever before, find itself hotly contested.

If someone wants to buy the ‘best’ iPhone today, the choice is fairly straightforward.

iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max are the answer, depending on size preferences.

Historically though, the Pro Max has often had

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2025 Miami Grand Prix live stream: How to follow F1 race weekend on Apple devices

Lewis Hamilton may have been hanging around Apple Park recently, but both Hamilton and the Formula 1 action are in Miami today through Sunday. The 2025 Formula 1 season roars into the U.S. this weekend with the highly anticipated Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome. Whether you’re an avid F1 enthusiast or just looking to catch some thrilling racing action, here’s how you can tune in and follow along on your Apple devices.

All times Eastern Time Zone

Friday, May 2


Feature Request: Apple should offer instant access to overseas eSIMs when traveling

If there’s one thing likely to put the damper on any overseas trip, it’s racking up a huge data roaming bill on your iPhone . I once managed to notch up a bill of about $40 in the 15 minutes between switching on my phone after the plane landed and organizing a local data plan while inside the airport terminal.

These days, I have a simple solution to instantly acquiring a local eSIM at a competitive price, but using this on a recent trip made me think how sensible

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