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October 2026

Welcome to October!

Another month down, and we’re into October already. This is where things start to get a little busier, as we all start looking towards the end of the year - and trying to get everything done before then. Plus, those “last minute lists” start to appear!

We’re also starting to see some warmer weather, which always seems to make the days go by a little better.

On the Apple front, there are a few quiet rumours that we may see some hardware updates this month. We also have the release of the iPhone Duo, so that will be interesting to see once it starts getting into people’s hands! And I’m still hanging out for that new Apple TV, which will hopefully finally make an appearance - still waiting for that one to be announced.

We also had all the new operating systems released following Apple’s September announcements. While they bring plenty of new features, I’m still recommending waiting a little longer before installing them, as there have already been a few “hiccups” reported by some users. I’ll keep an eye on things and update the News page as the month goes on.

I hope everyone has a great October - and that things don’t get too spooky towards the end of the month! 🎃

Apple Event on October 13?

Apple could be preparing for another event on Tuesday, October 13, with reports suggesting several new products are due to be announced. Expected releases include an all-new Apple smart home hub, a second-generation HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV 4K, with Apple’s new Siri AI expected to feature heavily across the new devices.

It isn’t yet clear whether Apple will hold a full online event or announce the products through its Newsroom, although the completely new smart home hub could warrant a proper presentation. If an event is happening, Apple is expected to confirm the details soon.

Source: MacRumors

Concept illustration of a possible Apple Home Hub

What Could Apple’s New Home Hub Look Like?

Interested in what Apple’s rumoured new Home Hub might be? MacRumors has put together a useful guide covering what the device may look like, how it could work and some of the features we might see - including smart home controls, Siri AI, FaceTime, music, calendars and more. With the Home Hub rumoured to be one of the products Apple could unveil on October 13, it could be a very interesting addition to Apple’s range.

Read the full article: Apple’s Smart Home Hub - Everything We Know So Far - MacRumors

Apple Mail and Microsoft 365 syncing warning illustration

Do You Use Microsoft 365/Exchange in Apple Mail? Be Aware It Could Stop Working

Microsoft has recently started rolling out a change that disables Exchange Web Services (EWS) - the protocol Apple’s Mail app on Mac currently uses to connect to Microsoft 365 work accounts. Unfortunately, this means some users may find that their Microsoft 365 email suddenly stops syncing correctly in Apple Mail.

Microsoft isn’t permanently shutting down EWS until 1 April 2027 (and no, unfortunately that’s not an early April Fools’ joke), but the current phased rollout has already started disabling it for some organisations.

If your email stops working, whoever manages your Microsoft 365 account can temporarily re-enable EWS to get Apple Mail working again. Apple is working with Microsoft to move Mail and its other Mac apps to the newer Microsoft Graph API, although that update hasn’t arrived yet.

In the meantime, another option is to use Microsoft Outlook for that particular email account. This change doesn’t affect iPhones or iPads, as they use a different protocol to connect to Microsoft 365.