Mesh technology offers whole home Wi-Fi coverage that is easily expandable by adding additional nodes, with Wi-Fi 6 offering faster speeds with lower latency compared to Wi-Fi 5, which was previously known as 802.11ac. HomeKit support, which rolled out with a software update last week, allows the AX4200 nodes to be managed through the Home app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, complete with improved network security options.
Nanoleaf, known for its range of smart lighting panels, recently launched new HomeKit-enabled "Elements Wood Look" hexagon lights with a wood grain veneer designed to offer a more natural lighting experience that blends in better with home decor and creates a cozy ambiance in the room. Apple is now carrying these lights for $299.95.
Other accessories added to Apple's online store include various protective cases and sleeves for the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and AirPods Pro, as well as Belkin's wall-mounted Wemo Stage Scene Controller that allows you to control smart lights, shades, thermostats, door locks and other HomeKit-enabled accessories.
Sunday February 1, 2026 10:08 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Last year, Apple launched CarPlay Ultra, the long-awaited next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles. Nearly nine months later, CarPlay Ultra is still limited to Aston Martin's latest luxury vehicles, but that should change fairly soon.
In May 2025, Apple said many other vehicle brands planned to offer CarPlay Ultra, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
In his Powe...
Sunday February 1, 2026 12:31 pm PST by Joe Rossignol
The calendar has turned to February, and a new report indicates that Apple's next product launch is "imminent," in the form of new MacBook Pro models.
"All signs point to an imminent launch of next-generation MacBook Pros that retain the current form factor but deliver faster chips," Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said on Sunday. "I'm told the new models — code-named J714 and J716 — are slated...
Sunday February 1, 2026 5:42 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple is planning to launch new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside macOS 26.3, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
"Apple's faster MacBook Pros are planned for the macOS 26.3 release cycle," wrote Gurman, in his Power On newsletter today.
"I'm told the new models — code-named J714 and J716 — are slated for the macOS 26.3 software cycle, which runs from...
Tuesday February 3, 2026 7:47 am PST by Joe Rossignol
We are still waiting for the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate to come out, so the first iOS 26.4 beta is likely still at least a week or two away. Following beta testing, iOS 26.4 will likely be released to the general public in March or April.
Below, we have recapped known or rumored iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 features so far.
iOS 26.3
iPhone to Android Transfer Tool
iOS 26.3 makes it easier...
Saturday January 31, 2026 10:51 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple recently updated its online store with a new ordering process for Macs, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro.
There used to be a handful of standard configurations available for each Mac, but now you must configure a Mac entirely from scratch on a feature-by-feature basis. In other words, ordering a new Mac now works much like ordering an...
Why the heck doesn't Apple buy TP-Link or Linksys or something and rebrand this as airport devices? I loved my Airport Extreme...so much easier to configure and reliable than the other routers at the time. They could totally charge "Apple Prices" for this too and most would willingly pay if the support and easy of use is there (maybe that is the issue! Routers are "tricky")?
I'm still running multiple Airport Extremes (wifi 5, 802.11ac) that are sharing from Ethernet.... and I never drop off and as long as they are faster than my Internet connection, I won't be updating. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Apple recently added several new products and accessories ('https://www.apple.com/shop/accessories/all/whats-new?page=1&s=newest') to its online store, including the Linksys Velop AX4200 mesh Wi-Fi 6 system, with one node priced at $249.95 ('https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HPN22LL/A/linksys-velop-ax4200-wifi-6-mesh-system'), a two-pack priced at $399.95, and a three-pack priced at $499.95.
Mesh technology offers whole home Wi-Fi coverage that is easily expandable by adding additional nodes, with Wi-Fi 6 offering faster speeds with lower latency compared to Wi-Fi 5, which was previously known as 802.11ac. HomeKit support, which rolled out with a software update last week ('https://www.macrumors.com/2021/07/14/linksys-velop-ax4200-homekit-support/'), allows the AX4200 nodes to be managed through the Home app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, complete with improved network security ('https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210544') options.
Apple is also now selling Logitech's trackpad/keyboard case for the fourth-generation iPad Air ('https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/24/logitech-combo-touch-keyboard-4th-gen-ipad-air/'), with key features including Smart Connector pairing, an adjustable kickstand, auto-adjusting backlit keys, and a cutout for charging the second-generation Apple Pencil without removing the case. The keyboard is available in gray for $199.95 ('https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HPNF2ZM/A/logitech-combo-touch-keyboard-case-with-trackpad-for-ipad-air-4th-generation').
Nanoleaf, known for its range of smart lighting panels, recently launched new HomeKit-enabled "Elements Wood Look" hexagon lights ('https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/03/nanoleaf-elements-smart-lighting-panels/') with a wood grain veneer designed to offer a more natural lighting experience that blends in better with home decor and creates a cozy ambiance in the room. Apple is now carrying these lights for $299.95 ('https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HPPM2ZM/A/nanoleaf-elements-wood-look-hexagons').
Other accessories added to Apple's online store include various protective cases and sleeves for the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and AirPods Pro, as well as Belkin's wall-mounted Wemo Stage Scene Controller ('https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HPPN2LL/A/belkin-wemo-stage-scene-controller') that allows you to control smart lights, shades, thermostats, door locks and other HomeKit-enabled accessories.
Article Link: Apple Adds New Products to Online Store, Including Linksys Velop Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Routers With HomeKit Support ('https://www.macrumors.com/2021/07/19/apple-online-store-whats-new-july-2021/')
The AX4200 routers *DO NOT SUPPORT HOMEKIT*!!! I have tried multiple times, even resetting the routers completely after the updates (supplied by Linksys) and it consistently tells me I "need to reboot the routers" and no, thats not it!
Linksys needs to get back to work on this one, and dont hype features that dont work!
The AX4200 routers *DO NOT SUPPORT HOMEKIT*!!! I have tried multiple times, even resetting the routers completely after the updates (supplied by Linksys) and it consistently tells me I "need to reboot the routers" and no, thats not it!
Linksys needs to get back to work on this one, and dont hype features that dont work!
Maybe this is why Apple dropped out of routers. It's too frustrating to support HomeKit correctly!
I had these routers and they kept randomly restarting all the time... I put a fan on them and they stopped doing it :/ So obviously overheating, their forums have so many people complaining about it..... build a fan in them next time Linksys.
('https://www.macrumors.com/2021/07/19/apple-online-store-whats-new-july-2021/')
