MacBook Pro with PROLED review, new iPad mini hands-on, and iOS 27.3 features

It's another bumper week, with Chance’s hands-on reviews of both the new iPad mini and the new MacBook Pro to discuss, especially around just how good the OLED display looks, and how touchscreens fit into the Mac ecosystem. Also, iOS 27.3 is packed with a bunch of new features, including updates to Safari, Siri AI, StandBy and more, and the new audio recap features are now testable on Apple Watch.

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Links

MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: A lot more than touch



New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more



Everything new in iOS 27.3 beta 1 so far



iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3 add Vertical Tabs, Adaptive Dark Mode, and more to Safari



iOS 27.3 expands Siri AI with many new capabilities across Apple apps



Developers can now create advanced 'app skills' for Siri AI



iOS 27.3 brings the iPhone Duo’s revamped StandBy to other iPhones



iOS 27.3 introduces new iPhone Duo feature for one-handed use



Apple announces Fitness+ Gym Strength program with personalized workout plans



iOS 27.3 adds all-new Apple Health app, details here



watchOS 27.3 beta adds new Siri Recap and Live Rewind features for Apple Watch