This digest compiles the latest from Apple Insider.
Today’s Apple Insider Roundup
Rumor suggests obvious: iPhone Fold to be eSIM only
A popular rumor monger shared that the iPhone Fold will most likely be eSIM only, which seems obvious, given it will be based on the eSIM-only iPhone Air.
The iPhone Air is controversially only available with an eSIM, which introduces some immediate limitations on the global market. It even delayed the launch of the slim iPhone in China to mid-October due to regulatory issues.
The iPhone Fold is likely to run into a similar problem. Instant Digital shared what seems like more guesswork than rumor on Weibo, first shared by MacRumors, where they say iPhone Fold “has a great probability of not having a SIM card.”
Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely
Netflix beats Apple to buy Warner Bros
Despite reports that Apple TV was in talks to buy Warner Bros whole library, the venerable film studio has been bought by Netflix.
From its start in 2019, a criticism of Apple TV has been that its catalog of films and TV shows is minuscule compared to rivals such as Disney+ and Netflix. It was constantly rumored to be looking to buy a library of films, and in October 2025, Warner Bros executives were said to be talking with it and others.
At that point, Warner Bros had reportedly rejected bids from Paramount Skydance, leaving Apple TV, Netflix, Comcast, and Amazon in the running. According to trade paper Deadline, though, Netflix has now sealed the deal.
Alan Dye & John Giannandrea are leaving Apple on this week's AppleInsider Podcast
Your AppleInsider Podcast host Wesley Hilliard is joined by guest Tim Chaten to discuss the implications of Apple’s latest high-profile departures, plus they get into the future of Apple Vision Pro on AppleInsider+.
OpenAI could be working on an integration that ties Apple Health data to ChatGPT, though nothing about it is known so far. It could work by sending user data to OpenAI servers, or it may utilize the private connection via Siri that ensures user data isn’t saved or used for training.
John Giannandrea is retiring from Apple, but it may not be for the reason you think. Many believe Apple’s AI rollout would lead to Giannandrea’s ultimate departure, but Apple has chosen to replace him with another just like him.
How to buy a used Mac and not get ripped off
Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don’t check carefully, you might inherit someone else’s issues or just get ripped off. Here’s what to look for.
The secondhand market offers great deals, but it may have machines still linked to an Apple ID or managed by a company. Additionally, some might be hiding expensive hardware issues.
Apple designs its computers to be durable, making them great for resale. Even a five-year-old MacBook Air can still feel fast, and older Intel models often support modern macOS versions.
End of today’s Apple Insider roundup.
