This digest compiles the latest from Apple Insider.
Today’s Apple Insider Roundup
Apple Fitness+ expands to 28 new countries with AI dubbing
Apple Fitness+ is spreading into 28 more countries, with the workout tool doing so thanks to the help of generative AI translation.
Apple is bringing Apple Fitness+ to new territories starting from December 15, it has declared, as part of a wider expansion of the service. Consumers in 28 new markets will be able to carry out the workouts using the Apple Watch-enabled tool.
The expansion plans, detailed on Monday, include growing to Chile, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and other countries on December 15. There will also be an expansion to Japan early in 2026.
New leak revives claim of under-display Face ID for iPhone 18 Pro
Continuing the back and forth of rumors over under-display Face ID, a new leak claims that Apple plans to introduce it in the iPhone 18 Pro in 2026.
Ever since the notch first appeared in the iPhone X, there have been claims that Apple would remove it by placing a Face ID underneath the display. Most recently, though, rumors have conflicted, with a leak in September 2025 saying it was coming to the iPhone 18 Pro, but one in November 2025 saying it wasn’t.
Now, leaker “Smart Pikachu” on Chinese social media site Weibo claims that Apple is testing a new process that would enable it. Depending on the machine translation used, the technology is either “stitching” or “spliced” micro-transparent glass.
Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible
Black strap gives hope for new Apple Vision Pro colors
Apple considered producing a version of the Apple Vision Pro in black, and could still do so in the future, if an image of a reportedly leaked internal version of the headset is accurate.
The Apple Vision Pro is very much a light-colored device, with official accessories to match. However, it seems Apple may have thought about creating a version with a different color palette.
A photograph shared by Apple prototype collector Kosutami on X displays what appears to be the power strap of the Apple Vision Pro. Also seen in the image is the circular connector to the battery pack and one of the Audio Pods.
Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible
Apple Manufacturing Academy goes nationwide with new online training
Apple has followed up its in-person Manufacturing Academy with a new program that sees its small- and medium-sized business training go online.
Back in July 2025, Apple announced its first Apple Manufacturing Academy would open in Detroit. It was part of Apple’s existing $500 billion investment in US businesses, and the first attendees praised the company for the quality of its training.
Now that two-day in-person academy has been retooled to be an ongoing, online program for firms across the States.
Wedbush raises its Apple price target to $350 over AI expectations and staff changes
Investment firm Wedbush has increased its Apple price target both because of its belief that changes in executives mean that Apple Intelligence will succeed in 2026.
In October 2025, Wedbush raised its Apple target from $310 to $320, specifically because of sales of the iPhone 17 range. Now its analysts say that these latest iPhones are continuing to be a success, but also that there is now to be a sea change for Apple Intelligence.
Apple has long said that an Apple Intelligence-enhanced Siri will debut in 2026, but Wedbush is more focused on the expected partnership with Google Gemini. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, the company says it expects Apple to formally announce the partnership in early 2026.
End of today’s Apple Insider roundup.
