This week, Apple will be reversing a decades-long decision to exclude touchscreens from its laptop lineup, and we’ll be getting our first ever touchscreen MacBook in just a number of days. This MacBook Pro will fetch quite a premium, though. Here’s what we know so far.

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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reiterated that Apple plans to announce new iMac and the 14-inch MacBook Pro models on Wednesday. Apple is holding a "Pro and tell" experience in Los Angeles that day. The key upgrade for both Macs is expected to be the M6 chip that debuted in the new Mac mini in August.

No design changes have been rumored for these Macs, so these should be a simple chip-and-ship upgrades alongside the touchscreen MacBook Pros.Related Roundups: iMac...

Apple TV has secured another courtroom victory after a federal appeals court upheld its win in a long-running plagiarism dispute. The case involved the psychological thriller Servant, associated with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, and the independent film The Truth About Emanuel. On October 22, 2026, reports confirmed that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected […]

Apple may introduce significant changes to its next-generation foldable iPhone, including advanced facial recognition and additional physical controls. According to a report published on October 22, 2026, the upcoming iPhone Duo 2 could feature Face ID beneath its display. Furthermore, Apple is reportedly exploring the return of the Action Button, which the original iPhone Duo […]

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Paying for Office by the year means the bill arrives whether you opened a spreadsheet that month or not. Instead of paying every year forever, you can buy a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac for...

Apple and M. Night Shyamalan have won an appeal in the copyright dispute over Apple TV series "Servant," with a federal appeals court upholding last year's jury verdict in their favor (via Reuters).

In its October 22 decision, the Ninth Circuit rejected filmmaker Francesca Gregorini's arguments that problems with the jury instructions and an unanswered question from jurors warranted overturning the result.

Gregorini sued in January 2020, alleging that the first three episodes of "Servant" copied her 2013 film "The Truth About Emanuel." Both stories involve a grieving mother who...

Belkin is now offering two new semi solid state batteries for your iPhone. There’s one 10,000mAh offering with a USB-C port for charging. The second is a 5,000mAh MagSafe offering, which offers 15W Qi2 charging. Both come in much lighter than you’d expect, and both offer premium aluminum builds that are cold to the touch.

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Verizon has apologized to customers who pre-ordered the iPhone Duo through the carrier but have since been informed that their delivery is delayed.

In an email sent to affected customers, Verizon said an "unexpected shipping delay" means that iPhone Duo deliveries to some customers will "take a little longer." To make up for the inconvenience, Verizon is offering affected customers a $100 Verizon gift card that can be used online or in-store toward bill payments or merchandise.

"We owe you an apology," said Verizon. "We appreciate your patience and the opportunity to make this right," the company added.

Verizon said customers will receive an email about the $100 gift card next week, and it assured that it is working to fulfill orders as soon as it can.

"Your order is secure, your place in line hasn't changed, and our team is actively tracking your shipment to get it to you as quickly as possible," said Verizon.

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Apple's iPhone Duo has failed JerryRigEverything's latest durability test. Despite its IP68 dust-resistance rating, dust entered the hinge through several ingress points, overwhelming the magnets that hold the phone shut. The bend test then left a permanent green line across the inner display, before the screen became unresponsive.

The outer screen with Ceramic Shield 2 scratched at level 7 on the Mohs scale, but the inner screen only managed level 2, although credit was given for its matte nano-texture coating making marks "magically disappear." Alas, it wasn't enough to earn a pass. "I've been testing these folding phones since the first generation seven years ago – most do survive," said Nelson. "The iPhone Duo did not." Watch his full video here.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide:...

Because of the iPhone Duo's foldable design, you tend to switch the orientation of the device more often than you would a regular iPhone. This makes the volume buttons shift positions a lot relative to your fingers, which can cause you to press volume up when you meant to press down, or vice versa.

To prevent this, the iPhone Duo has an option in Settings which can dynamically remap the buttons as you rotate the device, so that the button on the top or right always turns the volume up, while the one on the bottom or left always turns it down.

The system setting works by disabling the mechanism that keeps the volume controls in a fixed position whichever way you hold the phone. The following steps show you how it's done.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Sounds & Haptics.
3. Turn off Fixed Position Volume Controls.

With the switch off, the volume buttons automatically adjust as...

The first iPhone Duo teardown videos have been shared by YouTube channels REWA Technology and Phone Repair Guru, providing us with a look inside the device.

iPhone Duo has two battery cells that can be removed with electrically-activated adhesive. There is a larger battery with a 2,962 mAh (11.56 Wh) capacity and a smaller one that is rated at 1,921 mAh (7.5 Wh). Total battery capacity is 4,883 mAh.

REWA Technology's video includes a labeled breakdown of the logic board, which contains Apple's A20 Pro chip, C2 cellular modem, and more.

Phone Repair Guru revealed that the iPhone Duo's Touch ID button can technically be removed for repairs, but they said it is a difficult process. They also said that the device apparently has a completely modular USB-C charging port....

Yet another busy week for Apple saw a teaser for even more product announcements coming next week, plus we got the highly anticipated launch of Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo.

Other news this week included Verizon announcing a hefty monthly charge for the iPhone Handoff feature that lets two iPhones share the same phone number, while the public release of iOS 27.2 and related updates appears to be right around the corner, so read on below for all of the details on these stories and more!

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Apple Announcing New Products Next Week: 'Pro and Tell'

The Apple launch parade continues, with Apple teasing another set of product introductions next week under the tagline "Pro and tell." Apple is holding a media "experience" for the new products in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, so we're expecting a wave of press releases that day.

The...

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Apple was never going to be first to market with a folding phone. The first models were clunky and riddled with flaws, but almost a decade after Samsung’s Galaxy Fold introduced the category, Apple was finally ready to give us an iPhone that bends. Rivals, not just Samsung, but Google, Xiaomi, Huawei, and others, have spent years ironing out the problems that come with folding a screen, and the iPhone Duo benefits from all that groundwork. 

The option to reserve an iPhone Duo for Apple Store pickup resumed in the U.S. and Canada between 5:10 a.m. and 5:15 a.m. Pacific Time today, but inventory is extremely limited, with most stores having no pickup slots available today.

To search for iPhone Duo availability at your local Apple Stores: head to the iPhone Duo order page, select your desired color and storage and so forth, proceed to the checkout screen, and look for the pick up in-store option. Next, enter your ZIP code and you will be able to see if any models are available for pickup with a reserved time slot.

Apple Store pickup was offered for just a few minutes after iPhone Duo pre-orders began on Friday, October 16, and the option then disappeared until now.

The pickup system has also resumed in Australia, the U.K., Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, Japan, China, and some other countries.

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Here are some of the top Apple stories from this week.

° The first generation HomeView hasn’t arrived yet, but Apple is already planning a follow-up (and bigger version), according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.

° Apple is cracking down even harder on potential porno material on the App Store.

° Shipping dates for the HomeView and new Apple TV 4K continue to slip into the future.

° Verizon...

Here are some of the top Apple stories from this week.

° The first generation HomeView hasn’t arrived yet, but Apple is already planning a follow-up (and bigger version), according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.

° Apple is cracking down even harder on potential porno material on the App Store.

° Shipping dates for the HomeView and new Apple TV 4K continue to slip into the future.

° Verizon...

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WhatsApp and other messaging apps have an option in their settings that allows you to automatically save received photos to your iPhone. This can mean that, after a while, your photo library turns into a jumble of all sorts of images. Although the Search in Photos feature gets better every year and can find even the most unusual images, every user with an extensive photo library would like a bit more clarity.

For such cases, Apple has introduced a special filter in iOS 27. The Captured by Me filter displays only the photos that the user has taken with their own camera. You can enable the new filter by tapping the icon with the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the Photos library.

In iOS 27, a...

Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice disagree over how much newer evidence Apple must hand over in their antitrust case, according to a new court filing this week.

The two sides previously agreed to a June 20, 2025 cutoff for Apple's records. With the evidence-gathering phase now scheduled to end in late May 2027, lawyers want Apple to supply documents created up to 30 days before that deadline. They say newer records could help establish whether the alleged anticompetitive practices are continuing.

Apple argues that expanding the search would delay the case by several months. The company says it has already reviewed more than 11 million documents and handed over more than two million, covering an 18-year period.

The dispute is part of the lawsuit filed in March...

The iPhone Duo has an all-new form factor with multiple folding and orientation options, and app developers are having some fun with it. You can find quite a few apps using the foldable display in unique ways, many with skeuomorphic designs.

Tiny Computers ($3.99)

Tiny Computers turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a miniature retro computer, with options inspired by the Macintosh, Commodore 64, Amiga 500, iMac G3, iBook G3, and more. It works best with the ‌iPhone Duo‌ in a seated orientation, giving you a display and a virtual keyboard.

The mini computers have clickable keyboards, desktop games, and paint programs, along with hidden files and easter eggs.

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The iPhone Duo is compatible with the Apple Pencil, if you have the right one. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera tested the ‌Apple Pencil‌ with the ‌iPhone Duo‌ to see if it's a useful tool to pick up.

If you already have an ‌Apple Pencil‌ 1, ‌Apple Pencil‌ 2, or ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro to use with an iPad, you're going to be disappointed to hear they won't work with the ‌iPhone Duo‌. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ only works with the ‌Apple Pencil‌ with USB-C, which is $79 from Apple, but you can get it from Amazon for $69.

The ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro attaches to and pairs with iPads magnetically, but the ‌iPhone Duo‌ has to be paired with the USB-C ‌Apple Pencil‌ using a USB-C...

Let’s hope this isn’t a portent of things to come, but some iPhone Duos are already experiencing hinge issues that cause display cracks.

This is based on photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums. Almost all of the display faults are right along the hinge, and most result in a line of bright pixels across one side of the screen, acceding to reports. I’ve seen no data on exactly how many of the foldable iPhones are affected.

The iPhone Duo is available in star white and night sky with prices starting at US $1,999 or $83.29 per month for 24 months, in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. However, current shipping times for late (as in past 5 pm Pacific on October 19)...

Let’s hope this isn’t a portent of things to come, but some iPhone Duos are already experiencing hinge issues that cause display cracks.

This is based on photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums. Almost all of the display faults are right along the hinge, and most result in a line of bright pixels across one side of the screen, acceding to reports. I’ve seen no data on exactly how many of the foldable iPhones are affected.

The iPhone Duo is available in star white and night sky with prices starting at US $1,999 or $83.29 per month for 24 months, in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. However, current shipping times for late (as in past 5 pm Pacific on October 19)...

Apple TV subscribers in the US can now watch Formula 1 live in Dolby Atmos, starting with this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. Here’s the schedule.

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Apple will close all three of its Paris stores on Saturday as retailers across the French capital prepare for another day of protests, according to WWD.

Four other Apple stores in France will also close for the day, while outlets in shopping centers across the Paris region are expected to remain open.

The closures follow last weekend’s widespread violence and looting, with further demonstrations planned in the capital on Saturday.

France will deploy around 70,000 police and gendarmes nationwide on Saturday, including elite counterterrorism...

Apple will close all three of its Paris stores on Saturday as retailers across the French capital prepare for another day of protests, according to WWD.

Four other Apple stores in France will also close for the day, while outlets in shopping centers across the Paris region are expected to remain open.

The closures follow last weekend’s widespread violence and looting, with further demonstrations planned in the capital on Saturday.

France will deploy around 70,000 police and gendarmes nationwide on Saturday, including elite counterterrorism...

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iPhone Duo is officially out in the wild, and users keep discovering new details about the device. The latest: there’s a hidden trick that makes opening Control Center significantly easier.

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Apple has a fully redesigned MacBook Pro launching next week that promises to be a major upgrade, except in one key area.

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After a cycling crash left him with no memory of what happened, Adam Engst turned to Apple Health data and Claude to help doctors determine whether he fainted or simply hit his head.

Lighting effects can make or break your TV room, gaming setup, etc. SwitchBot’s RGBICWW Light Bars take a different approach from most products, with dedicated cool-white and warm-white LEDs alongside the color zones. The end result means real white light for work and reading, and 12-zone RGBIC color for movies. It all works over Wi-Fi/Matter as well, so you don’t need a hub.

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iPhone Duo has arrived, and if you managed to snag Apple’s new foldable on launch day, here are our top recommendations for accessories.

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Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the iPod. If I could, I’d pull out my old iPod out of storage and give it a once over on this occasion, but sadly it’s long gone. However, Apple provides the next best thing: a virtual iPod on the Apple Music website.

This Apple Music iPod isn’t in plain sight. It’s hidden, and to find it, you first have to use the Apple Music website, not the Music app on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Then you have to go to a webpage that produces an error message, which means you can’t just click on any link on, say, the Apple Music home page.

Fortunately, we have an Apple Music error page link you can use to see the iPod for yourself; if you are an Apple Music user, copy the link and paste it into a browser, because clicking the link launches the...

No, I haven’t managed to get my hands on a prototype pair of Apple Glasses, but I now have experience of the rough equivalents of what we’re expecting from both a 1st- and 2nd-gen product.

In both cases, I could definitely see attractions, and I would absolutely upgrade to smart glasses if I wore conventional eyeglasses. But as someone who doesn’t, I can’t see the technology persuading me to do so …

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Apple today marks 25 years since the the iPod was introduced. And if you’ve been feeling nostalgic for your old iPod, you can head over to Apple Music’s 404 page to listen to music on a virtual recreation of the first-generation iPod, reports The Verge. 

The hidden iPod was spotted by users on social media on Friday. It’s stocked with music from the early 2000s, like Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” or Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.” The iPod seems to pop up on any non-existent Apple Music page, so you can find it by just adding a string of random letters after the main Apple Music URL,” notes The Verge.

The original iPod debuted with a 5GB/10GB hard drive and a mechanical scroll wheel, letting users carry up to...

The iPod is back — well, as an Apple Music Easter egg.

Apple today marks 25 years since the the iPod was introduced. And if you’ve been feeling nostalgic for your old iPod, you can head over to Apple Music’s 404 page to listen to music on a virtual recreation of the first-generation iPod, reports The Verge. 

The hidden iPod was spotted by users on social media on Friday. It’s stocked with music from the early 2000s, like Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” or Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.” The iPod seems to pop up on any non-existent Apple Music page, so you can find it by just adding a string of random letters after the main Apple Music URL,” notes The Verge.

The original iPod debuted with a 5GB/10GB hard drive and a mechanical scroll wheel, letting users carry up to...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today upheld a verdict from early last year that cleared Apple of allegations that one of its Apple TV series, “Servant,” was a rip-off of an independent film, reports Reuters (a subscription is required to read the article).

In January 2025 a federal jury ruled unanimously in favor of M. Night Shyamalan and Apple on Friday, ending a copyright trial that saw the defendants accused of stealing elements from an independent feature in the writing of the Apple TV+ series, “Servant.”

Shyamalan said he and his collaborators on the show didn’t steal from a 2013 independent film about a delusional mother and her baby doll. The lawsuit claimed that the Apple TV+ series “Servant” is a facsimile of...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today upheld a verdict from early last year that cleared Apple of allegations that one of its Apple TV series, “Servant,” was a rip-off of an independent film.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today upheld a verdict from early last year that cleared Apple of allegations that one of its Apple TV series, “Servant,” was a rip-off of an independent film, reports Reuters (a subscription is required to read the article).

In January 2025 a federal jury ruled unanimously in favor of M. Night Shyamalan and Apple on Friday, ending a copyright trial that saw the defendants accused of stealing elements from an independent feature in the writing of the Apple TV+ series, “Servant.”

Shyamalan said he and his collaborators on the show didn’t steal from a 2013 independent film about a delusional mother and her baby doll. The lawsuit claimed that the Apple TV+ series “Servant” is a facsimile of...

I went to three Apple retail stores in the Nashville, TN, area, and there was a loooong line of folks waiting to get their hands on an iPhone Duo.

So it’s no surprise that the first foldable iPhone has attracted more pre-orders than the company anticipated in several major markets, according to DigiTimes (a subscription is required to read the article). 

The iPhone Duo is available in star white and night sky with prices starting at US $1,999 or $83.29 per month for 24 months, in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. However, current shipping times for late (as in past 5 pm Pacific on October 19) have shipped into January. 

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I went to three Apple retail stores in the Nashville, TN, area, and there was a loooong line of folks waiting to get their hands on an iPhone Duo.

So it’s no surprise that the first foldable iPhone has attracted more pre-orders than the company anticipated in several major markets, according to DigiTimes (a subscription is required to read the article). 

The iPhone Duo is available in star white and night sky with prices starting at US $1,999 or $83.29 per month for 24 months, in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. However, current shipping times for late (as in past 5 pm Pacific on October 19) have shipped into January. 

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iPhone Duo supports fast charging in both wired and wireless setups, but only with the right accessories. Here’s what Apple says you’ll need.

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Today is iPhone Duo launch day, and it’s a worldwide party at Apple Stores.

In a press release published this morning, Apple is sharing pictures from the iPhone Duo launch around the world. 9to5Mac readers have also shared pictures from their local Apple Stores.

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Apple has strengthened its security protections after researchers discovered eight digital certificates with dangerously weak private keys. The discovery raised concerns about online trust and exposed serious flaws in certificate management. On October 19, 2026, Apple introduced protections for iOS and iPadOS users. Meanwhile, Google and Mozilla had already taken action on October 17. The […]

Apple’s new iPhone Duo Apple’s all-new TechWoven treatment and Pitaka’s aramid fiber, we are also seeing some of the best leather brands in the business ready to take orders for their latest full-grain covers. Those, of course, join some ultra-affordable models starting from $27 or less and you can scope them all out below. 

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Dave and I are back after a few weeks vacation and there is a lot to talk about. Apple released a slew of new products from the HomeView to products for the home including cameras and doorbells. We also got some help from a listener on how to fix the annoying “can’t set a timer on the Apple Watch” error I was getting all the time. Thanks Matt!

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ESR’s Xtend Retractable Charger (US$42.99) is a compact, useful 45W retractable charger with a built-in 3.1-foot cable.

It’s made to juice up Apple devices at any time. And with its slim design, it’s great for taking with you on-the-go.

perfect for travel, bedside, and everyday use. supports PD 3.2 It offers fast charging across compatible USB-C devices, including MacBook Pro/Air (2025–2020), iPad Pro/Air/iPad (2025–2020), iPhone 12 series and later (including 17e and 16e), Apple Watch Series 11-7, SE, Ultra 2/Ultra, and AirPods. 

The aforementioned 45W output and its dynamic 45–60W power adjustment “intelligently” adapts to different devices. I charged my iPhone 17 Pro Max to 50% in just under 20 minutes. Conveniently, the charger can charged two...

ESR’s Xtend is a compact, useful retractable charger for two devices.

ESR’s Xtend Retractable Charger (US$42.99) is a compact, useful 45W retractable charger with a built-in 3.1-foot cable.

It’s made to juice up Apple devices at any time. And with its slim design, it’s great for taking with you on-the-go.

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The aforementioned 45W output and its dynamic 45–60W power adjustment “intelligently” adapts to different devices. I charged my iPhone 17 Pro Max to 50% in just under 20 minutes. Conveniently, the charger can charged two...

NR Labs recently published research showing how attackers can use kcc, a utility built into macOS, to steal a user’s Kerberos Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT) and use it to impersonate that user on a Windows network.

A TGT is a cryptographic authentication token issued by the Key Distribution Center (KDC) that proves a user’s identity and allows them to request access to network services without re-entering their password.. Once the KDC issues a TGT after initial login, the user’s computer uses it to request downstream service tickets without sending the user’s password across the network again.  

The team found the technique during a client engagement in a Mac-heavy environment. An undocumented kcc function copies a user’s TGT out of the macOS credential cache. From there, the team...

Impersonation Risk Detection, available starting with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, lets a supporting app ask your device for a scam risk level before you send a payment or change your password.

NR Labs recently published research showing how attackers can use kcc, a utility built into macOS, to steal a user’s Kerberos Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT) and use it to impersonate that user on a Windows network.

A TGT is a cryptographic authentication token issued by the Key Distribution Center (KDC) that proves a user’s identity and allows them to request access to network services without re-entering their password.. Once the KDC issues a TGT after initial login, the user’s computer uses it to request downstream service tickets without sending the user’s password across the network again.  

The team found the technique during a client engagement in a Mac-heavy environment. An undocumented kcc function copies a user’s TGT out of the macOS credential cache. From there, the team...

Here are some of the latest software announcements.

° Memory • Halloween is a flip-two-cards-and-find-the-pair game many of us played as kids, with friendly ghosts, pumpkins and three Halloween looks. A child can start on a tiny board, while the 25 levels become a proper challenge for adults. There’s also a timed mode and a two-player mode on the same device.

° Daylite on iPad is now available on the new iPhone Duo. The app is designed to connect “everything — clients, sales, projects, emails, notes, calendar, and tasks — in one place.

° Penalty Area: Face2Face is a new independent penalty shootout built specifically for Apple...

Here are some of the latest software announcements.

° Memory • Halloween is a flip-two-cards-and-find-the-pair game many of us played as kids, with friendly ghosts, pumpkins and three Halloween looks. A child can start on a tiny board, while the 25 levels become a proper challenge for adults. There’s also a timed mode and a two-player mode on the same device.

° Daylite on iPad is now available on the new iPhone Duo. The app is designed to connect “everything — clients, sales, projects, emails, notes, calendar, and tasks — in one place.

° Penalty Area: Face2Face is a new independent penalty shootout built specifically for Apple...

Here are some of the latest hardware announcements.

° ROKFORM has introduced the iPhone Duo Rugged Case for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. It packs MAGMAX magnets that purportedly deliver 2–3 times the magnetic holding power of standard cases and compatibility with ROKFORM’s twist-lock and magnetic mounting ecosystem. It’s is available for pre-order now for $89.99 at rokform.com with an estimated shipping date of October 30.

° Just in time for Apple’s iPhone Duo launch, Smartish’s lineup of cases is officially available to order on Smartish.com and Amazon.com, bringing its signature grip, protection and clever functionality to Apple’s first...

Here are some of the latest hardware announcements.

° ROKFORM has introduced the iPhone Duo Rugged Case for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. It packs MAGMAX magnets that purportedly deliver 2–3 times the magnetic holding power of standard cases and compatibility with ROKFORM’s twist-lock and magnetic mounting ecosystem. It’s is available for pre-order now for $89.99 at rokform.com with an estimated shipping date of October 30.

° Just in time for Apple’s iPhone Duo launch, Smartish’s lineup of cases is officially available to order on Smartish.com and Amazon.com, bringing its signature grip, protection and clever functionality to Apple’s first...

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By now you’ve seen the keynote, watched the ads, and read the early reviews. You know what the iPhone Duo’s features are. But what is it like to use it, right here at the launch?

We’re working on our iPhone Duo review, but as the Apple Stores open up today to hand over a precious few preorders and disappoint legions of would-be drop-in...

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TL;DR: Sign, edit, and export scanned documents from your phone with an iScanner lifetime subscription for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90) through October 25.

A desktop scanner only helps when you’re sitting next to it. iScanner turns your iPhone or iPad into a...

Apple's iPhone Duo has attracted more pre-orders than the company anticipated in several major markets, according to DigiTimes, with display chip suppliers hoping its reception will boost investment in foldable devices.

Sources in the display driver industry believe the ‌iPhone Duo‌ could give other smartphone makers greater confidence in foldables, expanding the market for OLED touch and display driver integration, known as TDDI. The technology combines the electronics responsible for touch sensing and display control.

According to the sources, cost remains an obstacle to...

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While it is great that Siri AI can finally deliver Apple’s promise of an actually useful, personal assistant for the age of AI, expectations surrounding agentic assistants are quickly shifting. But Apple is showing it might not watch from the sidelines again.

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today upheld a verdict from early last year that cleared Apple of allegations that one of its hit thriller series was copied from an independent film. Here are the details.

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The popular retro game emulator Delta has today launched a big new 2.0 version, most notably featuring a refreshed Liquid Glass interface and support for the iPhone Duo.

The app now has specially-designed controller skins that are optimized for all the different iPhone Duo poses, including some beautiful Nintendo DS layouts that use the full size of the inner display, and cleverly spans the crease when partially folded in book mode in portrait.

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YouTube is making a number of changes to its Android and iOS apps with the launch of custom feeds, including moving Subscriptions out of the bottom bar.

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The first version isn’t even in Apple retail stores yet, but Apple is considering a slighter bigger version of the iPhone Fold, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says.

Popular password management app 1Password today announced 1Password for Agents, a platform that gives AI agents safe access to user credentials for completing tasks.

The platform lets AI agents access logins, passwords, and other data without seeing or storing the information. Agents can send a request to sign in to a website or account, and users can approve or deny the request. 1Password says the agent uses a unique digital key to verify its identity, and then the login information is filled directly into the sign-in form.

Personal AI agents like Meta Muse, ChatGPT Dots, and Claude Duet often need access to accounts and sensitive user information, and 1Password for Agents offers that access without exposing passwords.

1Password for Agents is rolling out "over the coming days" for Grok Bot and Muse. Claude Duet, ChatGPT Work and Dots, and Town's Townie integrations are "coming soon."

The new agent access feature is free for Individual and Family...

iOS 27 is packed with new features for apps like Notes, Wallet, Maps, Messages, and more. But one iOS 27 addition that’s especially impressed me is a new Phone feature: Call Context.

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Apple today added an "Intelligent Assistant" to Keynote, Numbers, and Pages. The feature is available in beta for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. The update is available again following the temporary removal of the apps from the App Store.

In Numbers, Intelligent Assistant can build formulas, visualize data, help generate formulas with natural language, and generate tables.

The Pages Intelligent Assistant can start a first draft, and "edit, organize, and elevate your writing." It can draft sections, adjust tone, and generate images or shapes using natural language.

With Keynote, Intelligent Assistant can help build and refine slides, add animations, create presenter notes, and generate images and shapes.

For all three apps, Intelligent Assistant can search for information on a topic on the web and then add...

Apple announced the Apple Home Collection, a lineup of smart home cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, and thermostats made in collaboration with LG and Schneider Electric. All integrate with iCloud+ and the Home app.

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Update: The apps appear to be back in the stores, though without the new Intelligent Assistant feature.

Update X2: The Intelligent Assistant feature is also live now in Keynote, Numbers, and Pages.

Earlier this year, Apple introduced its Creator Studio subscription service. For a reasonable monthly or annual fee, Creator Studio bundles some of Apple’s most popular productivity apps, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Photomator, into a fully connected suite, and unlocks exclusive AI-centric...

Apple has added beta Intelligent Assistant to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers for iOS 2— at least for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. 

I’m not sure how this is different from Siri AI, but according to 9to5Mac, here’s what it can do in each of the iWork apps, per Apple’s release notes:

Pages (word processing) — Intelligent Assistant features

• Start a first draft, then edit, organize, and elevate your writing with an assistant that understands your document
• Get guidance on where to start, learn how to use advanced features, or try a suggestion to see what’s possible
• Draft a section, adjust your tone, or generate images and shapes using natural language
• Search for up-to-date information on a topic and incorporate it into your...

Apple has added beta Intelligent Assistant to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers for iOS 2— at least for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. 

I’m not sure how this is different from Siri AI, but according to 9to5Mac, here’s what it can do in each of the iWork apps, per Apple’s release notes:

Pages (word processing) — Intelligent Assistant features

• Start a first draft, then edit, organize, and elevate your writing with an assistant that understands your document
• Get guidance on where to start, learn how to use advanced features, or try a suggestion to see what’s possible
• Draft a section, adjust your tone, or generate images and shapes using natural language
• Search for up-to-date information on a topic and incorporate it into your...

To celebrate the launch of the iPhone Duo this Friday, Apple has set up oversized iPhone Duo promotional displays at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City, Apple Covent Garden in London, Apple BKC in India, and Apple Jing'an in Shanghai.

The installations were already spotted under wraps, and Apple CEO John Ternus has since revealed what they look like in a photo of Apple Jing'an shared on his Weibo account today. The oversized iPhone Duo displays have mirrored finishes and glowing edges, and they show the device in various positions, or poses as Apple calls them.

Ternus is expected to be at Apple Fifth Avenue for iPhone Duo launch day. Apple said that its stores in the U.S. and select other countries will have "limited" availability of the iPhone...

In a press release, Apple has highlighted more than 50 third-party apps that are optimized for the iPhone Duo — or which will soon be.

“The response to iPhone Duo from our developer community has been incredible, and we’re inspired by how quickly they’ve embraced its larger display and new ways to interact,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “From watching popular shows and content on the expansive inner display to multitasking across windows or playing console-quality games, developers around the world are reimagining what their apps can do. We can’t wait for users to discover these experiences beginning this Friday, with many more app experiences to follow.”

New editorial collections for iPhone Duo apps and games will go live on...

Apple says that more than 50 third-party apps are optimized (or soon will be) for the iPhone Duo.

Today Amazon announced that its Kindle Unlimited subscription has been rebranded ‘Kindle+’ and includes more audiobooks than before. Here are the details.

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Formula 1 returns to the U.S. this weekend for the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026 — streaming in the U.S. exclusively on Apple TV, with every session live and on demand.

iOS 27.2 is coming next week and brings two new features for Apple TV subscribers. Here’s what’s new.

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Starting tomorrow, Orangetheory Fitness will allow members to connect the Apple Watch to the club’s proprietary in-studio performance-tracking experience. Using a personal Apple Watch with the Orangetheory system will require a one-time fee.

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Apple today updated its TestFlight and GarageBand apps with support for the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays.

Both apps have the vertical toolbar and will now display properly on the ‌iPhone Duo‌ in any orientation.

TestFlight functionality is largely the same with little benefit from the Duo display, but GarageBand gets a wide layout that takes full advantage of the inner screen. It offers up a bigger interface for music editing and using touch instruments like keyboards and guitars.

TestFlight and GarageBand are both free Apple apps.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoTags: GarageBand, TestFlight...

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The early reviews of the iPhone Duo posted on Wednesday, and one common complaint is how some third-party apps look on the device. The iPhone Duo has new dimensions, and that often results in a suboptimal user experience. One reviewer went so far as to call them “horrible.”

In these situations, apps are not yet optimized for the iPhone Duo. Apps that are made for iPhone Duo can provide quite rewarding experiences, as Apple points out in an...

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You can still lock in your Apple TV 4K pre-order discount before delivery dates slip ever further, much like the new HomeView, and we also have AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by iPhone Duo-ready Apple Pencil (USB-C) as low as $61 at Amazon (more details here), alongside a giant $900 price drop at Amazon on this 36GB M5 Max MacBook Pro (the lowest price ever). We have MacBook Neo at $120 off courtesy of the Apple refurb store, these 240W...

In its press release highlighting apps that have been optimized for the iPhone Duo, Apple said the App Store will label apps that are "Made for iPhone Duo."

In order for an app to be optimized for the iPhone Duo, the developer needs to build it with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later. Apps optimized for the iPhone Duo fill the entire inner display, and the app's toolbar appears vertically below the status bar.

Apps built with the iOS 27 SDK fill most of the inner display on the iPhone Duo, but they still avoid the status bar on the right edge.

Apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier run on the iPhone Duo, but the app will appear in the center of the inner display with lots of empty space on each side.

Amazon this week is taking $49 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad, with prices starting at $399.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $449.00. This is a match of the best price we've seen on the iPad since Apple's price hikes over the summer.

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Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $499.99 ($49 off), and both have free delivery estimates around late October, but Prime members should be able to get same-day delivery in many locations. The 128GB model has...

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The iPhone Duo hits stores tomorrow, and the anticipation couldn’t be higher. Pre-orders are backordered until January, although Apple has confirmed that limited quantities will be available for walk-in customers on launch day. Apple Stores are already preparing for big crowds, and basically everyone who’s tried one is ready to declare it the best foldable of the year. 

But those...

Supply chain reports suggest that Apple has increased iPhone Duo orders by more than 40% in response to what the company described as “extraordinary” pre-order demand.

Delivery dates started slipping literally within a minute or so of pre-orders opening, and it wasn’t immediately clear whether this reflected high demand or poor supply. This latest report seems to point firmly to the former …

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Apple’s PC shipments declined 11% year-over-year, but it now has 9.8% market share, up from 8.7% a year earlier.

One of the major issues raised by early reviews of the iPhone Duo is limited support by third-party apps. As we noted in our own review, there are three tiers of support currently, the worst of which sees an iPhone app stranded in the center of a mostly black area of the display.

The good news is that Apple says the position is changing rapidly, citing “incredible” support for the larger display of the folding iPhone …

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The second generation iPhone Duo will purportedly add Face ID.

Apple CEO John Ternus has emphasized that thoughtful design remains central to the company’s future products and innovations. During a recent interview with Time, Ternus discussed Apple’s commitment to combining engineering, creativity, and practical benefits. The interview’s video version appeared on October 20, 2026, offering further insight into his leadership priorities. Although Ternus now leads […]

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If you’re planning to buy a new iPhone, should you buy now or wait for Black Friday? With the iPhone Duo going on sale tomorrow, October 23, Apple’s latest lineup will be complete – but the newest models aren’t necessarily the best buys.

The Duo joins the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, although limited launch stock means getting Apple’s first foldable could require patience. Meanwhile, there are some excellent U.K. deals on the discontinued iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max as retailers clear remaining stock. If you want premium cameras and performance without paying the latest Pro prices, those older models are worth considering.

Apple has blocked compromised security certificates on its devices that could help attackers impersonate websites, BleepingComputer reports.

The certificates were issued by certificate authority eMudhra. According to Mozilla's investigation, their private keys were all numbers below 256, making them almost instantly recoverable. Attackers could use the affected website certificate keys to create fraudulent certificates that vulnerable software would trust.

Apple introduced the blocks on October 19, according to an advisory from Mozilla cryptography engineer Dennis Jackson. These protections stop software using Apple's system checks from trusting the compromised certificates.

Jackson says Safari and other major...