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Friday is iPhone Duo launch day, and there are a lot of eager customers hoping to walk into an Apple Store and get one after a messy pre-order launch . In a new interview with TechRadar , Apple marketing SVP Greg Joswiak offered insight into demand and in-store availability for the first foldable iPhone.
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After years of waiting, WhatsApp is finally making one of its most-requested messaging features available to select iPhone beta testers. Here are the details.
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.
Strava today announced a set of new features aimed at improving route planning and discovery for runs, hikes, and rides. Here are the details.
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.
A new Counterpoint Research report on global PC shipments for Q3 2026 shows Apple outperforming the broader market, with the MacBook Neo helping cushion the impact of declining demand. Here are the details.
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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.
Nearly two years after it was first announced, Fleetwood Mac fans won’t have to wait much longer for Frank Marshall’s documentary about the legendary band to arrive on Apple TV. Here are the details.
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.
Today Amazon announced that its Kindle Unlimited subscription has been rebranded ‘Kindle+’ and includes more audiobooks than before. Here are the details.
iOS 27.2 is coming next week and brings two new features for Apple TV subscribers. Here’s what’s new.
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.
Apple is rolling out AI-centric updates to its iWork suite—Pages, Keynote, Numbers—that include a brand new ‘Intelligent Assistant’ with powerful capabilities. Here’s what it can do.
The Browser Company announced plans to discontinue its flagship Arc browser in favor of a new browser project called Dia. Today, Arc received a sunset date that gives users exactly two months to move on from the discontinued app.
1Password has been focused on building password management tools that make sense in the age of agentic AI. In July, the company launched a special integration with Claude. Today, 1Password is going further with the arrival of 1Password for Agents.
Ahead of its official launch, Chance has spent a week with the iPhone Duo and he is here to tell us all about his experiences with Apple’s new foldable phone, including the various poses, state of the software, Touch ID versus Face ID, battery life and more. Also, Apple announces yet another product event, so we…
Next week Apple will unveil its first MacBook Pro redesign in five years. Rumors indicate the new MacBook Pro will have the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips as current models, but with exclusive advantages in at least four other areas.
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…
iOS 27.2 launches next week with a variety of new features , and also design changes for select Apple apps. Here’s what’s coming.
Today on Mark Gurman’s Power On podcast , the prolific leaker offered fresh insights into several features in the works for future iPhone Duo models, including larger screen sizes and possibly a Telephoto camera.
iPhone Duo arrives in stores tomorrow ( details on availability here ), and Apple has started marking early pre-orders with launch day delivery as “shipped.”
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.
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.
A significant number of websites have gone offline, and that’s not due to a service outage, but rather a deliberate decision by the site’s owners.
We posted our own review of the iPhone Duo yesterday, and Chance Miller was left convinced that “this form factor represents the future of the iPhone,” while acknowledging that the first-gen iPhone Duo comes with trade-offs.
The iPhone Duo comes out tomorrow but, given the strong pre-order demand, it is already looking to be a smash hit. And we are all expecting Apple to follow up with a second-generation model next fall, which means the company has to be already working on the next-gen hardware.
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An Australian federal judge has ordered Apple to make sweeping changes to its App Store rules following a years-long antitrust battle with Epic Games. Apple has confirmed that it plans to appeal. Here are the details.
While the iPhone Duo doesn’t launch until Friday, preparations are already underway at Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York for the big day. Here are the details.
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Apple and the Department of Justice have submitted a joint notice of impasse over how recent Apple’s documents must be to fall within the scope of discovery in their ongoing antitrust lawsuit. Here are the details.
iOS 27.2 launches next week , and the update includes code that points to a forthcoming Messages app change: the ability to exclude muted conversations from the unread badge count.
Anthropic is introducing a new AI assistant that can proactively manage tasks across connected apps, keep track of emails and calendars, and continue working even when the app is closed. Here are the details.
iPadOS 27.2 launches next week, and among its many new features , Apple has also brought over a recent Mac addition: a Siri popup when text is selected.
iPhone Duo is almost here, and our in-depth 9to5Mac review was published today . While that review offers plenty of insights into iPhone Duo’s cameras, if you want a professional photographer’s take, Tyler Stalman’s new video has you covered.
The Slow Horses season 6 finale is available now , with a shocking ending that is explained by new showrunner Gaby Chiappe in an interview. Plus, Apple has debuted the first trailer for season 7.
In this episode of iOS Decoded , we take the HomePod’s new Sound Glow feature for a test drive and try out the new Lock Controls feature to prevent accidental activation of its top cap.
Are you planning to line up at the Apple Store for a walk-in iPhone Duo purchase? Here’s what Apple says about availability to expect for the new model.
Apple Music has officially launched its rebrand with a new design, logo, and more. And in a video detailing the rebrand, Apple reveals the new look was actually “made by sound.”
Alongside the ongoing pre-order discount on the new Apple TV 4K, Amazon is still shipping $50 off . Just be sure to check out the all-time low on HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 Dock. Everything else awaits below.
Google Maps in CarPlay now lets you access Gemini when navigating for a conversational driving experience.
iPhone Duo launches this Friday ( read our full review here ), but there’s one software feature Apple says won’t be ready until later this year: Reachability.
iPhone Duo reviews have arrived ( read our in-depth review here ). And a surprise bit of good news we’ve learned today is that Apple Pencil support on iPhone Duo will arrive much sooner than expected: it’s coming next week in iOS 27.2.
We’re just a week away from the official announcement of the first ever touchscreen Mac . The upcoming MacBook Pro will also have an OLED screen, which may include a Dynamic Island, and is said to be lighter.
Apple has blocked eight web security certificates that could have been used by scammers to impersonate legitimate websites.
The iPhone Duo is the biggest change to the iPhone’s form factor in its nearly 20-year history. It combines a compact, notebook-style design with an iPad-like inner display. It might look a little awkward, but that’s for good reason.
TikTok has been accused of profiting from illegal child sexual exploitation videos posted on its platform. The allegations were made by former and current employees, who say that the company failed to properly respond to internal reports …
Video captured during the protests in France show an Apple store being almost completely emptied by looters amid chaotic scenes that include cars being set alight.
German-language dark comedy “ Where’s Wanda? ” is back on Apple TV, with the first episode of its second season now streaming. Here are the details.
According to a new report from Sensor Tower, not only did Meta’s Muse become the 12th app ever to reach 10 million US downloads in 40 days, but it is also outpacing its peers in user retention. Here are the details.
Apple, in collaboration with Design Miami, is highlighting four creative projects from emerging designers in this year’s ‘Designers of Tomorrow’ exhibition, which opens today at Hôtel de Maisons in Paris. Here are the details.
Last week TIME shared select quotes from a new interview with Apple CEO John Ternus, but today the full video has been published , including a discussion on Ternus’s involvement with Apple’s design teams.
iOS 27 introduces a new security feature called ‘Impersonation Risk Detection’ that helps protect you against scams, but it’s off by default. Here’s what the feature does, and how to enable it.
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Apple acquires a variety of companies every year, and recently many of its acquisitions— including the latest, Samplab —have revolved around one clear goal: improving and expanding Apple Creator Studio.
iOS 27.2 launches next week with new features for iPhone users, including improvements across six Apple apps. Here’s what’s coming.
Apple is looking for an experienced cellular modem systems engineer to help develop its next generation of cellular modems as the company transitions toward 6G. Here are the details.
Joining the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 3 down at $50 off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing pre-order discount on the next-gen Apple TV 4K pre-order (lower price and shipping faster than Apple in most locations) as well as Amazon re-stocking the silver model Apple HomeView. We also have 13-inch…
Perplexity is adding a new local-first mode to its Mac app that lets Computer work entirely on the device. This includes running tasks without an internet connection.
Apple’s new HomeView was reportedly mostly finished for years, but kept getting delayed. Here’s why HomeView couldn’t launch until now, per quotes from key Apple execs.
tvOS 27.2 is coming next week, bringing several new features to Apple TV 4K users—including some screen saver upgrades. Here’s what’s new.
Apple today began selling repair parts for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, as well as the M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio and the M6 or M5 Pro Mac mini models. Here are the details.
Apple says that American companies are supplying “critical materials and components” for both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo . In all, it says that nearly 100 components across the two phones are produced by American companies in more than a dozen states.
Even before Apple launched the iPhone Duo , it was already clear that Samsung was worried. Now that the device has been announced and is heavily backordered , the company seemingly feels that launching no fewer than six different foldable phones next year is its best way to fight back …
Apple still makes it too hard for third-party developers to launch alternatives to Apple Pay , despite loosening its grip on access to the NFC chip embedded in iPhones. That’s the claim made by the UK’s antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Apple is limiting iPhone Duo orders to a maximum of two per customer in the US, UK, and elsewhere after shipping dates slipped into January of next year within minutes of pre-orders opening .
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After introducing limited in-app browser support for certain business links last year, WhatsApp is now working on expanding the feature to all links shared in chats. Here are the details.
In an interview with Polygon , Apple’s new head of App Store Worldwide, Carson Oliver, discussed the company’s broader gaming ambitions, the growing number of premium iPhone games, and where Apple Arcade fits into its strategy. Here’s what he said.
Following a historic $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict against Apple, Taction Technology is now seeking additional damages, interest, and ongoing royalties on future iPhone and Apple Watch sales. Here are the details.
The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and the 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stations, CarPlay accessories, and wall adapters to max your charging speeds, all of that and more awaits below with more on the way soon, as well as our top picks for the new foldable.
The EU’s List of Acquisitions website was updated today with details of a deal struck in June between Apple and Samplab, a Swiss startup that described itself as offering “music production for the age of AI.” Here are the details.
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Apple is rolling out a new feature for HomePod mini and the second-gen big HomePod called Sound Glow. This lights up the touch surface of your speaker with colors that reference the album artwork of the currently playing song, perhaps adding some additional ambience to a party vibe.
With the iPhone Duo bringing an entirely different shape to the iPhone lineup, you’ll need accessories built for it as well. BMX built the SolidSafe Duo specifically around the iPhone Duo. It’s designed to fit perfectly on the back without bleeding over and includes a stand.
HomePod owners, have you ever wished you could disable touch controls on the top of your device? With iOS 27.2, Apple is finally adding that option. Here are the details.
In addition to macOS 27.2 Golden Gate RC 1 , Apple is also rolling out the third developer and public RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Here are the details.
Apple is rolling out RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more. Here’s what that means.
Apple is rolling out the first RC for macOS 27.2 for developers and users enrolled in the public beta, ahead of the official release in the next few weeks. Here’s what to expect.
Apple has released the first iOS 27.2 release candidate for iPhone. The update brings Apple’s next iPhone software release one step closer to its public launch.
Apple today announced its second experience of the month, taking place next Wednesday, October 28 at 10 a.m. PT. The tagline for this event is: “Pro and tell.” Here’s what to expect.
Apple just introduced HomeView alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini , but another product unveiling is already set for next week . Here are the new products expected to launch at Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event on October 28, including major updates to MacBook Pro and iPad mini.
Apple Watch sleep apnea notifications launched two years ago. Since then, the health feature has been quietly working in the background and making a difference for people who may not know they need it.
Amazon is now shipping pre-orders for the new HomeView even faster than Apple is (most models still arriving on release day) and we are now tracking the return of the pre-order discount on the brand new Apple TV 4K (Amazon is still shipping this one on release day too). All of that joins the $50 price drop on AirPods…
Apple Wallet car keys are about to get a big expansion, with GM announcing support for a variety of vehicles across three of its popular brands: Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC.
Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak didn’t hold back when he described the most ambitious figures in the AI race as the “lunatic fringe” of Silicon Valley. The piece suggested that the iPhone maker is hoping to position itself as being on the right side of a growing AI backlash.
Ted Lasso season 4 wrapped up earlier this month, and there’s still no official word on the show’s future. But on a recent podcast appearance, Jason Sudeikis shared a new update on Ted Lasso season 5 and beyond.
iPhone Duo became available for pre-order last Friday, then quickly became backordered into late January 2027. However, a number of users have started reporting that their orders now show earlier delivery dates than originally estimated.
My colleague Zac Hall described HomeView as one of the best ways to spend $299 on an Apple device and the Apple TV 4K as the worst . Almost nobody thinks anyone should buy the latter at that price, but things could have been even worse …
Estimated iPhone Duo delivery dates started slipping dramatically, literally within a minute of pre-orders opening on Friday. Even some of those who got in within the first few minutes got estimated shipping dates into January of next year .
Ahead of iPhone Duo’s launch on Friday, accessory maker BMX is releasing what appears to be one of the first MagSafe batteries designed specifically for Apple’s foldable.
iPhone Duo preorders just begun, and iPhone 18 Pro has been on the market for about a month. Of course, iPhone Duo is backordered through January right now, so whether or not you’re considering buying these phones – it makes it really easy to think about what’s coming next.
After pre-orders for iPhone Duo opened, Apple uploaded an EU regulatory document that finally revealed the true battery capacity for iPhone Duo: 4883mAh. Here’s how that compares to other iPhones.
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Apple Watch Series 12 has been a marvel of an upgrade, at least for me. I’ve written about it WHOOP. That said, in my past month testing it, there’s one WHOOP feature I’ve found myself missing.
After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be releasing its first touchscreen MacBook as early as November 6th, after announcing it as early as October 27th .
Apple just announced its long awaited smart home display: HomeView, and it’s available for $299. That said, the product has been in development for quite some time, being held back by all of the delays with developing a smarter Siri.
According to a new report from MacRumors , Apple employees are being told to warn customers that iPhone Duo likely won’t be available for purchase on launch day if you didn’t already place a pre-order.