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Watch the iPhone Duo run a Shortcuts automation when it is opened or closed [Video]
A new video demo shows that you can use the Shortcuts app to trigger automations on opening or closing the iPhone Duo . One potential use for this is to configure the iPhone Duo to automatically lock when you fold it … more…
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Claude Code AI finds a cryptominer on a Mac; says it didn’t put it there
A Redditor used Claude Code AI to build a M a c temperature monitor app and found that the machine was running much hotter than expected. Claude reported that it found a crypto miner using more than 1,000% of the CPU cycles – then added an unprompted comment denying having installed it. Some Redditors were understandably suspicious of Claude’s spontaneous…
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iPhone Duo tested to destruction, including removing nanotexture layer
It’s kind of wild that there’s an entire YouTube niche in which people buy the latest expensive gadgets and then find creative ways to destroy them. JerryRigEverything is one of the bigger names, and he didn’t hold back when it came to a destruction test of the iPhone Duo . In addition to subjecting the display to everything from a knife to chainmail armor…
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Will Apple’s overhauled MacBook Pro finally offer 5G cellular support?
This week, Apple will be overhauling the MacBook Pro for the first time since 2021. OLED, touch support, and a significantly lighter design are expected. Another rumor for the new MacBook Pros has been cellular support, though it’s been unclear if that’s actually going to ship. more…
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iFixit tears down iPhone Duo, finds possible causes of early screen failures
iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Duo is up, revealing some interesting (and some worrisome) details about what it calls the most repairable foldable phone yet. Here are the details. more…
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OLED iPad mini 8 debuting this week: Here’s what’s coming, and how much it’ll cost
For the first time since 2021, Apple will be overhauling the iPad mini with new display technology. It also marks the first chip refresh since 2024. Here’s what Apple has in store for this all-new iPad mini . more…
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Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro launches this week, here’s how the lineup will look
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. more…
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Some iPhone Duo displays are cracking, seemingly all in the same way
Following the iPhone Duo launch on Friday, a number of owners are reporting that their inner screens have cracked and broken on their own (top image via scary_duck23 on Reddit ). The affected units all seem to break in the same way. The screen cracks down the center line of the hinge, and a horizontal block of pixels on the screen is then stuck glowing…
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Hands-on: Belkin’s new semi solid state batteries make for a much lighter carry
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. more…
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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Flipcorder’ lets you shoot retro footage on your iPhone Duo
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact . If you want more of a nostalgic video feel from your iPhone footage, Flipcorder is a great app to check out. It’s optimized for iPhone Duo, though the app also…
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iPhone Duo one day later: Here’s why its quirks don’t make it any less incredible
Yesterday, I picked up my iPhone Duo at Apple Fifth Avenue , and it’s been a wonder to use. Of course, the phone isn’t perfect, but after my first day of usage, I’m looking forward to daily driving it – even if it has a couple quirks. more…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Week: How to remove your personal data from the internet, and why Apple’s tools alone aren’t enough
It actually seems like an episode of Black Mirror that it’s legal for a company to buy and sell our personal data without our consent, but that’s the reality in the US. Apple has built some really useful tools to limit future tracking, including App Tracking Transparency, Hide My Email, and iCloud Private Relay, but this doesn’t solve your actual problem…
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Apple @ Work: The browser is the biggest gap in your AI governance strategy
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices…
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Apple weekend deals: Apple TV 4K, MacBook Pro $900 off, Pencil (USB-C), AirPods Pro 3, more
The early discount on the new Apple Pencil (USB-C) for your new Duo, not to mention an ongoing all-time low on AirTag 2. On the Mac side of things we have a gigantic $900 price drop on this high-end MacBook Pro config , $200 off M5 MacBook Air models, and ongoing all-time lows at as much as $200 off the new M6 Mac mini and the latest Mac Studio . Hit the…
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Apple exploring fix for Safari’s cramped layout on the iPhone Duo’s outer display
In a new post on the WebKit blog highlighting what’s new in Safari 27.1, Apple’s Jen Simmons said the company is exploring ways to let websites make better use of the iPhone Duo’s outer display. Here are the details. more…
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Apple’s official DIY repair guides for the iPhone Duo now available
Following today’s launch of the iPhone Duo , Apple has now published multiple repair guides and manuals for users and independent technicians looking to replace or repair individual components in the device. Here are the details. more…
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Formula 1 gets Dolby Atmos support on Apple TV in the U.S. starting today
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. more…
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9to5Mac Daily: October 23, 2026 – MacBook Pro rumors, iPhone Duo apps
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze : Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily . more…
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9to5Mac Overtime 087: Happy iPhone Duo day
Jeff interviews Fernando about his first 24 hours with the iPhone Duo, covering everything from initial impressions to how it works as a phone versus a tablet, how it compares to the iPad mini, and, of course, the crease. Does he plan on keeping it as a daily driver? Join us for a realistic take on Apple’s radical departure from the standard iPhone form…
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Report: Apple gains ground in China as smartphone shipments hit 14-year low in Q3
Rising memory prices continue to weigh on the global smartphone market, with shipments in China alone falling 10% year over year in Q3. Here are the details. more…
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iPhone Duo has hidden trick that solves a common complaint
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. more…
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watchOS 27.2 gets new RC ahead of next week’s launch
Apple has just released a second RC (release candidate) build of watchOS 27.2 for testing. Here are the details. more…
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Next week’s MacBook Pro could be huge upgrade, but with one problem
Apple has a fully redesigned MacBook Pro launching next week that promises to be a major upgrade, except in one key area. more…
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Download the iPhone Duo’s official light and dark wallpapers here
Even if you’re not planning on getting an iPhone Duo, you can now download its light and dark wallpapers for any of your devices. Get them below. more…
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s new light bars bring 12-zone color to Apple Home
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…
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Apple publishes iPhone Duo support documents covering hinge, Touch ID, cases, more
Apple is publishing a slew of support documents today corresponding with the launch of iPhone Duo, as it does for every iPhone launch. The support documents cover Touch on iPhone Duo, troubleshooting hinge issues, and much more. more…
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Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in November
Apple TV’s November lineup includes the return of a beloved comedy , a heist thriller with big stars, the follow-up film to its Oscar winner, and a lot more. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV in November. more…
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My experience suggests Apple Glasses will only sell to existing eyeglasses wearers
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…
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Deals: iPhone Duo cases, Apple Pencil, AirPods Pro 3, Apple TV 4K, power banks, more
We are still tracking a solid Apple Pencil USB-C as low as $61 (more details here ), some exclusive discounts on some of our favorite new leather cases as well as other models from just $14 , and this launch deal on the best new Qi2 iPhone Duo MagSafe power bank yet. Check it all out below. more…
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Apple’s website has fun new easter egg: a fully interactive iPod
Today is the 25th anniversary of Apple unveiling the first iPod. And as discovered by Kian on X , the company’s website now has a fun new iPod easter egg. more…
