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iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro: Here’s every key difference
Apple has strong pitches for all of its flagship iPhones this fall, but which model is right for you? Here’s an overview of the key differences between iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. more…
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HomeView will include these Apple apps at launch
Apple’s HomeView is available to pre-order now and ships November 13. Here are the Apple apps you’ll be able to use on HomeView at launch. more…
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HomeKit Weekly: Get your Halloween and Christmas automations set up now
It’s time to get your Halloween decorations out and automate them because the gear you buy for October is the same gear you’ll use in December. Set it up once now, and all you’ll do in November is swap what’s plugged into your gear. My first real Apple Home project years ago was automating Christmas lights, and it’s still the easiest win in your entire…
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iOS 27.2 has three new changes just added this week
iOS 27.2 is launching soon for all users, but Apple keeps introducing new updates with each beta release. Here are three changes added to iOS 27.2 this week. more…
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Here’s the difference the variable aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro makes at night
I previously tested the difference the wider aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro makes when it comes to depth of field . The executive summary is that the difference is small, but definitely present. I said at the time that I’d intended to test the difference it made to Night mode shots when an unmissable night video opportunity had me write about that instead…
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HomePod is about to get free upgrade with these new features
Apple unveiled three new Home products this week: HomeView , HomePod mini 2 , and a new Apple TV 4K . While there’s no new full-size HomePod launching, Apple did announce three features coming to the existing HomePod 2 via a free software update. more…
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Deals: New Apple TV 4K first discount, HomeView, iPhone Duo trade offers, AirPods Pro 3, more
Joining the $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 to pair with your new Duo, we are now tracking the very first discount on the next-generation Apple TV 4K – Amazon will also ship it to you much faster than Apple can. Those offers join ongoing HomeView deals (you’ll want to get in there quick as they are starting to sell out), the best price in months on Apple’s…
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iPhone Duo launch is a massive success, but Apple has a problem
iPhone Duo pre-orders opened today, but if you weren’t there right at the start, you likely now can’t get one before 2027 . That makes the iPhone Duo launch a massive success, but also reflects a missed opportunity for Apple. more…
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Best iPhone Duo cases now available for purchase: Fabric, leather, aramid fiber, metal, more
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. more…
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iPhone 18 Pro one month later: These features keep impressing me
I’ve had the iPhone 18 Pro for about a month now , and during that time three main features have consistently impressed me. more…
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Security Bite: Americans are contradicting themselves around privacy
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iPhone Duo pre-orders now backordered to next year
iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, went up for pre-order today. Within minutes of pre-orders opening, however, estimated delivery dates started slipping all the way to next year. more…
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iPhone Duo now available to pre-order, prices start at $1,999
Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone is now available for pre-order . You can head to Apple’s website or the Apple Store app this morning to place your iPhone Duo pre-order, with the first orders arriving in one week on October 23. more…
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Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone Duo preorder rush
In keeping with tradition, Apple has taken down the Apple Store this morning ahead of the iPhone Duo going up for preorder. If you are waiting to buy the new Apple foldable, be sure to log on at 5 AM Eastern Time. All reports point to constrained supply and relatively high demand, so everyone is anticipating that Apple will run out of launch day stock very…
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‘Tenzing’ premieres on Apple TV, starring Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe
The newest Apple Original Films feature, “ Tenzing ,” is now available to Apple TV subscribers. Watch the trailer below. more…
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Apple lists unreleased iPad mini accessory ahead of rumored launch
While Apple is rumored to be gearing up to introduce an OLED iPad mini later this month, an oversight on the company’s French site might have just confirmed the product’s existence. Here are the details. more…
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Strava announces coach-designed strength workouts with live set and rep tracking
Exercise-tracking platform Strava announced today a new expansion of its strength training features, adding coach-designed guided workouts with live set and rep tracking. Here are the details. more…
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9to5Mac Daily: October 15, 2026 – OpenAI vs Apple, iPhone Duo details
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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WaPo: Apple revealed as one of the top donors to Trump’s White House ballroom
A new investigation by The Washington Post reveals that Apple and Nvidia each pledged $25 million toward Trump’s new White House ballroom, making them two of the project’s largest donors. Here are the details. more…
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Apple Sports update improves Live Activity support, adds soccer leagues from around the world
Apple updated its Apple Sports app today with improvements to Live Activities and support for five additional soccer leagues. Here are the details. more…
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IDC: Apple closes in on Samsung as global smartphone shipments see record decline in Q3
In a report published today, IDC says Apple saw a 4% year-over-year decline in global iPhone shipments during Q3 2026, but its share of worldwide smartphone shipments increased 23.1% over the same period last year. Here’s why. more…
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Here’s Apple’s official response to OpenAI’s trade secret theft allegations
Apple has responded to OpenAI’s allegations that one of its former employees who departed for Apple took confidential files along with him. Here are the details. more…
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Apple HomeView unveiled, new Apple TV and HomePod mini first impressions
Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s smart home event, with first impressions on the new Apple HomeView smart display, the insanely priced Apple TV 4K (fourth-generation), and the HomePod mini refresh. It remains to be seen whether these new initiatives in the Apple Home Collection can help move the needle on smart home uptake at large, but it’s a good…
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Apple Photos in iOS 27 upgrades one of my favorite features in a big way
Apple Photos is full of exciting updates in iOS 27 , including for one of my favorite features in the app: iCloud Shared Albums. more…
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Sonos adds iPhone Duo support with latest app update
Sonos is getting ready for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. The company has released Sonos 27.2, which brings support for the upcoming iPhone Duo ahead of its launch later this month. more…
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Apple execs talk Samsung’s role in creating iPhone Duo display
Apple is widely reported to have Samsung as its key supplier in building the iPhone Duo’s folding display. As a result, some have claimed that Apple is just “using a Samsung display.” Here’s how Apple addressed that question in a new interview . more…
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Apple is about to kick off four weeks straight of new product launches
Apple’s busiest product launch month is usually September. But despite a packed event last month, many more products remain ahead this fall. Next week’s iPhone Duo launch kicks off what’s shaping up to be four straight weeks of new products. more…
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Meta launches new Muse Spark Open model, optimized to run on Mac Studio
Meta today unveiled Muse Spark Open, which it says is the “most capable US open-weight model to date.” For Apple users, Meta says Muse Spark Open is optimized to run on the Mac Studio powered by M5 Ultra. more…
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Apple TV 4K, HomeView pre-order ship times now delayed later in November
Apple unveiled new Apple TV 4K and HomeView devices this week that won’t be available until November 13. But pre-order shipping times for these products have already started slipping into late November for new orders. more…
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Deals: HomeView pre-order discount (more colors), HomePod mini 2, Mac Studio $220 off, AirPods Pro 3, more
While the $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 is still rolling, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some new pre-order discounts on the new Apple HomeView – Amazon now has some additional colorways marked down. We also uncovered some pre-order promotions for the new HomePod mini 2 alongside the lowest price we have tracked yet on Apple’s 1TB 2026 M5…
