1. Instagram takes on YouTube with new 90-minute horizontal video format

    According to The Hollywood Reporter , Instagram today began testing a new long-form horizontal video format with select creators in the U.S. Here are the details. more…

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  2. Apple addressed at least 329 unique security vulnerabilities across today’s system updates

    Apple has updated its security releases page with details of the vulnerabilities addressed in today’s updates to iOS , iPadOS , macOS , watchOS , tvOS , visionOS, and Safari. Here are the details. more…

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  3. From iPhone Duo to Mac, Craft shows what a native productivity app can do

    It’s been a busy fall for Apple. iOS and macOS 27 arrived in September, iPhone Duo went on sale just a few days ago, and more Mac announcements are expected later this week. Between the new software and hardware, there’s plenty for Apple users to explore. Of all these announcements, the iPhone Duo has arguably attracted the most attention. As the first…

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  4. Apple raises trade-in values for iPads and Macs, with increases of up to $365

    Apple today updated its trade-in values for iPads and Macs, marking the second time in two months that the company has increased payouts for both product categories. Here are the details. more…

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  5. Apple announces Siri AI will expand to these new languages soon

    Today in iOS 27.2, Siri AI added several new features and expanded to five new languages . And alongside the launch, Apple announced four more Siri AI languages coming soon. more…

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  6. iPhone Duo just got two new features in iOS 27.2

    iOS 27.2 is officially here , with additions that include upgraded Siri AI powers and new features for Messages , Apple TV , and more . And if you’re an iPhone Duo owner, iOS 27.2 includes two exclusive features for your new device. more…

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  7. Apple releases iOS 26.7.2 for iPhone, here’s what’s new

    Today alongside iOS 27.2 , Apple has also released iOS 26.7.2, a security-focused update for iPhones still running iOS 26. more…

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  8. Siri AI keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27.2

    Apple is rolling out its 27.2 software updates today, and among a variety of new features , they introduce several improvements for Siri AI. Here’s what’s new. more…

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  9. Apple releases iOS 27.2, here’s what’s new

    Apple has officially released iOS 27.2 for iPhone. The update brings a new look to Apple Music, more Siri AI languages, changes to Messages and Podcasts, and Apple Pencil support for iPhone Duo. Here’s what’s new. more…

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  10. Apple releases iPadOS 27.2, here’s everything new for iPad

    Apple has released iPadOS 27.2, its latest software update for iPad users. Here’s what’s new. more…

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  11. OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT and Codex with new GPT-6.1 Terra model

    Earth is so back. Last month when OpenAI released GPT-6 models of Sol and Luna, its medium model Terra was excluded from the update. Now OpenAI has upgraded Terra from GPT-5.6 to GPT-6.1, touting speed and computer use at a lower price. more…

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  12. MagSafe Monday: TESSAN’s 6-in-1 charging station replaces every charger on your desk

    One hub/cord to rule them all is a goal most people have for their desk. The TESSAN Magic 65W Charging Station is built to collapse your pile of cords into a single compact hub, and a couple of its design details are really handy as well if you like to hide your power cables. Let’s take a look at it. more…

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  13. watchOS 27.2 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new

    watchOS 27.2 is rolling out now for Apple Watch users alongside visionOS 27.2 and more. Here’s what’s new. more…

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  14. Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2

    In addition to releasing macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, Apple is now also rolling out macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Here are the details. more…

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  15. macOS 27.2 Golden Gate now available, here’s everything new

    Mac users can now install macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, which expands the new Siri AI to five additional languages, making it available to millions more users. Here are the details. more…

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  16. tvOS 27.2 just launched for Apple TV 4K, here’s what’s new

    Apple has just released tvOS 27.2 for Apple TV 4K users, here’s what’s new in the latest software update. more…

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  17. HomePod 27.2 is available now with four new features

    Apple has released HomePod 27.2, its latest software update for HomePod users. Here’s what’s new. more…

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  18. Apple responds to reports of iPhone Duo’s inner display cracking

    Over the weekend, a handful of iPhone Duo users reported that their inner display had cracked along the hinge. In a statement to 9to5Mac , Apple said it is “aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units,” and that affected users can contact AppleCare for a replacement. more…

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  19. Deals: AirTag 2 all-time low, Apple TV 4K, MacBook Air $200 off, Apple Pencil (USB-C) from $59, Alpine Loop, more

    Joining the ongoing Apple TV 4K pre-order discount and AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off , today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the lowest Amazon price ever on the single AirTag 2 listing, the iPhone Duo-ready Apple Pencil (USB-C) down as low as $59 shipped , and Apple’s Midnight 13-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off (matching the fall Prime Day price for the…

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  20. New iPad mini vs previous model: Here’s everything new

    Apple unveiled a new iPad mini today, and it’s a big upgrade over the previous model. Here’s everything new. more…

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  21. Apple teases an ‘exciting week’ of new products ahead

    Today Apple introduced a big update to the iPad mini, but it’s only the start of what the company has planned, as Greg Joswiak just teased an exciting week ahead. more…

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  22. New iPad mini has big limitation on all but one model

    Today Apple unveiled its biggest update to the iPad mini yet, but if you’re looking to buy one, there’s a key limitation of the A20 Pro chip in every configuration but one. more…

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  23. Apple unveils all-new iPad mini: OLED, thinner design, more

    Apple has officially unveiled a new iPad mini. The company calls it the “biggest update ever” for the iPad mini, adding an OLED display and a nano-texture option. The new iPad mini is powered by the A20 Pro chip. Here’s everything you need to know. more…

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  24. Some 27 years later, the iTunes Store is making an unlikely come-back

    Please accept my apologies if the headline made you feel old, but yes, Apple retired the iTunes desktop app way back in 2019 . However, a new report says that the iTunes Store is currently experiencing an unlikely seeming revival. This is thanks to a tactic being used by artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Summer Walker, and more … more…

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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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