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9to5Mac Daily: October 20, 2026 – Apple announces ‘Pro and tell’ experience
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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Apple keeps acquiring companies with one clear goal in mind
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. more…
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iOS 27.2 adds new features in six iPhone apps, here’s what’s coming
iOS 27.2 launches next week with new features for iPhone users, including improvements across six Apple apps. Here’s what’s coming. more…
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Deals: Apple TV 4K, AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Air, MagSafe chargers, Duo cases, more
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 25W 3-in-1 Foldable MagSafe Charger at…
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Perplexity’s Computer can now run entirely on your Mac, even offline
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. more…
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Apple explains why HomeView couldn’t launch until now
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. more…
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tvOS 27.2 adds three new features to your Apple TV 4K
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. more…
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Apple now selling repair parts for iPhone 18 Pro, latest Mac Studio and Mac mini models
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. more…
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Apple says American suppliers make almost 100 parts for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo
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. The company has named two of its US supply chain partners, stating that one of them will be…
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Samsung fighting iPhone Duo by launching six foldable phones next year
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 … more…
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Apple still makes it too hard for Apple Pay competitors to emerge, says UK
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). The CMA says developers have reported that the compromise terms offered by Apple still…
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iPhone Duo orders limited to two per customer as Apple tackles scalping
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 . The move appears to be an attempt to tackle the problem of scalping, where people buy large volumes of supply-constrained devices in order to resell them on eBay for…
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Apple @ Work Podcast: A look at recent Apple security updates
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 & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices…
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WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users open any link in an in-app browser
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. more…
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New App Store chief discusses Apple’s gaming strategy, future of Apple Arcade, more
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. more…
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Following $5.7B verdict, Taction wants a cut of iPhone and Apple Watch sales through 2035
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. more…
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Best iPhone 18 Pro accessories: Solid-state power banks, MagSafe, chargers, more
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. more…
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Apple strikes deal with AI startup that lets musicians rework recorded music
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. more…
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9to5Mac Daily: October 19, 2026 – iPhone Duo demand, HomeView rumors
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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Your HomePod has a colorful new party trick: how to enable Sound Glow
Apple is rolling out a new feature for HomePod mini and the secon d-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. Here’s how to enable the new Sound Glow feature … more…
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MagSafe Monday: Upgrading to the iPhone Duo? This MagSafe battery was built specifically for it
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. more…
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iOS 27.2 adds new setting to fix common HomePod annoyance
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. more…
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Apple is launching major new products next week, here’s what’s coming
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. more…
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Third RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 rolling out
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. more…
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Apple rolling out RC for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more
Apple is rolling out RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more. Here’s what that means. more…
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First Release Candidate for macOS 27.2 Golden Gate now available
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. more…
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Apple releases iOS 27.2 RC for iPhone
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. more…
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This MagSafe battery pack is designed perfectly for iPhone Duo
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. The BMX Duo is available to order now and can wirelessly charge your iPhone Duo (or any other iPhone) at up to 15W. You can pick it up on Amazon for $79.99. more…
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Apple Watch warned a veteran about a health problem he didn’t know he had
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. more…
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Apple announces special event for October 28: ‘Pro and tell’
Apple today announced its second event 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. more…
