Apple HomeView uses ambient recognition instead of Face ID
Apple’s first smart display is scheduled to debut on November 13. WIRED reports it uses face and voice recognition with a new Secure Exclave, while noting possible attack risks compared...
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Meta expands Instagram AI age checks worldwide
Meta says its age-estimation system will place millions more teens in Instagram Teen Accounts, including users whose listed birthdays say they are adults.
Apple introduces touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display
The new 14-inch and 16-inch laptops add touch controls and a tandem OLED display while retaining the M5 Pro and M5 Max chip options used in existing models.
South Korea fines Google and Apple over app store payment rules
The regulator imposed 63.71 billion won in fines and ordered changes to payment options for app developers, with compliance deadlines tied to the companies’ receipt of...
iPhone Duo screen cracks: iFixit technician points to possible hinge stress
An iFixit teardown technician says a hinge support may press against the foldable display. Apple says a small number of phones are affected and is offering replacements.
Technology
iPhone Duo and Pixel 11 Pro Fold differ on cameras, charging and price
Apple’s first foldable costs $100 more at entry level and has faster reported charging, while Google’s rival offers optical zoom. Early Duo screen complaints add a...
Apple MacBook Pro touchscreen redesign expected to bring slimmer bezels and steadier hinge
Apple announced an entry-level M6 MacBook Pro on October 27. Separately, reporting attributed to Mark Gurman describes design changes expected in a higher-end touchscreen model.
Apple announces M6 MacBook Pro as Engadget traces 20 years of laptop design
The new 14-inch model arrives alongside a retrospective on MacBook designs that influenced competing laptops, from aluminum cases to sharper screens.
IllustrationApple unveils OLED iPad mini at $699, with preorders opening October 28
The 8.5-inch tablet adds an A20 Pro chip and water resistance. It costs $100 more than the previous model at its starting price, with sales beginning November 6.
IllustrationApple releases iOS 27.2 with Apple Pencil support for iPhone Duo
The update adds support for the USB-C Apple Pencil on iPhone Duo, expands Siri AI language options and changes several iPhone apps.
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Apple directs iPhone Duo owners with display problems to AppleCare for replacements
Apple says a small number of its new foldable phones have inner-display problems. Customer accounts describe cracks and bright lines near the hinge.
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Apple’s 27.2 updates bring conversation recall and more languages to Siri AI
The October 26 rollout expands the context Siri AI can use in replies. The iPhone features require an iPhone 16 or later, or an iPhone 15 Pro model, Engadget reports.
Technology
iPhone Duo apps turn its folding screen into games, keyboards and a cassette player
Reviews by TechCrunch and WIRED show how apps use the iPhone Duo’s screen and hinge, while many mainstream apps still have display problems.
Technology
The Verge debates its iPhone Duo score as Apple’s folding phone goes on sale
The Verge gave Apple’s iPhone Duo a 7/10, but its reviewers say they had considered a different score and may reassess the device over time.
Technology
Apple’s iPhone Duo reaches stores worldwide as walk-in stock runs short
Apple’s first foldable iPhone went on sale on October 23. Launch-day reporting found store queues, while Apple warned that walk-in availability would be limited in several markets.
Australian court orders Apple to allow alternative iPhone app stores after Epic case
The order sets a March 2027 deadline for alternative app distribution in Australia. Epic says Fortnite will return to the Australian App Store on October 22, while Apple plans...
UK regulator proposes lower fees and wider access to iPhone contactless technology
The Competition and Markets Authority wants Apple to ease technical and commercial barriers for rival payment services. Its consultation closes on 17 November.
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Apple releases iOS 27.2 candidate to developers ahead of public update
The first release candidate moves Apple’s next iPhone update closer to a public launch, with expanded Siri languages and other changes reported. Apple has not confirmed a...