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After announcing a new iPad mini today, Apple is expected to introduce updated iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro models on Tuesday, both with the M6 chip that debuted in the new Mac mini in August. No design changes have been rumored for these Macs. Finally, higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays are expected to be announced on Wednesday . Related Roundups: iMac , MacBook Pro Tag: Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: iMac (Don't Buy) , MacBook Pro (Caution) Related F

Verizon has apologized to customers who pre-ordered the iPhone Duo through the carrier but have since been informed that their delivery is delayed. In an email sent to affected customers, Verizon said an unexpected shipping delay means that iPhone Duo deliveries to some customers will ake a little longer. To make up for the inconvenience, Verizon is offering affected customers a $100 Verizon gift card that can be used online or in-store toward bill payments or merchandise. We owe you an apology

iPhone Duo uses a Touch ID sensor built into the side button for authentication. Some may feel this is a step backwards after almost a decade of Face ID on iPhones, but if you wear an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock your iPhone Duo instead. This way, you don't need to touch the side button at all. It's the closest thing we have to a seamless Face ID experience on iPhone Duo ( at least for now ). The feature is called Unlock with Apple Watch. It's not new to iPhone, but it works reliably. N

Apple's iPhone Duo has failed JerryRigEverything's latest durability test . Despite its IP68 dust-resistance rating, dust entered the hinge through several ingress points, overwhelming the magnets that hold the phone shut. The bend test then left a permanent green line across the inner display, before the screen became unresponsive. The outer screen with Ceramic Shield 2 scratched at level 7 on the Mohs scale, but the inner screen only managed level 2, although credit was given for its matte nan

Because of the iPhone Duo's foldable design, you tend to switch the orientation of the device more often than you would a regular iPhone. This makes the volume buttons shift positions a lot relative to your fingers, which can cause you to press volume up when you meant to press down, or vice versa. To prevent this, the iPhone Duo has an option in Settings which can dynamically remap the buttons as you rotate the device, so that the button on the top or right always turns the volume up, while the

The first iPhone Duo teardown videos have been shared by YouTube channels REWA Technology and Phone Repair Guru , providing us with a look inside the device. iPhone Duo has two battery cells that can be removed with electrically-activated adhesive. There is a larger battery with a 2,962 mAh (11.56 Wh) capacity and a smaller one that is rated at 1,921 mAh (7.5 Wh). Total battery capacity is 4,883 mAh . REWA Technology's video includes a labeled breakdown of the logic board, which contains Apple's

Amazon this weekend has a few of the best post-hike prices we've seen on the M5 MacBook Air so far, with prices starting at $1,399.00 for the 16GB RAM/1TB SSD 13-inch model, down from $1,599.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon has two colors of this model on sale, and all four of the 24GB RAM/1TB SSD 13-inch MacBook Air on sale for $1,599.00

The option to reserve an iPhone Duo for Apple Store pickup resumed in the U.S. and Canada between 5:10 a.m. and 5:15 a.m. Pacific Time today, but inventory is extremely limited, with most stores having no pickup slots available today. You can search for iPhone Duo availability at your local Apple Stores by heading to the iPhone Duo order page , selecting your desired color and storage and so forth, and then opening the link next to the Pickup option at the bottom. Next, enter your ZIP code and y

Apple today updated its Apple Support app to add support for the iPhone Duo and iOS 27.1 (which the Duo ships with). Apple Support will now display properly on the iPhone Duo's wider screen, and it can be used alongside other apps in Split View. iPhone Duo reviews went live today , and poorly sized apps are a recurring complaint among reviewers. Apps that aren't updated for iPhone Duo are letterboxed, with thick black bars on each side. Apple will continue adapting its apps for the device, and w

WhatsApp is developing an optional in-app browser for its iPhone app that would let users open any link shared in chats without leaving the app, according to WABetaInfo . A new In-app browser option under Settings and Chats would let users enable the feature or continue opening links in their default browser. Users would also be able to clear cookies, cache, and other browsing data. The feature would also expand existing support for certain business links. Tag: WhatsApp This article, WhatsApp D

Apple could face additional payments on top of a $5.7 billion patent verdict, with Taction Technology asking a federal judge for more damages, interest, and royalties on future iPhone and Apple Watch sales. The request follows a September jury verdict that Apple's Taptic Engine infringed two Taction patents covering haptic feedback, the technology that produces taps and vibrations in devices. Apple disputes the verdict and is seeking to have it overturned or obtain a new trial. According to Reut

Bethesda's beloved role-playing game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has reached multiple generations of consoles since its 2011 debut, but it never officially came to the Mac. A new unofficial project called SkyrimMT now aims to make playing and modding it on Apple silicon Macs easier than ever. Mac owners have found ways to play Skyrim over the years, including installing Windows through Boot Camp on Intel Macs and using compatibility software such as CrossOver . Boot Camp is unavailable on Apple

Apple has showcased four design projects created using its products for this year's Designers of Tomorrow exhibition in Paris. The exhibition explores the theme of presence through furniture and lighting. Architect Salem S. Charabi used a MacBook Pro to sketch and model a lantern, while designer Yoonjeong Lee used an iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil to develop ideas for a combined table and lamp. Isabel Rower used an iPhone to document her work and Keynote to experiment with visual ideas for a chai

Apple is continuing to work on 6G, the successor to 5G that's on track to be ready sometime around 2030. Apple has been preparing for the eventual launch of the 6G standard since at least 2020. Apple is hiring a 6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer who will define and build the next generation of cellular technology as the company transitions to 6G. Apple designs its own modems now, so it will need to be ready when 6G rolls out. 6G is still under development. Spectrum bands haven't been establishe

With just a couple of days to go until the iPhone Duo launches, the first unboxing video has surfaced online from someone who managed to get a device early. The iPhone Duo ships flat instead of folded, and it is otherwise packaged like any other iPhone. We've already seen first impressions from members of the media who tried the iPhone Duo in person, but the unboxing video is the first look from outside the press. We're expecting iPhone Duo reviews to go live as soon as tomorrow, and the device

Perplexity today said it is updating Perplexity Computer to run fully locally on Mac . The local version runs on Qwen 3.6 or PPLX Pro (a post-trained version of Qwen) in the Perplexity app for Mac on supported Apple silicon Macs. Perplexity highlights the new Mac mini machines and says 36GB of memory or more is recommended to run locally. With the local setup, the AI model, task planning, reasoning, and file processing are handled on-device. Code and tool execution run in isolated sandbox enviro

Apple reportedly plans to unveil an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display next week, with those invited to Apple's Los Angeles experience on Wednesday, October 28 expected to receive hands-on time with the device, alongside MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays , a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, and an iMac with an M6 chip. Here are 10 new features and changes expected for the iPad mini 8: Apple's latest A20 Pro chip , manufactured with TSMC's advanced 2nm process. Expect up to ar

In a support document that it has since deleted, Australian carrier Telstra said RCS support would be available starting with an iOS update coming in December. If this timeframe remains accurate, then iPhone users with Telstra will likely be able to use RCS in the Messages app starting with iOS 27.3. RCS has many benefits over the traditional SMS standard for text messaging with Android users, including end-to-end encryption, read receipts, typing indicators, in-line replies, and more. Apple mai

As reported by 9to5Mac , Apple is now selling parts for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, and new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips on its self-service repair store in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. After ordering parts and tools, customers with the know-how can follow the steps in Apple's repair manuals for each of these devices, allowing them to skip a visit to the Apple Store's Genius Bar or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Related Roundu

The new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K announced last week can connect to up to four HomePods in front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right positions, enabling an all-Apple surround sound system for home theater setups. There is also a related new feature that has not received as much attention: Whole Room Audio. Apple says the Whole Room Audio feature spreads sound evenly across four HomePods in a room. Whole Room Audio spreads sound evenly across four HomePod speakers for audio that's p

In a press release focused on its latest American Manufacturing Program commitments today, Apple reiterated that Mac mini assembly in the U.S. will begin later this year, with Foxconn expected to build the computer at a facility in Houston, Texas. In an interview earlier this year , Apple's operations chief Sabih Khan said that Mac mini units assembled in the U.S. would primarily serve the U.S. market, while production would continue in Asia for orders placed abroad. Related Roundup: Mac mini Ta

Apple today announced new and expanded partnerships with two U.S. companies for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro components and materials. Through its existing American Manufacturing Program, Apple said it will commit up to $100 million over the next three years to Pennsylvania-based manufacturer Perryman, which produces titanium used in iPhone Duo enclosures. In addition, Apple said Delaware-based Qnity Electronics will produce advanced films for the variable aperture camera system on the iPhone 18

Amazon today has the Black Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the Black Milanese Loop (Large) for $599.97 , down from $899.00. This is a massive $299 discount on the previous-generation device, and it comes in around $100 cheaper than the last time we saw this model on sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. If you're shopping for the regular models, you'll fin

Apple's Greg Joswiak today hinted at new product announcements coming next week, sharing a social media post that says Can't wait to pro and tell next week. Rumors suggest Apple is planning to debut the new MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen display, an M6 entry-level MacBook Pro, an M6 iMac , an iPad mini with an OLED display. Can't wait to pro and tell next week. https://t.co/3wUkxwq35i Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 19, 2026 Apple is expected to announce the new devices on Wednesday, Octo

In a late September press release that we just discovered now, GM announced that it has started rolling out Apple Wallet car key support in select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicle models, with additional models to follow over time. Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet will also be supported, with a related Samsung press release mentioning availability in the U.S. and Canada. GM said the rollout will occur as follows, with model years listed in parentheses. SeptemberOctober 2026 Cadillac Vistiq (

The new Apple HomeView comes preinstalled with a selection of Apple apps, such as Apple Music , Apple Podcasts , Apple News , Calendar, FaceTime , and Messages, but it will also support third-party audio and video apps. Apple did not create an App Store for the HomeView, so there is no on-device way to download apps. It instead uses a CarPlay-like system where third-party apps will be displayed when the HomeView is connected to a compatible iPhone or iPad . Audio apps made for CarPlay like Spoti