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Seven Apple stores across France are closed on today, as the country prepares for another round of demonstrations a week after looters targeted two of the company's locations. As first spotted by MacGeneration , the affected stores include all three Paris locations: Champs-lyses , Opra , and March Saint-Germain . Apple's website also lists Saturday closures for Bordeaux Sainte-Catherine , Lille , Strasbourg , and Aix-en-Provence . The closures are likely a precaution to protect employees and sto

Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice disagree over how much newer evidence Apple must hand over in their antitrust case, according to a new court filing this week. The two sides previously agreed to a June 20, 2025 cutoff for Apple's records. With the evidence-gathering phase now scheduled to end in late May 2027, lawyers want Apple to supply documents created up to 30 days before that deadline. They say newer records could help establish whether the alleged anticompetitive practices are con

The iPhone Duo is compatible with the Apple Pencil , if you have the right one. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera tested the Apple Pencil with the iPhone Duo to see if it's a useful tool to pick up. If you already have an Apple Pencil 1, Apple Pencil 2, or Apple Pencil Pro to use with an iPad , you're going to be disappointed to hear they won't work with the iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo only works with the Apple Pencil with USB-C, which is $79 from Apple, but you can get it from Amazon for $69 .

The iPhone Duo has an all-new form factor with multiple folding and orientation options, and app developers are having some fun with it. You can find quite a few apps using the foldable display in unique ways, many with skeuomorphic designs. Tiny Computers ($3.99) Tiny Computers turns the iPhone Duo into a miniature retro computer, with options inspired by the Macintosh, Commodore 64, Amiga 500, iMac G3, iBook G3, and more. It works best with the iPhone Duo in a seated orientation, giving you a

The option to reserve an iPhone Duo for Apple Store pickup is starting to return on Apple's online store, with the system live again in countries such as Australia , China , Japan , and South Korea . Unfortunately, our spot check revealed extremely limited availability right now, with few to no time slots available for all configurations. We only managed to find a single iPhone Duo unit available for Apple Store pickup in Australia on Saturday at the time we checked, as shown in the screenshot b

Following more than three months of renovations, the Apple SouthGate store in Bath, England reopened today, just in time for iPhone Duo launch day . The store has received an updated design with a dedicated Apple Pickup area, a more accessible Genius Bar with varied table and seat heights, and other upgrades. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tags: Apple Store , United Kingdom Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple Store in UK Reopens With New Design on iPhone D

Apple today seeded an updated version of the watchOS 27.2 release candidate, four days after the first RC became available . Registered developers and public beta testers can download software through the Apple Watch Settings app or using the Apple Watch app on iPhone. watchOS 27.2 adds new Siri AI features and extends Siri AI to more languages. This update provides enhancements to Siri AI, including the ability to retain useful context from previous Siri interactions, draw from a wider range of

In the early years of iPhone launches, long lines would form at Apple Stores around the world, but those queues gradually became a thing of the past amid the rise of online pre-orders. At least, until the iPhone Duo launched today. Apple Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas today iPhone Duo fever is real today, with queues having formed at many Apple Stores around the world, based on comments and photos shared on the MacRumors Forums and social media platforms. Anywhere from dozens to hundreds of p

Some iPhone Duos are already experiencing hinge issues that cause display cracks, based on photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums . Almost all of the display faults are right along the hinge, and most result in a line of bright pixels across one side of the screen. An iPhone Duo owner in Australia said his device cracked after being opened fewer than 20 times, and there was no visible damage beforehand. Had my iPhone Duo for about six hours and had probably opened it fewer than 20 time

Apple hasn't shared iPhone Duo hinge tests or given a lifetime fold number like Samsung, but Joanna Stern used a custom device to subject her review unit to more than 32,000 folds over four nights. Over the course of the testing, Stern said she thought it might be feeling looser as the number of folds increased, but her final conclusion was that she couldn't feel much of a change. A calibrated push-pull gauge used to take readings before and after the Duo fold test showed the hinge was actually

Today we're tracking a pair of major discounts on Apple's newest MacBook Pro models, including up to $900 off two 16-inch models of the computer. 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. The entry-level 18-Core 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD has hit $2,429.00 on Amazon, down from $2,999.00. This one is only available in Space Black, a

As noted by Creative Strategies analyst Max Weinbach , the iPhone Duo is gaining Apple Pencil support with iOS 27.2, which is expected to be released to the public next week. You can use the USB-C version of the Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and scroll within supported apps on the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays. In a post on X, Weinbach confirmed that Apple Pencil support was enabled on his iPhone Duo once he installed the iOS 27.2 Release Candidate version . Related Roundups: iOS 27 ,

iPhone Duo will start arriving to pre-order customers this Friday, and in anticipation of the launch we've gathered all of the best cases and screen protectors you can get for your new iPhone Duo. This includes accessories from popular brands like OtterBox, Speck, ZAGG/Mophie, and more. 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. Most of these retailers aren't

In a statement shared with MacRumors today, an Apple spokesperson said there will be limited availability of the iPhone Duo for walk-in customers at Apple Stores in select countries when the device launches this Friday, October 23. Apple's full statement: On Friday morning, our teams look forward to welcoming customers at Apple Stores to experience iPhone Duo and the incredible iPhone line-up for themselves. Apple Stores will have limited iPhone Duo available for walk-in customers, and we're wor

The first reviews of the iPhone Duo were published today, providing us with a closer look at the foldable device in action ahead of its launch on Friday. The Verge 's Nilay Patel and Allison Johnson said the iPhone Duo is an expensive, compromised, and yet fun first-generation product: It is expensive, it's full of compromises, and it can be incredibly frustrating to use. Switching from the Duo back to one of our standard slab phones to get something done often felt like a relief. Sometimes you

Apple retail stores in Bordeaux and Lille were looted earlier this week amid unrest accompanying demonstrations against the high cost of living in France, Boursorama reports. Both locations were among numerous businesses targeted across the country. The same Bordeaux location, Apple Sainte-Catherine, was previously looted in December 2018 during unrest surrounding France's yellow vest demonstrations. Tags: France , Retail This article, Apple Stores in Bordeaux and Lille Looted During French Pro

Loop Capital has lowered its rating on Apple from Buy to Hold, saying the company is unlikely to make up an estimated 13 million iPhone shipments cut from its plans for the second half of 2026, according to Investing.com . The firm reduced its Apple stock price target from $370 to $330. Loop previously believed shortages of memory and processors had delayed shipments that Apple would recover in 2027. Its latest supply chain checks have led it to drop that assumption. The firm now forecasts 79 mi

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

Despite knowing that the iPhone Duo would face severe supply constraints due to manufacturing challenges, Apple chose to begin iPhone Duo pre-orders on Friday instead of waiting until it had more inventory ready, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today , he called this decision a major mistake. Let me cut to the chase: Apple made a major mistake here, he said. The company knew there would be severe supply constraints but went ahead with the launch anyway, apparent

Following in the footsteps of a small pre-order discount on the HomeView , Amazon is now offering the first cash discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K. You can get this model for $289.99 , down from $299.00. 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. This is a pre-order discount on the new Apple TV 4K, and Amazon provides an estimated delivery on launch da

Apple today launched pre-orders for the iPhone Duo. If you're looking to place a pre-order on one of these models at a cellular carrier, we've rounded up all of the best deals and offers you can find from the major carriers in the United States. 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. AT&T At AT&T, new and existing customers can get up to $1,200 off the iPh

Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo through its online storefront and Apple Store app. If you don't see the option to order, refresh both the website and the app until the store loads. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo are launching in more than 70 countries and regions. Customers who used the Get Ready option to set up a purchase should be able to check out with a couple of taps. The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable smartphone. It features a 5.4-inch display when closed and a 7

Apple's new iPhone lineup presents an unusual choice: Pay more for a folding display, or spend less on a phone with more advanced cameras and fewer hardware compromises. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which start at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, Apple now offers the $1,999 iPhone Duo , its first foldable iPhone. All three feature the A20 Pro chip, but their different designs and capabilities make the decision more

Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, October 16. We love that early energy, reads the Apple Store 's message when visiting the U.S. website. Almost ready for you. Pre-order begins at 5:00 a.m. PT. See you soon. Apple has been opening pre-orders at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time for several years, rather than the 12:01 a.m. start time it previously used. Customers in more than 70 countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, C

Apple CEO John Ternus has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2026 edition , available October 26. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001 and was formerly its senior vice president of hardware engineering, succeeded Tim Cook as the company's CEO on September 1. This paved the way for Ternus to unveil the iPhone Duo just eight days later. Ternus believes the iPhone Duo stands apart from other foldable smartphones. The other examples in the world felt kind of cheap and crapp

The Hatfield Apple-1 has sold for $1,148,200 including the buyer's premium, setting a world auction record for a commercially sold Apple-1, according to Bonhams . Two bidders competed for 28 minutes before the October 14 auction closed, taking the working computer beyond its $500,000 to $800,000 estimate . The machine takes its name from original owner Fred Hatfield, who complained to Apple about the lack of software for the Apple-1. A letter included in the sale contains Steve Jobs' 1978 reply,

Apple has begun inviting selected members of the media to a product launch experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . In a post on X, Gurman described the gathering as an all-day product launch experience for touchscreen MacBooks, a new iPad mini , and Macs equipped with M6 chips. Gurman previously reported that Apple would introduce the devices on or around Tuesday, October 27, with an online video presentation and a hands-on experience for the m

OpenAI today suggested Apple could be using its trade secrets, the very thing Apple is already suing OpenAI for. In a court filing , OpenAI accused an ex-employee of giving sensitive data about an unreleased product to Apple. The unnamed employee joined OpenAI from Apple and then returned after six months. OpenAI claims the person sent over a hundred highly confidential files to personal accounts, including manufacturing data and detailed images of at least one unreleased product. The former emp

As was rumored prior to today's announcements, the new Apple TV 4K 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. You can connect four of the new HomePod mini 2 speakers to the new Apple TV 4K, or you can mix and match pairs of HomePod mini 2 and full-sized HomePod 2 speakers, so long as the front and rear pairs of speakers match. For example, you can have two full-sized Home

Siri AI support on the new HomePod mini 2 will be available later as part of a future software update, according to Apple . In other words, do not expect Siri AI to be available on the speaker when it launches on Friday, October 30. Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2 will require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for requests involving personal context. Related Roundup: HomePod mini Tags: HomePod Mini 2 , Siri Buyer's Guide: HomePod Mini (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay

The HomeView can dim its display to just 0.3 nits for use on a nightstand or in dark environments, making it Apple's lowest-ever display brightness. The 7-inch Liquid Retina display automatically adjusts its brightness as lighting conditions change, reaching up to 500 nits in bright rooms. Its 0.3-nit minimum allows it to dim substantially at night. True Tone also helps the screen adapt to changing ambient light. Previously, Apple's dimmest display technology went down to just 1 nit. This featur

Apple's new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K includes three built-in far-field microphones, allowing users to find something to watch and control playback without picking up the Siri Remote. Users can activate the voice assistant by saying Hey Siri or Siri, including while a movie or TV show is playing. Apple says advanced echo cancellation separates the user's voice from background sound, helping the device recognize requests over the TV's audio. The microphones also enable hands-free control of c

The new Siri Remote unveiled today is compatible with all Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models released since 2015, according to Apple. The fourth-generation Siri Remote released today is available to order on Apple's online store for November 13 delivery, with U.S. pricing set at $59. The full list of compatible models: Apple TV 4K (4th generation) Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) Apple TV 4K (1st generation) Apple TV HD The key change with the new Siri Remote is full sup

Apple's new HomeView supports Spatial Audio, with different speaker systems for its tabletop and wall-mounted models. The tabletop model features two custom full-range drivers in its display, with a down-firing woofer and two force-canceling passive radiators housed in the domed base. Apple says this arrangement delivers clear sound with extended bass, distributing the audio hardware between the screen and its stand. The HomeView's A18 chip and built-in sensors power computational audio that con

Apple today shared four new videos on its YouTube channel highlighting the newly announced HomeView smart home hub, fourth-generation Apple TV 4K , and HomePod mini 2 . The longest video, Welcome Apple HomeView : Designed for life at home, follows a family through a busy morning. It shows Siri helping retrieve a French toast recipe sent in Messages, locate misplaced keys, and check evening plans, alongside a FaceTime call with grandparents. A second, shorter HomeView video provides an overview o

Apple's new HomeView smart home hub comes in four colors, but the wall-mounted model offers only two finishes. The tabletop HomeView is available in silver, starlight, rose pink, and space gray. Each finish comes with a matching USB-C cable. The device features an anodized aluminum design, with a 7-inch Liquid Retina display attached to a domed speaker base. A stainless steel hinge allows the screen to tilt for viewing on a countertop, nightstand, or side table. The wall-mounted HomeView is limi

Apple today said that second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K models will gain Siri AI in beta with tvOS 27.2. Siri AI on the Apple TV adds conversational entertainment searches, follow-up questions, and personal context through a paired compatible device. Setup requires the Home app's home owner to have an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad running the latest software, with Siri AI enabled and set to a supported language. At launch, Siri AI will support English in the United States, Aus

Apple today announced that ADT will offer professional in-home installation of its all-new wall-mounted HomeView smart home hub, confirming our scoop . ADT technicians will be able to install the wall-mounted version of the HomeView, the new collection of related Apple Home Collection smart home accessories from LG and Schneider Home, and other eligible smart home accessories in most areas of the U.S., according to Apple's website. More details are available on ADT's website . The wall-mounted H

Apple's HomeView can turn web recipes into step-by-step cooking instructions with hands-free timers. When viewing a recipe in Safari, users can tap the Start Cooking button to switch to a streamlined recipe layout. Apple also says HomeView offers help with ingredient tracking alongside the guided instructions. Timers can be controlled hands-free, allowing users to manage cooking times without touching the display. HomeView supports multiple timers, with Live Activities keeping them visible while

You can get the Black Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the Black Milanese Loop for $699.97 today on Amazon, down from $899.00. 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. If you're shopping for the regular models, you'll find numerous discounts at Best Buy this week. You can get the Black and Natural Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $649.00 , down from $799.00, which is over $1

Apple today announced Apple Intelligence features for the Apple TV , bringing a more conversational Siri , personalized entertainment search, and summaries of smart home camera activity to the living room. Siri AI introduces a full-screen interface for finding movies and TV shows, with results featuring poster artwork from the Apple TV app and suggestions for related content. Users can ask which Apple TV shows won Emmy Awards this year, for example, and then explore recommendations for other awa

Despite featuring an A18 chip and built-in Apple Intelligence support, Apple's new HomeView still depends on a paired Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for several features. According to Apple's announcement , Siri requests involving personal context require a paired Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad running the latest software, with Siri AI enabled and set to a supported language. These capabilities include retrieving relevant information from Messages and Calendar, as well as t

The new Apple TV 4K announced today is even more expensive than the previous model, with U.S. pricing set at $299. The new Apple TV 4K only has a single configuration available with 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi 7, and an Ethernet port. The previous model had two separate configurations that were most recently priced at $199 and $249 in the U.S. following an earlier price increase . All in all, the Apple TV 4K's starting price has now gone from $129 to $299 this year. Related Roundup: Apple TV Buyer's

Apple's new HomeView smart home hub will not be available in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS in the region, the company said today. Apple said it is working constructively with the EU in an attempt to find a path forward, but provided no timeline for EU availability. It costs $299 in the U.S. and launches on November 13 in eight countries around the world. Related Roundup: Apple HomeView Tag: European Union Buyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomeP

Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13 and launch on Friday, October 30 . In a follow-up video , Gurman said he was told that both devices should be available to pre-order starting this week. Related Roundups: Apple TV , HomePod mini Tag: HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) , HomePod Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater , HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology Thi