Verizon plans to charge customers $10 per month for the iPhone Handoff feature that Apple added in iOS 27 . iPhone Handoff allows one phone number to be shared across two separate iPhones. Pricing was included in Verizon's iPhone Duo announcement today , with the carrier confirming iPhone Handoff will work with the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro models. Verizon will support iPhone Handoff, giving customers the flexibility to use a single Verizon phone number seamlessly across two compatible iPhone models. Whether using the pocketable iPhone Duo on the go or iPhone 18 Pro for work, customers can switch active status between devices at any time while keeping full access to Verizon's 5G network. iPhone Handoff will be available from Verizon for $10/month on compatible iPhones models running iOS 27. With iPhone Handoff, users can switch between a main iPhone and a companion iPhone at will, though a phone number can only be active on one iPhone at a time. Verizon says support is coming soon, and Apple previously said Verizon would adopt the feature before the end of the year. U.S. carrier T-Mobile already supports iPhone Handoff, but charges just $5 per month for the feature. AT&T, the third major U.S. carrier, recently suggested it has no imminent plans to support iPhone Handoff. U.K. carrier EE also said this week that it will soon support iPhone Handoff. Customers who have EE's Full Works Plus plan will get iPhone Handoff free, while other EE users can get it for 5 per month. Deutsche Telekom in Germany is the only other carrier that's added iPhone Handoff support so far. It costs 6.95 per month, but the carrier includes it for free in the MagentaMobil L and XL plans. Tag: Verizon This article, Verizon Will Charge $10 a Month for iPhone Handoff first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Demand for the iPhone Duo has been othing short of extraordinary, Apple said in a statement to the Financial Times . The company also said it is working hard to get this revolutionary new product into customers' hands as quickly as possible. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo opened this morning at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, and it didn't take long for available stock to dwindle. Within minutes , delivery dates slipped from October 23 to November, and by 5:30 a.m., delivery estimates reached January 25. It is no longer possible to order an iPhone Duo for delivery in 2026 from Apple, and customers who purchase now will be waiting until early 2027. Prior to pre-orders launching, rumors said supplies could be constrained due to manufacturing difficulties . With past iPhone launches where supplies were limited, Apple has sometimes been able to ship devices sooner than expected, so it's possible the company will work through its backlog ahead of schedule. There are no guarantees, though, and it's clear many will be waiting for months. Apple has not yet said whether there will be iPhone Duo stock available for walk-in purchases on October 23, but if there is, we could see long lines outside Apple retail stores for the first time in several years. Apple's website suggests there could be some stock available for store pickup as soon as next week, as there is a note to check back on October 24 for availability. Pricing on the iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and goes up to $3,199 for 2TB of storage. The first orders will be delivered to customers on October 23. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple Calls iPhone Duo Demand 'Extraordinary' After Orders Slip to 2027 first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
New App Store Rules Target AI Deepfakes and Nudify Apps
Apple today expanded its App Store moderation rules to cover AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery. Sexually explicit content was already banned, but now Apple says app developers must proactively prevent and remove AI-generated deepfakes from their platforms. Apple warns that apps with offending content could be removed from the App Store if developers fail to act. The updated 1.2 rule names AI content creation apps and could be targeting apps like Grok, among others. Users have complained about xAI's Grok chatbot being used for nude and sexualized deepfakes, and earlier this year, Apple told xAI it would remove Grok from the App Store if it continued to permit nude deepfakes. xAI put safeguards in place, and Apple approved an updated version of the app. Apple also added guideline 2.5.19 to clarify that developers who add features or functionality not present in the version of an app submitted for review risk removal from the App Store and Apple Developer Program. Apple links the rule to udification apps that create sexually explicit images of real individuals without their consent, suggesting some of the apps have concealed their true purpose during review and added the nudify feature after approval. Apps containing hidden or undocumented features are also prohibited on the App Store, including apps that misrepresent their purpose during review and only reveal harmful capabilities such as udification after approval, a tactic commonly known as bait-and-switch. Along with changes focused on AI-generated content, Apple updated section 5 to extend its ban on apps that facilitate human trafficking or child exploitation to alternative app distribution. We do not hesitate to remove apps, and terminate the developers behind them, when they violate these guidelines, reads Apple's developer news post on the rule changes. Apple's full updated guidelines can be found on its website . Tag: App Store This article, New App Store Rules Target AI Deepfakes and Nudify Apps first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini Price Increases
Daring Fireball 's John Gruber shared his first impressions of the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 this week, and he concluded that the price increases the devices received are much more striking than any of the new features introduced. Prior to receiving price increases in late June , the previous Apple TV 4K started at $129 in the U.S., while the previous HomePod mini was priced at $99. The new Apple TV and the HomePod mini 2 are priced at $299 and $149, respectively, so both devices are now significantly more expensive than they were just four months ago. Since the new Apple TV is only available in a single configuration with 128GB of storage and an Ethernet port, it is more fair to compare it to the equivalent previous-generation 128GB model, which was initially $149 and went up to $249 in late June. This means the new model is technically only $50 more expensive, but the reality is that the minimum you can spend on a new Apple TV 4K is now $299, up significantly from $129. The price increases stack up if you want to use a pair of HomePod mini speakers as the default audio output on an Apple TV 4K. As noted by Gruber, it now costs nearly $600 to buy all of those devices, up from nearly $350 before late June. At the old pre-June prices, you could buy a 128 GB Apple TV and a pair of HomePod Minis for $350 ($150 + $100 + $100), said Gruber. Four short months later, with today's new models, that combination would cost $600 ($300 + $150 + $150). That price difference is much more striking than any of the new and improved features in the products. To be clear, Gruber said he still thinks the new Apple TV 4K is worth it to him at its current price, and he believes the HomePod mini 2's price is easonable. However, he acknowledges that the general consumer market thought the old prices were too high, and now Apple has made even more price increases on top. Related Roundups: Apple TV , HomePod mini 2 Tags: Daring Fireball , John Gruber Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now) , HomePod Mini (Buy Now) Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater , HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay Home & Auto Tech This article, Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini Price Increases 'Much More Striking' Than New Features first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The just-released M6 Mac mini is already on sale for $949
Macworld Apple Mac mini M6 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector(#sticky-promo-block a).addEventListener(click, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(#sticky-promo-block).querySelector(p.promo-title).textContent; const data = { event: stickyConversionUnitClick, eventCategory: Sticky Conversion, eventAction: Click, eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log(Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: , data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); These days, getting a new Mac is more expensive than ever. But right now, Apples M6 Mac mini is on sale for $949 right now , which is quite a bit under its $1,099 price tag. Thats quite the discount for a product thats only been around for a short while. Besides the incredible M6 processor and the ability to boost your productivity by adding multiple monitors, you should know the new Mac mini also has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The M6s new design includes a Neural Accelerator in each GPU core and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, so Siri AI and graphical-intensive apps will be equally speedy. The beautiful thing about the new M6 Mac mini is that it tucks under your monitor and gives you your desk back. Even better, it lets you build the exact setup you need because it features three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back, as well as an HDMI and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port. That makes it possible to have a three-monitor workstation to help tackle your daily workload. Well admit that a similarly specced M4 model would have cost $799 just a couple of months ago, but this is the new reality. So go ahead and grab this tiny powerhouse for $949 while you can still get it for $150 off.
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Microsoft thinks the Surface Laptop Ultra is a MacBook Pro killer. We
Macworld Microsoft is clearly worried about Apple. The marketing for the companys new Surface Laptop Ultra directly calls out the MacBook Pro, and Microsoft is even encouraging MacBooks for trade-ins . Now that the Surface Laptop Ultra has started shipping, early reviews of the laptop have posted, including one from our sister publication PCWorld. Give that review a read when you can, but PCWorlds review makes no MacBook Pro comparisons. And thats what were here for! Were going to take a look at some of the benchmark results and see how Microsofts laptop compares to Apples MacBooks. Geekbench 7 Results are expressed as Geekbench scores. Higher scores/longer bars are faster. Surface Laptop Ultras Windows power slider set to Best performance Geekbench 7 is an overall, general-purpose performance benchmark, and in Single-core CPU testing, the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X 20-core CPU chip in the Surface laptop ranks below that of the two-year-old A18 Pro chip in the MacBook Neo. In Multi-core CPU testing, the Nvidia chip beat Apples M5, but is 21 percent slower than the 15-core M5 Pro. As you can see in the chart, the M5 Max has a sizable lead over the RTX Spark. Cinebench 2024 Results are expressed as Cinebench scores. Higher scores/longer bars are faster. Surface Laptop Ultras Windows power slider set to Best performance Cinebench 2024 is more media-focused, rendering an image using Maxons Redshift engine. In Single-Core CPUperformance, the Nvidia chip is even slower than Apples A18 Pro-surprising that a chip made for a mobile phone is faster. In Multi-Core CPU benchmarks, the Nvidia chip still lags behind the M5 Pro. As far as battery life, PCWorld couldnt run the same test we do (playing a 4K video saved to the laptops SSD until the battery runs out). However, their testing, which involved streaming a 4K YouTube video, lasted about 8 hours, a far cry from the 20 hours we got in our tests. One last thing to note about the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra is its price. The model PCWorld tested costs $3,699 and has an Nvidia RTX Spark N1X 20-core CPU, a 6,144-core GPU (Nvidia counts cores differently than Apple), 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. For comparison, Apple sells the 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro 18-core CPU, a 20-core GPU, 48GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD for $3,599. So for $100 less, you can get an M5 Pro MacBook Pro thats much faster in general use than Microsofts laptop. The 14-inch model with the same specs is $3,299, $300 cheaper than the Surface Laptop Ultra. Before you get all excited, lets be fair to Microsoft, they promote the Surface Laptop Ultra as built for local AI, and we dont run the same AI benchmarks as PCWorld, so well hold off on judgment in the AI arena. However, the M5 Pro and Max chips are the last of this chip design that Apple will produce. With the M7 due next year, Apple is reportedly focusing on AI performance , which will but a greater focus on the things Microsoft is touting. So, look out. But as far as general-purpose productivity goes, Apple doesnt really have anything to worry about we said that even before we saw these results.
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Apple's HomeView software license agreement refers to the HomeView as a HomePodDevice in one section. This is surely a placeholder name from a draft version of the agreement that Apple forgot to replace in the final version, and it reveals that Apple unsurprisingly views the HomeView as a HomePod-like device. On a related note, Apple's legal website has two other agreements titled HomePodOS 26 and HomePodOS 27, even though Apple refers to the platform as simply HomePod software in those documents and elsewhere. It may be the closest we get to homeOS . Related Roundup: Apple HomeView Buyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay Home & Auto Tech This article, Apple Refers to HomeView as 'HomePodDevice' in Legal Document first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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BenQ INFTYLAB M Mouse review: A Mac mouse with trackpad-like controls
Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Some Mac trackpad gestures Compact, ergonomic mouse Two scrolling wheels Programmable buttons Connectivity options Cons Software download recommended Right-handed only Premium price Our Verdict The combination of Mac trackpad gestures, compact ergonomic design, and customization make it an interesting alternative to Apples Magic Mouse, particularly for (right-handed) people who find prolonged trackpad use uncomfortable or miss trackpad scrolling when using a mouse, especially if they switch frequently between creative applications and everyday productivity tools. However, its trackpad-like features rely on configurable scrolling and button shortcuts rather than full Multi-Touch gestures, so dont expect the same experience as using a MacBook trackpad. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed $119.99 Best Prices Today: INFTYLAB M Mouse Retailer Price $119.99 View Deal BenQ $119.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide What is it? A customisable Mac mouse with trackpad-style scrolling and programmable shortcuts, but without full Multi-Touch gesture support. Who is it best for? Mac users who want trackpad-like controls and button options on a more accurate mouse. Who should skip it? Left-handed users and anyone wanting the full range of Mac trackpad gestures, including pinch-to-zoom and multi-finger swipes. Apples Magic Trackpad is a better choice for those features. Get ready for some real competition Logitech because theres a new Mac mouse in town that might nibble away at your market share to become the new big cheese. BenQ has long been the maker of many of the best monitors for Mac that have passed through the Macworld Lab. Its Zowie-branded mice, however, havent troubled our Best Mac Mice roundup as most have been aimed at Windows users with dedicated USB dongles that need to be plugged into a computer to link with the mouse, and Mac users prefer a straighter, less fussy Bluetooth connection. Its new INFTYLAB brand is aimed at Mac users, with the six-button M Mouse in the lead and new products on the way including a lightbar engineered for Apples iMac. It even comes in only white, which for a long time was the only color that Apple made its mice, after the boxy Beige period, of course. Which Mac trackpad gestures does the M Mouse support? Its real claim to a close and genuine relationship with the Mac is its dedicated INFTYLAB Glide software that can map trackpad and Multi-Touch gestures to the mouses shortcut buttons that should make mouse scrolling feel more natural to us. You can customize scroll modes and map shortcut buttons; for example, making the scroll direction match your Mac trackpad. Choose Natural in the Glide desktop app for traditional mouse scrolling, where moving the mouses top scroll wheel down pulls the page content down with your fingersmimicking the direct, touch-like feel of a MacBook trackpad. Or pick Standard, where moving the mouse wheel down pushes the page content up like a traditional PC mouse wheel. If you are expecting a bunch of other Mac trackpad gestures such as pinch-to-zoom, Im afraid thats it. But the default Quick Pies options (see below) are kinda similar to swiping in the cardinal directions on the trackpad. The Left Space and Right Space commands reference the different desktop spaces that you can use in macOS. For instance, you have a video playing in full screen but want to check another browser that was open before the video was played. You can swipe into the other spaces to see that page and then swipe back instead of minimizing the video. Essentially, it swaps you between the different virtual desktops that you may be using. Logitech has similar functions in its software for the MX Master 4 mouse. You can set the horizontal scroll wheel for zooming. It is a little jumpy when zooming in on pages in Safari, but it performs better on RAW photosalthough still less than the standard MacBooks trackpad zooms smoothness. The zooming sensitivity setting is not adjustable in the Glide software. Even Apples ambidextrous Magic Mouse that is a hybrid of a touchpad and a traditional mouse is so far the only traditional mouse that supports touch-sensitive top-surface gestures, such as one-finger scrolling, swiping between pages, and double-tapping for Mission Control or Smart Zoom. Like the M Mouse, it doesnt support full four-finger or pinch-to-zoom trackpad gestures. BenQ If you want seamless trackpad gestures, you need to drop your mouse habit and buy the Apple Magic Trackpad that has a glass surface to give you fully native macOS multi-touch capabilities (pinch-to-zoom, rotate, four-finger swipes, and Mission Control). BenQ How customisable are the M Mouses buttons and shortcuts? You can customize the other buttons of the M Mouse. By default, the well-placed side-mounted horizontal scroll wheel has no click function, but it can be set to Forward/Next, while the side button behind it can be set to Previous/Back. The top button is set to take a screenshot but can also be set to Show/Hide the desktop, or Zoom. I found myself accidentally taking screenshots with the loud camera shutter click noise adding to my frustration, so I moved away from the default command. You can set different screen-capture options, such as Capture screen/area/window and Copy screen/area. Set one of the buttons to turn on the Quick Pie shortcut dial. BenQ Another button option is called Quick Pie, which is a pop-up radial (circular) quick-access menu that appears next to your cursor when assigned to and pressed on the designated mouse button. Moving the cursor or clicking in a specific radial direction triggers the corresponding shortcut or command. Once you get the hang of it, it should be faster than using traditional linear drop-down menus. Your settings are saved to the mouse, so you can use it on any Mac device once paired. The eight-button Logitech MX Master 4 is also highly customizable with its own Logi Options+ software, including an Action Ring rather like BenQs Quick Pie. Read our Logitech MX Master 4 review . HowdoestheMMouseconnecttoaMac,andhowlongdoesitsbatterylast? Bluetooth supports multiple paired devices, while the 2.4GHz wireless option provides a low-latency alternative through the included USB-C receiverthis comes with a USB-A adapter for older ports, but will be unnecessary for most Mac users. A USB-C wired connection is available, too, and charges the built-in 500mAh battery while you work. The charging port is positioned at the front of the mouse rather than underneath as it is rather ridiculously on the Apple Magic Mouse. BenQ quotes battery life of up to 90 days, although actual endurance will depend on usage and settings. Mice from left: Apple Magic Mouse, BenQ/INFTYLAB M Mouse, Logitech MX Master 4. Simon Jary How does the M Mouse feel in hand? At 85g, the M Mouse is relatively light, measuring 4.5 x 2.9 x 1.6 inches (115 x 72.5 x 41.5mm). Its specifically designed for small-to-medium hands, so larger-handed users should consider its compact dimensions before buying and may prefer Logitechs MX Master mouse. The Apple Magic Mouse weighs 99g, and the Logitech MX Master 4 is half as heavy again at 150g. In between M Mouse and Apple Mouse, the Satechi Slim EX Wireless Mouse weighs in at 90g. The M Mouse feels comfortable in handif youre right-handed, of course. Sorry, lefties. Its central arc follows the hands natural resting curve, while contoured surfaces and side grooves support the palm, thumb and ring finger. The idea is that your hand can shift between palm, claw and fingertip grips as fatigue builds, rather than being locked into one position. BenQ says the design is informed by ultrasonic muscle-fatigue testing, although individual comfort will depend on your hand size and working habits. The equally rightie-only MX Master is equally ergonomically engineered, and has a larger side horizontal scroll wheel if you have bigger thumbs. How precise is the mouse vs Apple and Logitech? The optical sensor offers adjustable sensitivity from 400 to 6,000dpi, with smart DPI (dots per inch) adjustment for different tasks. The Logitech MX Master 4 has a maximum 8,000dpi, but most users are unlikely to notice much difference in everyday use. Apple doesnt officially publish an official DPI specification for its Magic Mouse, but benchmark databases typically estimate the Magic Mouse sensor at between 1,000 and 1,300dpimaking it unsuitable for fast-paced gaming or tasks requiring rapid precision, but fine for general productivity. The INFTYLAB Flow Desk Mat is a supplementary accessory for the M Mouse BenQ Is the INFTYLAB M Mouse worth the upgrade? At $119.99 / 89.99 , the M Mouse PS01 costs considerably more than a basic wireless mouse such as one of the $29.99 / 29.99 Satechi mice . Its appeal rests on a more specific promise: keeping some of the gestures and scrolling Mac users appreciate while adding the comfort, precision and physical controls of a mouse compared to a trackpad. Logitechs MX Master 4 mouse is similarly priced at $119.99 / 119.99 . Apples Magic Mouse is cheaper at $79.99 / 79.99 , but is less customizable. The Magic Trackpad costs $129.99 / 129.99 . Which Mac mouse should you buy? INFTYLAB M Mouse : Best for right-handed Mac users who want a compact, ergonomic mouse with customisable buttons, scrolling controls and some trackpad-like functionality. Apple Magic Mouse : Best for users who prefer touch-sensitive surface gestures, including swiping between pages and scrolling, rather than physical shortcut buttons. Apple Magic Trackpad : Best for users who want the full Mac trackpad experience, including pinch-to-zoom, multi-finger swipes and Mission Control. Logitech MX Master 4 : Best for users who prefer a larger ergonomic mouse with extensive customisation options, particularly those with larger hands. Should you buy the INFTYLAB/BenQ M Mouse? The INFTYLAB M Mouse is an interesting alternative to Apples Magic Mouse for right-handed Mac users who want a compact, comfortable mouse with programmable controls and some trackpad-like functionality. Its particularly appealing for those who find prolonged trackpad use uncomfortable, miss trackpad-style scrolling when using a mouse, or frequently switch between creative applications and everyday productivity tools. However, its trackpad-like features dont offer the full Multi-Touch experience. If gestures such as pinch-to-zoom and multi-finger swipes are a priority, Apples Magic Trackpad is the better choice. Users with larger hands may also prefer Logitechs MX Master 4. Do you need a mouse mat? No, like all modern optical mice you can use pretty much any smooth surface, but BenQ has something that might tempt you: the Flow Desk Mat ( $34.99 / 34.99 ). Measuring 31.5 x 15.8 inches (800 x 400mm) with a thickness of 0.1 inch (2.5mm), the Flow Desk Mat is a low-resistance faux-leather surface that BenQ says makes M Mouse glide even smoother. A rubber backing increases the mats stability on desktops. If you have the space its a mousing luxury that includes handy clips to route cables as you want them to keep your desk organized. BenQ
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Google Universal Cart Launches For Easier Online Shopping
Google has officially launched its Universal Cart , a shopping feature designed to make online purchases easier by bringing products from multiple retailers into one place. Announced on October 15, the tool is integrated with Google Search and the Gemini app , helping shoppers organize purchases, track prices, monitor product availability, and discover potential savings. Previously available to a limited number of users, the feature is powered by Googles Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) , which supports shopping experiences across different platforms. Users can add items to a single cart while browsing Googles services without having to manage multiple browser tabs or restart their shopping process. Were introducing Universal Cart a new hub for shopping on Google. It will work across merchants and across services. Youll be able to add things to your cart whether you're shopping on Search, the @GeminiApp , @YouTube or @Gmail . The moment you add a product to pic.twitter.com/MP8FreG6p1 Google (@Google) May 19, 2026 For example, shoppers can save an accessory through Googles AI-powered search experience and later add a beauty product through Gemini. Both items remain organized in the same shopping environment. Price Tracking and Personalized Savings The Universal Cart also uses Googles Shopping Graph , which continuously updates information on more than 60 billion product listings . This system helps monitor price changes and product availability, allowing shoppers to receive automatic alerts when an item becomes cheaper or returns to stock. Beyond price tracking, Google aims to help consumers identify additional savings. Through integration with Google Wallet , the system can apply relevant promotional codes and recommend an eligible saved credit card based on the benefits or rewards it offers for a particular purchase. These features could help US shoppers compare opportunities to save money without manually searching for discounts or reviewing every card in their wallet. Checkout Options and Retailer Support When shoppers are ready to complete a purchase, they can use Google Pay for a streamlined checkout or continue to participating retailers websites. Listed partners include Nike, Sephora, Target, Walmart , and merchants using Shopify . However, the Universal Cart does not replace retailers existing responsibilities. Participating stores remain responsible for order confirmation, customer support, fulfillment, and delivery , regardless of the checkout method. US Availability and Future Expansion Google is introducing the Universal Cart in the United States first . The company has not confirmed a broader international rollout, so availability in other markets remains uncertain. By combining AI assistance, price monitoring, promotional offers, and centralized shopping, Googles Universal Cart represents another step toward a more connected online shopping experience . Its impact will depend on retailer participation, feature availability, and how effectively it helps consumers save time and money. Google Universal Cart Launches For Easier Online Shopping , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Razer has unveiled a brand-new line of gaming peripherals inspired by Pokmon , expanding the ongoing celebrations for the franchises 30th anniversary . Announced on Thursday , the collection embraces a nostalgic pixel art aesthetic reminiscent of the early retro video games, featuring themed designs across a mouse , keyboard , mousepad , and gaming chair to complete a cohesive desktop setup. Initial details indicate that the launch focuses on Razers regional channels, featuring a special edition of the Viper V4 Pro mouse . The design incorporates a distinct color palette of gray, yellow, and green alongside classic franchise graphics, separating it visually from previous hardware partnerships. While the initial rollout centers on international markets, U.S. availability remains unconfirmed as regional pricing and distribution details are still pending clarification from the manufacturer. This announcement follows a series of high-profile Pokmon collaborations from the brand. Earlier in October, Razer introduced licensed headsets featuring Charizard and Lucario on the BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed , as well as a wired Sylveon edition of the Kraken V4 X . Previous hardware lines have successfully brought fan-favorite characters like Pikachu , Eevee , Espeon , Umbreon , and Gengar to life through custom mice, keyboards, and mousepads distributed across global markets, including North America and Europe. Razer 30 Pixel Art pic.twitter.com/dIVR6mD9bD NAKAYAMA (@pikachu_pcn) October 15, 2026 Whether this exclusive pixel art collection will eventually make its way to the United States and other Western regions remains unconfirmed. Fans and collectors hoping to complete their themed desktop setups will need to monitor official announcements for potential international release updates as the anniversary celebration continues. Razer Announces New Pokmon Pixel Art Gaming Peripherals Collection , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Microsoft Celebrates Xbox 25th Anniversary With Free Game Bundle
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Xbox division, Microsoft has announced a special promotion for Windows 11 PC buyers. Starting in November , customers who purchase eligible hardware (like the new Surface Laptop Ultra ) from participating U.S. retailers between November 2 and December 31 , 2026 , will be able to redeem a generous bundle of 25 free games. At present , the promotion is restricted exclusively to users within the United States . Redemption will be handled directly through the Microsoft Store application on the new device, permanently linking the titles to the users account for access across any compatible PC . The final deadline to claim the bundle is February 12 , 2027 . While the full list of titles remains under wraps, several major franchises have already been confirmed for the collection, including The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim Special Edition , Halo : Combat Evolved Anniversary , Age of Empires II : Definitive Edition , Minecraft Dungeons , and Gears of War : Reloaded . Thanks to the Xbox Play Anywhere program, many of these games will also be playable on Xbox Series X and S consoles at no extra cost. Alongside the bundle announcement, the tech giant highlighted several technical advancements designed to improve the Windows gaming experience, such as Advanced Shader Delivery to reduce loading times and the dedicated Xbox Mode . Microsoft Celebrates Xbox 25th Anniversary With Free Game Bundle , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
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The iPhone Duo went up for pre-order today and if you managed to secure one ( before 2027 ), you might be looking for a case to safeguard it. We have already detailed some of the more high-end models out there, but there are also some early deals live on the much more affordable Spigen options right now starting at just $27 Prime shipped. more
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Alongside the ongoing pre-order discounts on Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and Switch Sports Resort ahead of release next week, we also have a few standout Switch game deals you can pickup for your physical collection and digital libraries. Firstly, the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is just $4.50 on the eShop right from the usual $30 this is a no brainer pickup for some quick 1v1 fighting action, much like the 67% price drop on the Capcom Fighting Collection at under $10 . The physical edition of the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is down at a new $24.99 Amazon low right now as well.And be sure to check these out too: Cronos Nintendo Switch 2 $24 (Reg. $40) Pikmin 4 $40 (Reg. $60) Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection $24 (Reg. $40) Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade $25 (Reg. $40) Secure you Switch Sports Resort pre-order discount while you still can, more Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon Metroid Ravenous pre-order discount now live at Amazon more
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iPhone Duo pre-order live blog: How quickly will Apple
Macworld If feels like its been a month since Apple unveiled its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo , and, well, it has. Announced on September 9 at the Surprise and Shine event, it finally goes up for pre-order this morning at 8 am ET before hitting shelves next Friday. If you want one, however, youre going to have to act fast. Not since the iPhone X has a phone been more anticipated, and even Apple is warning users that demand will be high for the new phone, and weve been reading reports about production constraints for weeks. So we dont expect to see delivery dates slipping into December very quickly. There are two colors to choose from (Night Sky and Star White) and four storage configurations with the following prices: 256GB: $1,999 512GB: $2,199 1TB: $2,599 2TB: $3,199 The point of this live blog is simple: Were going to track all colors and configurations in the U.S. and U.K. Apple stores (and other retailers) to tell you how quick ship dates start slipping, which colors and configurations are available, and what you can still get before 2027. Well try to update every few minutes, but its the first time were trying this, so bear with us. iPhone Duo pre-order live blog Michael Simon Welcome to 2027 Just a half-hour after pre-orders began, all iPhone Duo orders are now quoting January 25, 2027 as a ship date. Thats more than three months after it goes on sale and the furthest weve ever seen iPhone pre-orders slip. Your order will probably ship before then as Apple ramps up production, but it shows just how popular and constrained the new phone is. Link copied SHARE 6 mins ago , By David Price A long wait around the world Customers outside the U.S. face a long wait too. Shipping dates for the Duo (white, 256GB) have slipped to December 14-21 in the U.K. And our colleagues on Macwelt report that German dates are in mid-December as well. Link copied SHARE 14 mins ago , By Michael Simon Christmas is coming Its 8:21 am ET and all iPhone Duo models are showing December 15-22 as a ship date. So if you want one for Christmas, hurry up and order! Link copied SHARE 18 mins ago , By Michael Simon Better luck at Best Buy? Over at Best Buy , it still quotes October 23 as a pickup or ship date on the iPhone Duo pre-ordering page. However, you need to go through a process of adding or replacing a line with AT&T or Verizon, so its likely the actual ship date is later. Link copied SHARE 20 mins ago , By Michael Simon Another wave gone Now Apples online store is showing ship dates of Dec 8-15 for all colors and capacities. Link copied SHARE 24 mins ago , By Michael Simon Every combination ships in December already Every color, capacity, and carrier of the iPhone Duo wont ship until December 1, according to Apples pre-order estimates. For what its worth, we never saw a quoted date in October or November when trying to buy one. Link copied SHARE 26 mins ago , By Michael Simon Well that was fast! Shipping for an unlocked 256GB iPhone Duo in either color is already showing Dec 1-8 as a ship date. Link copied SHARE 27 mins ago , By Michael Simon Pre-orders are up! Apple has finally opened up its iPhone Duo pre-order web page at 8:07 am ET. The app is still down, however, Link copied SHARE 35 mins ago , By Michael Simon Excited? So are we Apple has a new message at 8 am for pre-orderers that suggests it might be a longer wait than usual. It says: Please stay on this page until we can bring you infor pre-order. Thats a new message weve never seen before. The app has the same page as before. Link copied SHARE 37 mins ago , By Michael Simon Get your fingers ready! Weve got just five minutes to go until pre-orders begin. Take a deep breath and get ready to hit refresh! Link copied SHARE 40 mins ago , By Michael Simon Pre-ordering tips I wont be buying an iPhone Duo this morning, but Ive participated in my share of early-morning pre-ordering. I have a couple of tips. Use two devices. The online store and the app load differently, so its best to have a Mac with Safari open and an iPhone with the Apple Store app open. You cant refresh the app, but you can quit and reopen if you want to force it to reload. Dont give up. The store likely wont open until at least a couple of minutes after 8 am. Whether its purposeful or not, Apple usually opens its stores 5 or 10 minutes after the published time. So dont get discouraged if you still see the splash screen as late as 8:10 am. Use Apple Pay. Apples online payment method isnt just convenient, its much quicker than going through Apples full checkout process. Youll save a minute or so by just tapping the Apple Pay button. Dont buy anything else. Forget about case or accessories, you can get those later. To get the quickest ship time, just buy the phone and check out quickly. Screenshot Apple Link copied SHARE 54 mins ago , By Michael Simon Surprising demand for Duo We ran a social media poll overnight and received some surprising results. With over 300 participants, about half are planning to buy a Duo. Of those, 22% are getting a higher-capacity model, while the colors for the 256GB model are split pretty evenly: 15% for Night Sky and 13% for Star White. Good luck everyone! Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon Now we wait For as long as Ive been covering Apple, theyve shut down the entire store for hours ahead of pre-orders. Ive never understood why, but its an easy way to know when the new stuff is available. Once the store comes back online, youll be able to get your new Duo. So once 8am comes around, just start hitting refresh! Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Karen Haslam The Apple Store is down! The Apple Store is down while Apple gets ready to accept orders for the iPhone Duo. While it usually says Well be right back, this years message is a little different: The Apple Store is down Apple Why Apple needs to close the whole store at times like this we dont know. Its particularly annoying if you wanted to check the price of something else Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon Track the Duo pre-orders with us Apple will open pre-orders for the Duo at 8 am ET, and well be tracking the sales of each color and configuration. Follow along with us all morning! Link copied SHARE
Apple HomeView starting to sell out, score the pre-order discount now while you still can
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First Apple TV 4K Pre-Order Discount Arrives at Amazon
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 day, which is November 13. Although only a $9 discount, this is now the best price we've tracked on the device, and as of writing Amazon is the only place offering any sort of markdown. $9 OFF Apple TV 4K for $289.99 For anyone who just wants to upgrade their existing Apple TV 4K with the new Find My-enabled Siri Remote , Amazon has that accessory for pre-order at $59.00. There's no discount on the Siri Remote, but if you purchase this without spending on an entirely new Apple TV 4K, you'll definitely be saving yourself some money. PRE-ORDER New Siri Remote for $59.00 If you're looking to save on the HomeView, Amazon has the home hub device for $289.99 as well, down from $299.00. This one is available in Space Gray and Rose Pink colors, and it's also set to launch on November 13. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, First Apple TV 4K Pre-Order Discount Arrives at Amazon first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
iPhone Duo Pre-Order Deals: The Best Carrier Offers From AT
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 iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in. If you're switching to AT&T, the carrier will give you up to $800 to pay off your current device balance, and you can save $200 per line when ordering the smartphone online. UP TO $1,200 OFF iPhone Duo at AT&T In regards to the main offer of up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo, AT&T says this requires an eligible trade-in of $230 or more, alongside activation of a new line or upgrading an existing line. You'll get this credit over the course of 36 months on your AT&T bill. You can find the breakdown of each plan tier from AT&T below, and remember that they each require a trade-in as well. Up to $1,200 off iPhone Duo: requires AT&T Premium 2.0 plan or higher / trade-in value of $230 or more Up to $930 off iPhone Duo: requires AT&T Extra 2.0 plan or higher / trade-in value of $130 or more Up to $500 off iPhone Duo: requires Value 2.0 plan / trade-in value of $130 or more Up to $350 off iPhone Duo: requires any eligible unlimited plan / trade-in value of $35-$129 T-Mobile T-Mobile is offering up to $1,000 off the iPhone Duo with any condition trade-in on an Experience Beyond plan. This discount will appear in the form of bill credits over the course of 36 months. UP TO $1,200 OFF iPhone Duo at T-Mobile Similarly if you're on the Experience More or Experience Beyond plan, you can get up to $830 off with a trade-in, and up to $730 off with a new line on most other plans. All of these offers have the same payout schedule over the course of 36 months. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, iPhone Duo Pre-Order Deals: The Best Carrier Offers From AT&T and T-Mobile first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
iPhone Duo Now Available to Pre-Order From Apple
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 7.6-inch display when open. It has an iPad-like aspect ratio and at 5.2mm when unfolded, it is Apple's thinnest iPhone to date. Apple designed the iPhone Duo with an aluminum and titanium frame, complete with ceramic fiber antenna inserts and support ribs. It has a hinge with more than 100 components, and can be used in multiple orientations and positions. It lacks Face ID and adopts Touch ID instead, and it has a two-lens camera system without a telephoto lens. The iPhone Duo is priced starting at $1,999 for 256GB of storage, and it comes in star white and night sky colors. Apple says its specialists are available to help users find ways to save and pay, including with Apple Upgrade, a Klarna-run lease program. With a 24-month lease, iPhone Duo pricing starts at $57.99 per month. Apple says customers can save from $175 to $885 by trading in an eligible iPhone 13 or newer. If you're ordering an iPhone Duo, it's a good idea to opt for AppleCare +. Some iPhone Duo repair fees are as high as $1,499 without a protection plan. Along with Apple, carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are accepting iPhone Duo pre-orders. Carriers have trade-in deals and discounts available, but make sure to read all of the fine print ahead of time. Rumors suggest iPhone Duo supplies are limited due to production issues. The new iPhone could sell out quickly, so order right away if you want one on launch day. Customers who successfully pre-order an iPhone Duo for launch day delivery will get their devices on Friday, October 23. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone Duo Now Available to Pre-Order From Apple first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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iPhone Duo pre-order deals: Up to $1,200 off w/ Best Buy trades, $55/month, more
Just after pre-order discounts went live on the new HomeView, alongside the next-gen Apple TV 4K, Apples all-new iPhone Duo is set to go up for pre-order this morning at 8 a.m. ET. You can, of course, get one straight from Apple if you get in there quick, but you might want to explore your options at Best Buy as well it is offering packages starting at just $55 per month and as much as $1,200 off with trade-ins . more
In an exciting development, Apple has rolled out a pre-order feature enabling customers to secure their purchases ahead of time. The iPhone Duo, boasting a foldable design, will be up for pre-order on October 16, with deliveries kicking off on October 23 across various countries, including India. Priced at $1,999 in the United States, it stands as a high-end option.
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HomeView and third-party apps: What works, what doesn
Macworld When you unbox your HomeView and set it up, youll have a curated selection of 14 apps available to you ( 15 if you consider Settings an app). Compared to the millions available on your iPhone, thats not a lot, and theres no app store for downloading more. Worse, if youre not entirely all in on the Apple ecosystemmaybe you use Spotify or Audibletheres isnt a clear way to load your favorite third-party apps onto it. With no App Store, HomeView seems like it might be a very limited device. But Apple has a rather clever solution. Rather than build yet another platform for developers to support and maintain, it is leveraging CarPlay to provide access to some third-party apps, directly from your iPhone, with no install required. But we havent seen what that looks like or how it works, and we have more questions than answers. The apps you get Apples tech specs page for the HomeView lists all the apps that it comes with, along with four additional Apple apps that are Available from iPhone. Apple Though it is not explicitly stated, it seems that the four apps available from your iPhone all operate via their CarPlay interface. (The giveaway is AudioBooks, which is Books on all other devices.) All those apps now have CarPlay support, mostly for audio experiences. For example, you cant read e-books with Books or news articles with News, but you can listen to audiobooks or listen to news briefs. CarPlay on your desk What if you use Spotify for music or podcasts? Or Overcast? Or Audible for audiobooks? What if you want to watch a YouTube video or Netflix? Apple has a solution for this, and its kind of clever. Existing audio and video apps that support CarPlay will automatically be available on HomeView, without the developer needing to do anything at all. If a developer doesnt want their app to appear on Apples smart hub, they can disallow it using the disfavoredLocations function, but otherwise, all music, podcast, audiobook, and video apps that support CarPlay will work on your HomeView streaming from your iPhone just as they would if you were in a car. Apple Apples CarPlay developer site has already been updated to mention how CarPlay audio and video apps work with HomeView. This is a great idea. The simplified CarPlay interface that apps use is more appropriate for this kind of device, which is meant for simple consumption and not for editing your next great playlist. And developers can support both cars and HomeView all at once in the apps they already publish to the App Store. If they already support CarPlay, they dont even have to update their app. What about other CarPlay apps? Apple specifically mentions that audio and video apps with CarPlay support will be available on HomeView. That means you almost certainly wont get access to Waze, Google Maps, WhatsApp, or Carrot Weather, and other navigation and utilities that have CarPlay experiences. While you probably wont be able to use those apps , you might be able to see their widgets on your HomeView home screen. Apples developer agreement section 6.4 covers CarPlay and HomeView. Section 6.4.1 specifically mentions CarPlay widgets being available on HomeView, without the caveat of it being in specific audio or video categories. Section 6.4.2 mentions entire CarPlay applications, and it does say in a category identified by Apple, so thats probably those audio and video apps. Apple So HomeView should provide access to audio and video apps just as a car that supports CarPlay wouldstreaming directly from your iPhone, with all your playlists and preferences and such intact. And it might even show widgets for other CarPlay apps on the HomeView home screen. This all seems like a very good way to have a reasonable selection of third-party app support, right out of the box, without tasking developers to support a new platform, and in a way that easily deals with the multi-user aspect of HomeView. When youre recognized, HomeView will show your iPhones content, including your own CarPlay audio and video apps and such, with your own playlists and progress. When someone else is using it, they will see their own iPhone content, including their own CarPlay apps, playlists, etc. But how does it work? Unfortunately, Apple didnt really demonstrate how any of this actually works, either in its promo videos or in the live demos at its media experience. So were left wondering what this looks like, how fast it is, and what features are or are not there. Foundry HomeView has a simple app drawer of sorts. Do the CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from your iPhone just show up there? And when you tap on them, do you just get a CarPlay interface? Or do you access them some other way? And what about CarPlay widgets? Is that for all CarPlay apps, just audio and video apps, or just Apple apps? What video apps are going to be available at launch? Apple only just added CarPlay support for video apps in iOS 27 (while your car is parked), but developers havent really rushed to support it other than Apple. Will YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, or other popular streaming services update their apps to support CarPlay now that they have an even bigger incentive to? And what exactly qualifies as an audio or video app? For example, the MLB app is obviously a sports app, but its CarPlay experience is centered around listening to games and viewing scores. Will you get native support for an app like that, or do you have to use it on your iPhone and then AirPlay the audio stream to the HomeView? The fallback scenario for all of these things is to either start content on your iPhone and then send it to your HomeView with AirPlay, or to use the Safari browser to log in to the service on the web. But those are impractical and limited options. Some streaming apps, most notably Netflix, dont even support AirPlay, and there are plenty of services that dont have a decent web experience (or any at all). With almost a month to go before the HomeView hits store shelves, we will hopefully get to see a clear demonstration of how this CarPlay integration with third-party apps really works. But from what we already know, its a very smart system.
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iPad mini 2026 rumors: Release date, OLED display, specs and price
Macworld For those who need a premium small-screen tablet, the iPad mini is a popular choice. But should you buy one now, or should you wait to see what Apple has in store for the next model? Most buyers should wait if they can. Bloombergs Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to announce the next iPad mini on October 27 , with an OLED display and A20 Pro chip expected. Even more recent reporting points to an Apple media experience in Los Angeles on October 28 . This experience doesnt necessarily mean that Apple has moved the announcement back a day, it could allow journalists hands-on time with products announced on October 27. The iPad mini is among the rumored products, but its inclusion is unconfirmed. Heres what the latest rumors say about the release date, key upgrades, and whether its worth waiting. iPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 8 comparison Feature Current iPad mini Next iPad mini rumors Release October 2024 October 27 announcement reported Chip A17 Pro A20 Pro expected Display 8.3-inch LCD OLED, possibly 8.5 inches Design Current design Similar design, possibly slimmer bezels Water resistance No official rating Improved resistance rumoured Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread expected Cellular modem Qualcomm Apple C1X expected Cameras 12MP front and rear 12MP rear and front cameras likely; landscape front-camera position expected Apple Intelligence Supported Supported, with faster AI performance Price From $599 (was $499) Near $799 reported; unconfirmed. Biggest upgrade OLED display, faster chip and newer connectivity 2026iPad mini release date: When will the new iPad mini launch? Expected announcement: October 27, 2026, according to Bloomberg; unconfirmed Bloombergs Mark Gurman reported on October 8 that Apple plans to announce the new iPad mini on October 27 , alongside new Macs. Gurman had reported in July 2026 that Apple was targeting October for the OLED iPad mini release. Although a September report grouped the device among products expected in late 2026 or early 2027. The newer evidence points back toward an imminent launch. In September, MacRumors saw a leak from Apples own code, that included references to the unreleased iPad mini, along with product imagery showing some of its new features. That report said the presence of these assets suggests the device is likely to launch soon and noted that Gurman expects the new iPad mini to arrive by the end of October. That would fit Apples recent iPad mini schedule: the current A17 Pro model was announced in October 2024. However, Apple has not confirmed an event or release date, so an October launch should still be treated as an expectation rather than a certainty. 2026iPad mini chip: Performance and specs A20 Pro chip expected C1X modem expected on cellular models N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread expected The next iPad mini now looks likely to make a much bigger processor jump than previously expected. According to information discovered in Apples own code by MacRumors in September 2026, the new iPad mini is set to use the A20 Pro chip introduced with the iPhone 18 Pro. That supersedes earlier evidence pointing to the A19 Pro. In August 2025, MacRumors reported that Apple code appeared to identify an A19 Pro-powered iPad mini, and that remained the leading expectation for much of 2026. The newer leak is more recent and specifically identifies the upcoming model with the A20 Pro, making that the strongest indication of Apples current plans. Apple has not officially announced the device, however, so its final specifications are not confirmed. Moving from the A17 Pro to the A20 Pro would represent a major performance upgrade. The newer chip should bring substantially faster CPU and graphics performance, along with more capable on-device AI processing for Apple Intelligence, gaming, photo editing and other demanding workloads. It would also make the iPad mini unusually powerful for its size and narrow the performance gap with Apples larger iPads. The current iPad mini has 8GB of RAM. Apples recent Pro-class iPhone chips have been paired with more memory, so the new model could receive an increase, but the September leak does not appear to confirm the iPad minis RAM allocation. The processor may not be the only silicon upgrade. Apple is also expected to bring its N1 networking chip to the iPad mini, adding support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread. Cellular models are expected to adopt Apples C1X modem, replacing the Qualcomm modem used in the current generation. 2026iPad mini: Display OLED display expected Single-stack LTPS panel rumored Apple has reportedly tested both 60Hz and 120Hz displays The iPad Pro already uses OLED. The next iPad mini is also expected to adopt OLED, although reports point to a different panel technology. Mahmoud Itani / Foundry The biggest display upgrade expected for the next iPad mini is the move from LCD to OLED . Multiple reports, including those from Bloomberg and display-industry sources , have pointed to an OLED iPad mini arriving in 2026, and Samsung Display is reportedly already producing panels for the device. OLED should bring deeper blacks, higher contrast, faster pixel response and improved viewing angles compared with the Liquid Retina LCD in the current iPad mini. Reports suggest that Samsung began mass production of OLED panels for the mini in June. The exact screen size is less certain. Reports over the past two years have pointed to panels measuring between 8.4 and 8.7 inches, compared with 8.3 inches on the current model. A slightly larger display could be achieved through slimmer bezels without substantially increasing the size of the tablet, but the final panel dimensions have not been confirmed. However, the iPad mini is not currently expected to receive the same display technology as the iPad Pro. Reports indicate that Apple will use a single-stack LTPS OLED panel, rather than the tandem OLED and LTPO technology used in the Pro models. That should keep costs lower, but the panel may not reach the same brightness levels as the iPad Pro display. Earlier reporting pointed to a 60Hz display, but newer information leaves the refresh rate uncertain. In a October 15 Power On podcast, Mark Gurman claimed Apple has tested both 60Hz and 120Hz ProMotion displays for the next iPad mini. Gurman was unable to confirm which option Apple had selected. An OLED display would improve contrast and black levels, but OLED does not guarantee ProMotion. 2026iPad mini: Design Same overall size, with a slightly larger screen possible More water-resistant design expected New vibration-based speaker system Apple The iPad mini has retained the same design since its major redesign in 2021, and the 2026 model is expected to keep that overall look. However, Apple could increase the display size slightly while maintaining the devices current dimensions. A newly spotted accessory listing offers another clue. MacRumors identified an iPad mini Smart Folio with model number A3632 on Apples French regulatory website. The number differs from existing iPad mini cases, suggesting a new accessory could be approaching. The regulatory filing doesnt offer any clues about the dimensions of the new iPad mini, but does indicate some changes to the materials used in Apples iPad mini case. In December 2024, analysts at Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) suggested in a supply chain analyst report that the next-generation iPad mini could feature an 8.5-inch display, up from the current models 8.3-inch panel. The report indicated that the chassis size would remain unchanged, meaning Apple could achieve the larger screen through slimmer bezels rather than a larger body. Apple has now announced the iPhone Duo , whose 7.6-inch folding inner display brings it closer to small-tablet territory. However, its $1,999 starting price makes it a very different purchase from an iPad mini. The Duo goes on sale October 23. Another rumor gaining traction is that the new iPad mini will be more water-resistant. That rumor comes from Bloombergs Mark Gurman, who in October 2025 claimed Apple was developing a next-generation iPad mini with a significantly more water-resistant chassis. The more water-resistant design could involve changes to the speaker system as well as the chassis. Gurman previously reported that Apple was developing a vibration-based speaker that would allow it to eliminate some traditional speaker openings, reducing potential entry points for water. Newly leaked Apple imagery, via MacRumors , appears to support that report. Images discovered in Apples code in September show a small groove cut into the top of the display glass, presumed to be for the speaker. MacRumors said the imagery appears to corroborate Gurmans report of an all-new vibration-based speaker system. It is not yet clear exactly how the new speaker system will work or how much additional water resistance it will provide. There is also no indication that Apple will give the iPad mini an official IP water-resistance rating. Theres also a strong possibility of new color options. Apple currently offers the iPad mini in Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray, while the previous generation was available in Pink, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray. 2026 iPad mini: Cameras Landscape front camera expected No major camera sensor upgrade currently rumored No major camera-sensor upgrade has been reported, but the front camera is expected to move to the landscape edge. Foundry The clearest camera change for the next iPad mini appears to be placement rather than camera hardware. Leaked imagery discovered in Apples own code by MacRumors in September 2026 shows the front-facing camera moved to the landscape edge of the display. That would bring the iPad mini into line with the rest of Apples current iPad lineup and should make video calls feel more natural when the tablet is used horizontally with a stand or keyboard. The current iPad mini has a 12MP Wide rear camera and a 12MP Ultra Wide Center Stage front camera. So far, there have been no credible reports suggesting that Apple plans a major change to the resolution or camera sensors themselves. Even if the camera hardware remains unchanged, the expected A20 Pro chip could still improve image processing and computational photography. However, there are currently no reports of new camera sensors, higher resolutions or additional lenses. 2026 iPad mini: Price The iPad mini had held the same $499/499 starting price since its 2021 redesign. That changed in June 2026, when Apple increased the entry-level price to $599/599. The OLED model could bring another substantial price increase. According to a Power On newsletter on October 11, the next iPad mini could start near $799 around $200 more than the current models $599 starting price. Should I wait to buy a new iPad mini? Wait if : Your current tablet still meets your needs. With an announcement reportedly planned for October 27, it makes sense to see what Apple introduces before paying full price for the existing model. Announcement and shipping dates may differ. Buy the current model if : You need a small tablet immediately or find a substantial discount. Compare the saving with current retailer prices, and consider whether you would regret missing the expected OLED upgrade. Beware that waiting may be a disadvantage if Apple increases the price for the new model. In that case, buyers on a tighter budget may want to consider a substantially discounted current-generation iPad mini.
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iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo Buyer
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 complicated than simply choosing a screen size. The iPhone Duo's $700 premium over the iPhone 18 Pro Max buys a 7.6-inch folding display, Split View multitasking with two apps side by side, and a design that can stand on its own for watching video and making FaceTime calls. It also supports StandBy without being connected to a charger. These capabilities, alongside the appeal of a radically new kind of iPhone, are its strongest reasons for consideration. The Pro models offer a more versatile camera system, Face ID , the Action button, and substantially lower prices. Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these iPhones is best for you. All three models still share a large amount of hardware. The shared features include: A20 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, dual 16-core Neural Engine, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing Apple C2 modem (except on the iPhone 18 Pro Max in the United States), N1 wireless networking chip, and the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip Super Retina XDR OLED displays with ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On display, Dynamic Island , and 3,000 nits of peak outdoor brightness Ceramic Shield 2 on the Pro models' front displays and the iPhone Duo's outer display, Ceramic Shield backs, and IP68 water and dust resistance to a maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes Camera Control, a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera at 13mm and f/2.2, Photographic Styles 3, Dual Capture, smart focus tracking, and 48MP macro photography iOS 27 , Apple Intelligence , and Siri AI support, subject to feature, language, and regional availability Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My via satellite, plus Crash Detection USB-C with USB 3 speeds, MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W, and eSIM support 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage options The comparison below outlines the key differences between the Pro models and the iPhone Duo: Display iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo iPhone 18 Pro : 6.3-inch display iPhone 18 Pro Max : 6.9-inch display 7.6-inch inner folding display and 5.4-inch outer display iPhone 18 Pro : 2622-by-1206 resolution at 460 ppi iPhone 18 Pro Max : 2868-by-1320 resolution at 460 ppi Outer display : 1398-by-2034 resolution at 460 ppi Inner display : 1878-by-2670 resolution at 430 ppi Approximately 2.17:1 aspect ratio (19.6:9) Outer display : Approximately 1.45:1 Inner display : Approximately 1.42:1 Rigid display without a folding crease Folding inner display with a replaceable polymer cover layer and a crease that can be visible in certain lighting Nano-texture finish and wide-angle OLEDs on the inner display Split View multitasking with two apps side by side Apple Pencil (USB-C) support coming later in 2026 Design and Build iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo Aluminum unibody Polished titanium frame with a 3D-printed hinge cover Fixed body Hinge supports partially open positions for watching video, taking photos, and making calls Action button Face ID enabled by TrueDepth technology Touch ID in the side button Dual ambient light sensors Four ambient light sensors MagSafe accessory compatibility listed by Apple: cases, wallets, and wireless chargers MagSafe accessory compatibility listed by Apple: cases and wireless chargers eSIM-only in the United States; nano-SIM and eSIM in selected other markets, including the UK eSIM-only worldwide Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy options Night Sky and Star White options Made with 40% recycled content, including 85% recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, 80% recycled steel in the battery enclosure and vapor chamber chassis, and 100% recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine Made with 35% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminum in the internal structural frame, 85% recycled titanium in the enclosure, and 100% recycled titanium in the 3D-printed hinge cover 50% of manufacturing electricity sourced from renewable electricity 60% of manufacturing electricity sourced from renewable electricity Dimensions and Weight iPhone 18 Pro iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo Height 5.91 inches (150.0 mm) 6.43 inches (163.4 mm) 4.64 inches (117.8 mm), open or closed Width 2.83 inches (71.9 mm) 3.07 inches (78.0 mm) 3.31 inches (84.1 mm) closed 6.48 inches (164.6 mm) open Depth 0.34 inch (8.75 mm) 0.34 inch (8.75 mm) 0.44 inch (11.3 mm) closed 0.21 inch (5.2 mm) open Weight 7.44 ounces (211 grams) 8.78 ounces (249 grams) 8.96 ounces (254 grams) Rear Cameras iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 48MP Dual Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main camera: 24mm, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, and 100% Focus Pixels 48MP Fusion Main camera: 26mm, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, and Hybrid Focus Pixels Variable aperture on Main camera: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4.0 Fixed f/1.6 aperture on Main camera 12MP optical-quality 2x sensor crop at 48mm from the Main camera 12MP optical-quality 2x sensor crop at 52mm from the Main camera 48MP Fusion Telephoto camera: 100mm (4x), f/2.8, tetraprism, and 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilization and autofocus 12MP optical-quality 8x sensor crop at 200mm, f/2.8, from the Fusion Telephoto camera LiDAR scanner 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x lens and optical-quality zoom options 0.5x, 1x, and 2x lens and optical-quality zoom options 8x optical-quality zoom in and 2x optical zoom out, for a 16x optical-quality zoom range 2x optical-quality zoom in and 2x optical zoom out, for a 4x optical-quality zoom range Digital zoom up to 40x for photos and up to 24x for video Digital zoom up to 10x for photos and up to 6x for video Adaptive True Tone flash True Tone flash Four studio-quality microphones Microphone configuration not specified by Apple Smart Take and Duo Preview Pro Capture Features and Formats iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo Pro controls for lens aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and viewing histogram Manual controls including white balance and focus ProRAW Apple Reference Image, using the Fusion Main camera only; availability varies by region Spatial photos Spatial video recording at 1080p at 30 fps ProRes video recording up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording ProRes RAW video recording Apple Log 2 Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) Genlock with supported accessories Image formats captured: HEIF, JPEG, and DNG Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG Video formats recorded: HEVC, H.264, ProRes, and ProRes RAW Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Video playback formats listed by Apple include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes Video playback formats listed by Apple include HEVC, H.264, and AV1 Front Cameras iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo 18MP Center Stage front camera, f/1.9 12MP Center Stage outer camera, f/2.2 Autofocus with Focus Pixels on the front camera Outer front camera autofocus not specified by Apple Front camera Pro controls, ProRAW, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and Academy Color Encoding System Kid Cue on the outer display Under-display FaceTime camera on the inner display, f/1.8, limited to 1080p video at 30 or 60 fps, without Night mode, portrait photography, or Photographic Styles Duo FaceTime Optical zoom with the rear camera in FaceTime Zoom with the rear camera in FaceTime Battery and Charging iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo Built-in rechargeable battery Dual built-in rechargeable batteries iPhone 18 Pro : Up to 24 hours typical use iPhone 18 Pro Max : Up to 30 hours typical use Up to 24 hours typical use iPhone 18 Pro : Up to 36 hours video playback iPhone 18 Pro Max : Up to 45 hours video playback Up to 44 hours video playback using the outer display Up to 31 hours using the inner display iPhone 18 Pro : Up to 33 hours streamed video playback iPhone 18 Pro Max : Up to 40 hours streamed video playback Up to 37 hours streamed video playback using the outer display Up to 26 hours using the inner display Up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes Up to 50% charge in around 20 minutes The figures above are Apple's U.S. battery ratings. These wired fast-charging figures require a compatible 60W-capable adapter or higher, sold separately. Price iPhone 18 Pro iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo 256GB $1,199 $1,299 $1,999 512GB $1,399 $1,499 $2,199 1TB $1,799 $1,899 $2,599 2TB $2,399 $2,499 $3,199 For many buyers, the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max is the better choice. They offer the same A20 Pro chip as the iPhone Duo, a more versatile camera system, and a substantially lower price. Choose the Pro if you prefer a smaller, lighter phone, or pay $100 more for the Pro Max if you want a larger screen and longer battery life. The camera system is the clearest reason to choose a Pro model. Its variable aperture adjusts automatically during everyday photography, while also giving photographers greater control over depth of field. The dedicated Telephoto camera provides much more flexibility for distant subjects, from performances and sporting events to travel photography. These advantages matter even if you never use professional capture formats. Buyers who rely on ProRAW, ProRes, Apple Log 2, or the Pro models' full manual-control suite have an even stronger reason to choose an iPhone 18 Pro. While the iPhone Duo does offer some manual camera controls, its selection of tools and formats is much more limited. The iPhone Duo is worth considering if you would regularly unfold it for reading, documents, viewing photos, watching video, or using two apps side by side. Think through a typical day and identify your specific tasks that would benefit from the inner display, such as keeping a reference document open while writing an email. Apple Pencil support could also make it useful for handwritten notes and annotations, but that support is coming later in 2026. Being able to prop the phone up for a call or video, give someone a live preview while photographing them, or use StandBy away from a charger may be useful throughout the day. Buyers who want to experience Apple's first foldable may also value the novelty and flexibility of the design, even without a specific productivity need. You still need to be comfortable with the changes to everyday features. Touch ID replaces Face ID, and there is no Action button for a customizable shortcut. The outer front camera has a lower resolution than the Pro models' camera, while the inner camera is designed around FaceTime and lacks several photography features. If selfies or front-camera video are important to you, those differences deserve consideration alongside the rear cameras. Try to assess the iPhone Duo when it is closed as well as open. Despite its smaller outer display, it is wider and thicker than either Pro model and slightly heavier than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Handling it in person in an Apple Store should help establish whether its width, folded thickness, and weight suit the way you normally carry and use your phone. Battery life also depends on how you use the two displays. Apple's U.S. figures put the iPhone Duo level with the smaller Pro for typical use, below the Pro Max. Its long outer-display video playback rating does not carry over to the inner display, so buyers planning to spend much of the day unfolded should pay particular attention to those separate figures. The price gap remains significant at every storage tier. A 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max costs $100 less than the entry-level iPhone Duo, which has 256GB of storage. At the same capacity, the iPhone Duo costs $700 more than the Pro Max or $800 more than the Pro. Buyers who need substantial local storage therefore have another reason to favor a Pro model. The premium can also extend to repairs and coverage. In the United States, Apple's estimated inner-display repair fee is $999 without AppleCare +, compared with $329 for the iPhone 18 Pro's display and $379 for the Pro Max's. Battery service costs $229 , compared with $129 for either Pro model. A separate replacement of the inner display's cover layer is listed at $49 without coverage or $19 with AppleCare+. Standalone AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss also costs more for the iPhone Duo, at $19.99 per month in the United States rather than $14.99 for either Pro model. Buyers planning to insure their phone should include that recurring difference when comparing ownership costs. Choose the iPhone Duo if its inner display would meaningfully improve the things you do on your phone, or if experiencing Apple's latest radical rethink of the iPhone is itself worth the premium and compromises to you. If you expect to spend most of your time on the outer display, the Pro models are easier to justify: You would otherwise be paying substantially more while making limited use of the feature that most distinguishes the iPhone Duo. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available now. iPhone Duo pre-orders begin at 5 a.m. Pacific Time on October 16, ahead of launch on October 23. Related Roundups: iPhone 18 Pro , iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) , iPhone Duo (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose? first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Nothing wrong with apologising if SC thinks I've made inappropriate remarks: Sanjay Raut
Sanjay Raut expressed his willingness to apologize to the Supreme Court for any inappropriate comments he may have made, emphasizing that respect for the judiciary has always been paramount to him and his party. His remarks were in response to ongoing legal disputes involving electoral rolls and his party's identity, highlighting concerns over the lengthy process regarding the Shiv Sena name and symbol.
Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo goes on pre-order today at 8AM ET
The Apple Store is down ahead of pre-orders for the first folding iPhone.
Amazon In Talks To Bring New Power Rangers Series To Prime Video
The Power Rangers franchise may soon find a brand new home on Amazon Prime Video following the unfortunate cancellation of its project by Disney . According to recent insider rumors shared across social media platforms, Amazon is currently in active negotiations to take over the development of the highly anticipated upcoming television series. The high-profile production is led by experienced showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz , who previously spent about eighteen months developing the show with 20th Television before the initiative was abruptly scrapped. The initial cancellation earlier this year stemmed primarily from excessively high production costs , as the complete lack of archival Japanese footage demanded a substantial and unrealistic budget for custom live-action shooting. Because the production could not rely on traditional tokusatsu source material from Japan, the financial burden placed on the studio became unsustainable for Disney executives. The beloved franchise itself has officially belonged to Hasbro since its major acquisition of Saban Entertainment back in 2018. Over the years, the brand has explored various streaming and broadcast avenues, including prior unsuccessful efforts alongside Netflix , which also ultimately abandoned plans for a fresh standalone series. If the current negotiations between Hasbro and Amazon successfully conclude, Prime Video could become the ultimate platform to revitalize the property for both longtime fans and a brand-new generation of viewers. Industry analysts note that Amazon has been aggressively expanding its catalog of major intellectual properties and nerd-culture staples to drive long-term subscriber engagement. However, official confirmation and timeline details regarding the potential partnership remain strictly under wraps as business discussions continue behind closed doors. Fans of the spandex-clad heroes will need to wait a little longer to see if the morphin grid finally activates on Prime Video . Amazon In Talks To Bring New Power Rangers Series To Prime Video , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
YouTube Music Will Now Display Labels for AI-Generated Music Integrated into the Player
YouTube has announced that it is rolling out labels for AI-generated content for the YouTube Music app. The labels have been integrated directly into the player interface, appearing above the player controls, below the name of the song. When a user clicks on the label, a pop-up will appear with the alert, Made with AI. This audio was altered or fully generated using AI. The company will use its proprietary AI detection tools to identify AI-generated music. Moreover, YouTube will work with its music partners to also flag AI-generated tracks. The audio and video streaming platform said that it will flag tracks with compositions and vocals created using generative AI models. The same labels for AI disclosure will also appear in the YouTube app for the same tracks.
Vivo X500 Pro, X500 Pro Max Price in Europe, Colour Options Revealed Ahead of Global Launch
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Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
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, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, the UAE, the UK, and the U.S., will be able to pre-order the iPhone Duo when the store comes back online. The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable iPhone and comes in Star White and Night Sky. It is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. Here's what to know before placing an order: iPhone Duo: Pre-Order Time and Release Date How to Prepare for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose? Apple's New 2026 iPhone Lineup: Prices for Every Storage Tier iPhone Duo Compromises: Everything You Have to Give Up In the United States, the iPhone Duo starts at $1,999. The device launches on Friday, October 23, when deliveries to customers and in-store availability begin. Availability will expand to 28 additional countries and regions on Friday, October 30. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Apple Store Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
West Indies Cricket Gets 'Nothing' From India Series Worth $30 Million: CEO
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This Fake Google Chrome App Reached 100,000 Downloads Before Google Took It Down
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Macworld You may have seen the headlines by now. Apple and Meta bury the hatchet for AI Apple and Meta team up to make Muse AI model run on Mac computers Meta and Apple team up to make Muse AI models run better on Macs Meta launches an open-weight AI model that runs on Macs None of these are exactly false, but youd be forgiven for thinking that Metas popular new Muse agent will now run locally on your Mac. It will not. Theres a Muse app for Mac and iOS (and the web) but the actual agent itself and all the models it uses run on Metas servers in the cloud. What these stories are referring to is the new open-weights model that Meta just released called Muse Spark Open , compared to Metas current generation of AI stuff, which is simply called Muse. Meta says Spark Open has the most capable open-weights model so far (from the U.S.). However, its not a competitor for the frontier closed models such as GPT-6 Astra or Claude Opus 5.5 ; that would be Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, which are much bigger models that run only in the cloud. Muse Spark is of the same generation, but its a smaller, lightweight, fast-response model made to be comparatively inexpensive. And yes, it will run natively on a Mac! Well, two Macs. But not your Macs. Apple has a blog post about optimizing Muse Spark Open and two other models to run natively on Apple Silicon Macs. Its interesting stuff, but its worth noting that the other two models (Mistral Medium 3.5 and Qwen 3.8) are the only ones that can run on a single Mac Studio. Muse Spark Open would require a whopping 1.6 terabytes of RAM in its native precision (BF16) just for the 800+ billion parameters alone. So Apple worked with Meta to optimize and tune it, and if you run it at a quantized 4-bit precision (NVFP4) you can get the memory requirement all the way down to 493GB. Thats just for the model. Theres other overhead involved in actually running it and for macOS itself, so a single Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM cant run it. Ill remind you that the 512GB Mac Studio with M5 Ultra is not even out yet, and is expected to cost at least $15,000 and probably quite a bit more. You need two Mac Studios with 512GB of RAM to run Muse Spark Open, connected via their Thunderbolt ports and running the new MLX framework for distributed computing over multiple Macs. You might get away with three Mac Studios with 256GB, Apple doesnt say. So yeah, you can run the latest open-weights model from Meta right from your desk as Apple says, provided your desk has over $30,000 of Mac Studio hardware on it. No, you are not able to run the Muse agent locally on your Mac. You are not able to run the latest and best frontier LLM models from Meta (Muse Wonder) on your Mac. You can only run the latest and best open weights model on at least two very expensive and high-end Macs. For all but a small subset of researchers, youd be much better off paying to run it on a cloud server. If theres a story here for regular consumers, its this: Apple is very serious about being the go-to hardware for AI researchers running local models, and that might potentially pay off in the form of well-optimized AI software meant for everyday people with Apple Silicon.
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Sony has launched its new Signature Series Walkman models, including NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3, and NW-ZX900. The three new Sony Signature Series Walkman models are currently available for pre-order and will soon go on sale in select global markets via Sony-authorised retailers. The premium Sony Signature Series Walkman NW-WM1ZM3 model features a gold-plated oxygen-free copper (OFC) chassis, comprising a 99.99 percent (4N) purity OFC main chassis and an OFC rear chassis. The company claims that this allows the audio player to offer enhanced bass, soundstage, and high frequencies. It also gets Kimber Kable wiring.
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Missed Prime Sales? This refurbished iPad is $104.99 during Deal Days
Macworld TL;DR: Get a refurbished 10.2-inch iPad 8th Gen with a case and charger for $104.99 (reg. $269.99) during Deal Days. A new iPad costs a few hundred dollars. That price is hard to justify for a tablet youll mostly stream shows, read email, and play games. If you missed Prime Day, we have Deal Days, Macworlds version of Prime Day, right here, and a refurbished Apple iPad 8th Gen with a case and charger is on sale for $104.99 (reg. $269.99). This Grade A refurb arrives in near-mint condition, with only light scuffing or scratches at most. Apples A12 Bionic chip runs everyday apps and games smoothly, and the 10.2-inch Retina display shows 2160 by 1620 pixels. Battery life reaches up to 10 hours. You also get Touch ID, an 8MP rear camera and a 1.2MP FaceTime camera. With 32GB of storage, this iPad suits streaming and everyday apps more than a big photo library. Apple shipped it with iPadOS 17, and it updates to iPadOS 26. A protective case, charger and cable come in the box, along with a third-party 1-year parts and labor warranty. Pick up an iPad with the case already included. Get a refurbished Apple iPad 8th Gen on sale for $104.99 (reg. $269.99) during Deal Days. Remember to browse the rest of the Deal Days catalog . Apple iPad (2020) 8th Gen 32GB Wi-Fi Space Gray with Case & Charger (Refurbished) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
This gold MacBook Air refurb with Thunderbolt 3 drops to $267.99
Macworld TL;DR: Get a refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air with a Retina display and 12-hour battery for $267.99 (MSRP $1,399). A new MacBook is a big expense for a laptop you might only use for browsing, email, and documents. This refurbished 2018 MacBook Air has a 13-inch Retina display and a grade-A rating, and its on sale for $267.99. The coolest part? It comes in a unique, sleek gold color. A 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 turbo-boosts to 3.6GHz, enough for browsing, document editing, and light photo editing. With 8GB of RAM, you can keep a browser and a few apps open while you work. Storage is a 256GB SSD. On the 13.3-inch Retina display, a 25601600 resolution keeps text and photos sharp. Battery life reaches up to 12 hours, long enough for a full day of browsing or a couple of movies. Touch ID unlocks the Mac with your fingerprint, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports charge the laptop and connect an external display. At 2.75 pounds, this MacBook Air fits easily in a bag. Its A grade means near-mint condition, with very little to no scuffing on the case. This model updates to macOS 14 Sonoma but cant run macOS 26, so it makes the most sense as an everyday or backup laptop. A wall charger and a 40-day parts and labor warranty are included. Get a Retina MacBook Air for a fraction of its original price. Get this gold 2018 refurbished Apple MacBook Air on sale for $267.99 (MSRP $1,399). Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13 i5 1.6GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Gold (Refurbished) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
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