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• Updated App Review Guidelines are now available

  16-10-2026 22:05 via Latest News - Apple Developer
  The App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features, updated policies, and to provide clarification.App Review Guidelines
  Before You Submit: Added links to additional documentation.1.2: Clarified app content and app types that are subject to this guideline, and potential Developer Code of Conduct violation for failing to implement appropriate safeguards or remediating violations after notice.
  2.3.14: New guideline covering creative assets.
  2.5.19: New guideline clarifies long-sta
  
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• Strengthening App Review Guidelines against nonconsensual intimate imagery and bait-and-switch apps

  16-10-2026 22:00 via Latest News - Apple Developer
  
  The App Review Guidelines are a core part of the safe and trusted experience that the App Store strives to offer users around the world — and the foundation of that trust is clear standards that are consistently enforced. As outlined in our App Review Guidelines, pornographic material has long been prohibited on the App Store — this includes apps that generate nudity or sexually explicit imagery, such as “nudification” apps that create sexual
  
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• iPhone Duo delivery dates stabilize on late January deliveries for all models

  16-10-2026 21:08 via AppleInsider News
  If you missed out on getting your iPhone Duo Friday morning, you likely won't see yours show up until early 2027. At least is isn't getting worse anymore.
  iPhone Duo dates slip into January
  On Friday, Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable. Announced in September, the buzz following the event left little doubt that it would be an immediate hit.And that certainly seems to be the case. The iPhone Duo sold out almost immediately, with dates slipping into late November and ear
  
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• Beats Pill x Pokemon review: peak portable audio with a splash of Pikachu's charm

  16-10-2026 19:08 via AppleInsider News
  If you can find it, the Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu is a cute addition to anyone's collection, even if you already own the non-Pokemon one.
  Beats Pill x Pokemon review
  I've rolled my eyes at many brand collaborations, but one that never fails to attract my attention is Pokemon. Sure, it's the same Beats Pill under a coat of cute paint, but that's enough for the fans.The Beats Pill made in collaboration with Pokemon is adorable, but it doesn't add any flair to your portable music lis
  
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• Finding a place for Apple HomeView on the AppleInsider Podcast

  16-10-2026 18:01 via AppleInsider News
  Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy.The Apple HomeView is the central smart hub to your Apple Home. It'll display photos, now-playing music, and host information shared from up to six user's iPhones.It's fairly priced at $299 and your hosts discuss exactly where they might fit in their home. Wesley imagines they could easily become the n
  
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• Elevation Lab pulls its AirTag Silencer over stalking concerns, issues apology

  16-10-2026 17:53 via AppleInsider News
  Elevation Lab has withdrawn its AirTag Silencer and apologized after acknowledging that permanently disabling the tracker's speaker could help people track victims without their knowledge.
  Elevation Lab pulls AirTag Silencer over stalking concerns
  Elevation Lab recently released a tool dubbed the AirTag Silencer. To use it, an AirTag owner could remove the battery, insert the AirTag into a jig, and use a hammer to drive a pin directly into the AirTag's speaker.The pin would permanently silence t
  
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• Vocal developers dismayed at DOJ considering antitrust settlement with Apple

  16-10-2026 16:45 via AppleInsider News
  Epic Games now fears that the Department of Justice will let Apple off its antitrust suit with a settlement that does nothing to deter future App Store behavior.
  Apple's long-running dispute with the DOJ may be coming to an end. Image source: Apple
  More than two years on from when the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Apple in an enormous antitrust suit, it has once again signaled that it would consider settling the case. But large developers including Epic Games and now also PayPal have told the
  
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• Amazon cuts 2026 Apple TV 4K, HomeView prices with preorder deals

  16-10-2026 15:24 via AppleInsider News
  Amazon has issued 2026 Apple TV 4K and HomeView discounts today, despite the devices being announced mere days ago.
  Grab preorder Apple TV 4K and HomeView deals - Image credit: Apple
  You can grab a $10 preorder discount on the 2026 Apple TV 4K at Amazon, bringing the price down to $289.99 heading into the weekend. Although it's a small discount, it does put a few extra bucks back in your pocket if you were planning on purchasing the set-top box.Buy Apple TV 4K for $289.99
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• Apple's iPhone anodization process lawsuit win is being appealed

  16-10-2026 14:45 via AppleInsider News
  Apple won against Envirodigm in a trade secret lawsuit surrounding iPhone's anodization process, but an appeal has revived the case in the hopes of catching Apple in some wrongdoing.
  iPhone 6 by iPhone 6s
  A little-known lawsuit was brought against Apple in 2020 by Envirodigm alleging trade secret theft. The company said it had a meeting with Apple in August 2013, revealed a secret anodization process that could be used for iPhone, then Apple used that process from 2015 on without involving Envir
  
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• Save up to $1,200 on Apple's iPhone Duo

  16-10-2026 14:13 via AppleInsider News
  Wireless carriers are competing for your business with iPhone Duo incentives offering up to $1,200 in bill credits.
  Get up to $1,200 off an iPhone Duo - Image credit: Apple
  Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is finally available for preorder, and wireless carriers AT&T and T-Mobile are already offering up to $1,200 off via bill credits.
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• iPhone Duo sells out moments after pre-orders begin

  16-10-2026 14:07 via AppleInsider News
  As expected, Apple's iPhone Duo has seen shipping slip back in most configurations instantly.
  Apple's iPhone Duo is already on backorder.
  Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo began at 8 A.M. Eastern and as with most new iPhones — but not all — the stocks sold out rapidly. With the first moments, shipping dates slipped back to November 16, and then to November 23, for all configurations.Apple never states how many devices it has made ready for sale on day one, but the shipping dates normally
  
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• Preorders for the iPhone Duo are now live

  16-10-2026 14:00 via AppleInsider News
  We have confirmed that Apple's first foldable iPhone is now available to preorder, with launch-day delivery dates expected to slip quickly.
  iPhone Duo preorders have started
  The Apple Store is back online, with preorders for the iPhone Duo now officially open. Apple once again is using a queue system and will open the order page when it has reached your spot in the queue.As it's done before, Apple opened a preorder configuration option ahead of the launch, allowing buyers to select their preferr
  
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• Where to find the best free fonts for Mac without licensing headaches

  16-10-2026 13:29 via AppleInsider News
  The best font websites for Mac offer thousands of free and commercial typefaces, but licensing and compatibility can complicate the search. Here's how to find reliable font repositories, download fonts, and install them on your Mac.Choose your style with fonts
  Finding a good font isn't particularly difficult. The challenge is choosing a typeface that has the styles you need, works in your apps, and comes with a license that covers what you're making.Some repositories focus on free, open-source f
  
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• Online Apple Store goes down ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders

  16-10-2026 10:03 via AppleInsider News
  The online version of the Apple Store has gone temporarily offline, all in preparation for the opening of pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone.
  Variations on this Apple Store notice are always posted right before a change such as opening pre-orders. Image credit: Apple.
  Whenever Apple makes a small but important change to the online Apple Store, it takes the site down first. It's theatrics more than site maintenance, but it's obviously worth it to Apple despite how u
  
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• How to manage your iPhone notifications on iOS 27

  16-10-2026 05:00 via AppleInsider News
  If you're feeling overwhelmed with the amount of notifications you're receiving, you're hardly alone — that's why we're here to show you how to manage notifications on your iPhone.
  How to manage notifications on iOS 27
  For as great as the iPhone is, it can be pretty distracting when you think about it. According to a study done in 2024, the average person receives 146 notifications per day.And, the younger you are, the more notifications you receive. Those in Generation Z received about 18
  
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• Trade secret lawsuit on iPhone's anodization process now being appealed

  16-10-2026 04:45 via AppleInsider News
  Apple won against Envirodigm in a trade secret lawsuit surrounding iPhone's anodization process, but an appeal has revived the case in the hopes of catching Apple in some wrongdoing.
  iPhone 6 by iPhone 6s
  A little-known lawsuit was brought against Apple in 2020 by Envirodigm alleging trade secret theft. The company said it had a meeting with Apple in August 2013, revealed a secret anodization process that could be used for iPhone, then Apple used that process from 2015 on without involving Envir
  
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• Apple inadvertently reveals new iPad mini model exists

  16-10-2026 03:39 via AppleInsider News
  An iPad mini refresh with an OLED panel is expected at the end of October, but it seems Apple may have leaked its existence early thanks to a French Regulatory website.
  A new iPad mini is on the way
  There may be a lot of rumors and anonymous tipsters out there trying to reveal Apple's upcoming products, but sometimes the leaks come from within the company itself. An iPad mini was almost certain to arrive before the end of 2026, but now Apple seems to have confirmed it.A French Apple regulatory w
  
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• Apple Sports gets better Live Activities

  16-10-2026 01:07 via AppleInsider News
  The new version 4.5 of Apple Sports provides "key stats" during breaks in the action you're following. And, there's more soccer league coverage.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829
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