An Apple supplier insists that its components aren't the cause of hinge failures that break the screen of the iPhone Duo, as the social media fallout over the fault rolls on.
A sheared-off part of an iPhone Duo hinge mechanism - Image Credit: CuriousHagi/YouTube
Following the release of the iPhone Duo, there have been reports of screen breakages, with quite a few highlighting a very common point of failure for the hinge. In an attempt to get ahead of the story, part of Apple's supply chain claim
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iPhone Duo hinge maker denies blame for screen failures
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Ternus talks AI, Steve Jobs, and not looking to emulate business CEOs
CEO John Ternus has been doing the rounds promoting the new MacBook Pro, but has now also taken questions about his approach to Apple's business approach.
John Ternus
Even as Ternus has been saying that now is the right time to produce a touch-screen MacBook Pro, he is still being asked about being CEO. Wired's Steven Levy says Ternus was stumped by a question about business leaders who inspire him."I haven't really thought about that," he said. "Of course I've read books, but there's so much to
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Audit your subscriptions this Halloween and stop wasting money
It's Halloween, so it's a great time to make sure you're not getting tricked out of your hard-earned cash and cancel those subscriptions you've forgotten about. Here's how to do it.
Why and how you should audit your subscriptions
Digital hygiene, the practice of keeping a clean, safe digital footprint, is critical for anyone who uses the internet — which is pretty much everyone. Many things fall under the digital hygiene umbrella, from responsible email management to removing your data from da
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Amazon knocks $150 off Apple's M6, M5 Pro Mac mini with 24GB RAM
Amazon has launched steeper 2026 Mac mini markdowns, with M6 and M5 Pro models with 24GB of RAM now $150 off for the weekend.
Save $150 on 2026 Mac mini with 24GB RAM.
Amazon this Friday has increased its Mac mini discounts on two upgraded configurations. The first, the M6 Mac mini, has a boost to 24GB of RAM from the standard 16GB, along with 512GB of storage. Now $1,149, this reflects a $150 discount off MSRP and is $30 below its previous sale price.Buy M6 Mac mini 24GB for $1,149
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How to turn a Siri Remote into a handy Mac controller
A Siri Remote can make controlling a Mac from across the room much easier, and with one utility you can use it as a small trackpad, although you'll need more than macOS's built-in support to get the full experience.Siri Remote with Mac
If your Mac mini is connected to a TV, or you use your MacBook for presentations, reaching for a keyboard to control playback isn't always convenient. An Apple TV Siri Remote lets you manage basic controls from across the room without returning to your Mac.A Siri
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Classic Mac title 'Armor Alley' also playable in Safari
It must be "classic Mac game in the browser" day. Before it was Three-Sixty Pacific's "Armor Alley" for Mac, it was Sir-Tech's "Rescue Raiders" for the Apple II. Regardless of what it was called, or which machine you played it on four decades or so ago, you can play it today in the browser. And, it's free and open source!https://armor-alley.net
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At launch, there were more iPhone Duo in stores than online
Apple chose to have perhaps four times more iPhone Duo stock at retail than for sale online on launch day, and even so, most went home empty-handed.
Apple arranged its limited iPhone Duo stock so that most went to Apple Stores instead of to online pre-orders.
Apple described demand for the iPhone Duo as being "extraordinary," and manufacturer Foxconn has talked about using its international facilities to produce more. Certainly the pre-order stock sold out instantaneously, although a new report
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Amazon's AirTag 2 deal drops the 4-pack to record-low $69.99
Grab four AirTags for just $69.99, an all-time low price, as Amazon unveils weekend Apple deals.
Get 4 AirTags for $69.99 at Amazon.
Amazon's AirTag sale cuts $29.01 off the 4-pack, dropping the 4-pack to a record-low $69.99.Buy AirTag 4-pack for $69.99
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Siri AI changed how I use my iPhone while driving
I used to only ever use CarPlay for playing podcasts and navigation, but since the arrival of Siri AI, I've found I'm using my iPhone for more things while driving, and it's changed the game in ways I didn't expect.
CarPlay is a different beast with Siri AI
CarPlay itself has always been pretty great, but Siri has always been Siri. That means that I let it read my messages and maybe, if it felt like working, I used it to reply to one or two as well.But beyond the simplest of simple interactions,
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iPhone Duo, iPad mini, and MacBook Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast
Before we've even really got to try out the iPhone Duo, Apple has announced so many more new devices. From the iMac and the iPad mini, to the first-ever touch-screen MacBook Pro, there is so much to discuss on the AppleInsider Podcast.
This iPhone Duo is showing the two images that Wes talks about during the show.
Both of your hosts are still obsessed with the iPhone Duo, especially now that the two of them have managed to buy one. With just a week's very intensive use, though, they are finding
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Remember 'Glider?' You can play a pixel-perfect version in Safari now
Glider was a classic Mac game that I'm betting a lot of you remember with some fondness. It's not being run in emulation, instead it's one of those source ports we keep pointing out. There's a big break-down of how it happened, why, and some of the publication year foibles on Chris Pirillo's newly resurrected lockergnome.https://dbohdan.github.io/glider/
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AI data handling firm Ascend.io acquired by Apple
Apple has acquired another AI firm, though this time Ascend.io is aimed at company data management rather than any consumer-facing product.
The front page of Ascend.io's website before it was shut down - image credit: Ascension Labs
Apple has been continuously buying up AI firms, with the most recent ones being for specific features such as Huxe's automated podcast creation. This time, though, it has bought Ascend.io from Silicon Valley firm Ascension Labs in order to improve its own internal da
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iPhone Duo review: Proof that foldables don't have to suck
The iPhone Duo is far from perfect as a first-generation product, but it is a strong enough entry that will single-handedly lift foldables from passing fad to serious category for anyone.
iPhone Duo review
Apple has a habit of entering a market much later than its competitors then defining it. While it's too early to say if that's the case with iPhone Duo, it is clear that sometimes different can be enough to break the mold.Foldables first entered the market in 2019 as overpriced hunks of fragil
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Enormous iPhone Duo demand can be easily met, hints confident Foxconn
Giving hope to people with long pre-order delays, manufacturer Foxconn appears to say that it can readily fulfill even the iPhone Duo's surge in demand.
Future iPhone Duo models may add under-display Face ID to the front screen.
It sold out the instant pre-orders opened, and then only a lucky few were able to buy the iPhone Duo in-store. But even as shipping times remain long, Bloomberg reports that Foxconn has been saying it can meet any firm's demand."We have over 240 sites in 24 countries all
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Apple cuts its take of app sales in Taiwan just a bit
Under antitrust pressure in yet another country, Apple has shaved a little off the top of its customary 30% commission in Taiwan's App Store. Starting October 31, the commission rate for standard Apple In-App Purchase and paid app transactions will be 26% on the Taiwan storefront.https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=w9mxlhek
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Apple TV celebrates the second season of 'Stick' with Owen Wilson at Topgolf
Owen Wilson's golf comeback takes shape in "Stick" season two, which returns to Apple TV on November 4.
'Stick' season two returns to Apple TV on November 4 | Image credit: Apple TV
Apple TV held an event for "Stick" season two at Topgolf in El Segundo on October 28. Star and executive producer Owen Wilson attended alongside cast members Peter Dager, Lilli Kay, Mariana Trevino, and Rex Linn.Attendees met the cast and played golf before Dan Rapaport moderated a clubhouse discussion. Wilson, Dager
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DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion, slashing user options
DoorDash has announced a deal to buy delivery market competitor Instacart, in a move that will leave users with one fewer iPhone app-based delivery option.DoorDash has confirmed plans to buy Instacart.DoorDash announced the move via a press release, noting that the $65-a-share buyout price represents a 26% premium on Instacart's closing price from October 22, 2026. The aggregate transaction consideration will be made up of at least 75% cash, with shareholders able to choose cash or DoorDash shar
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10 Apps to Show Off Your New iPhone Duo's Foldable Features
The iPhone Duo has in customers' hands for a week, and developers have produced some truly impressive apps and games that make the most of Apple's first foldable display. Here are 10 that we like.
The iPhone Duo opens the door to whole new app experiences
Developers have been hard at work updating existing apps and building new ones ever since Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026. And this being a brand-new device, they had plenty of work to do just to make old apps look their bes
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Apple's M5 MacBook Air plunges to $1,099, plus save $200 on upgraded models
Amazon's top $1,099.99 M5 MacBook Air deal is back, delivering a $199.01 discount on the 13-inch laptop that matches Prime Big Deal Days pricing.
Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air - Image credit: Apple
Amazon has quietly discounted Apple's current 13-inch MacBook Air to $1,099.99 when you opt for the Starlight or Silver finish. This $199.01 markdown matches Prime Big Deal Days pricing on the standard M5 configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and units are in stock at press time.S
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Adjustments to the Taiwan storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS
Apple is making changes to the Taiwan storefront of the App Store, following discussions with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission.As of October 31, 2026, the commission rate for standard Apple In-App Purchase and paid app transactions will be 26% on the Taiwan storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS. Currently, that rate is 30%. Signing the updated terms by October 31 is not required to receive the benefit of these commission rate changes starting that date.The Apple Developer Program Licen
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When to expect your pre-ordered Apple devices to ship
Apple has launched a slew of new devices, and many of them start shipping on November 6. That date is going to be a good one to go check out an Apple Store, as depending on what you've pre-ordered, there may not be much reason to wait.
The online Apple Store is replete with new devices, but the delivery times can vary considerably - image credit: Apple
As ever, the devil is in the details of what precise configuration you've ordered. But, for instance, adding a nanotexture display to a MacBook P
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Up to 350,000 Macs exposed by a forgotten Popcorn Time updater
An abandoned Popcorn Time updater left up to 350,000 Macs vulnerable to remote takeover, giving potential attackers a way to execute malicious code with full system privileges.Popcorn Time
Security researchers at Eye Research detailed the discovery in an October 22, 2026, research report about Operation IXIM. The vulnerability affected Time4Popcorn, an abandoned fork of the popular BitTorrent streaming application that continued circulating under the Popcorn Time name after the original project
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This extension will let Safari fill your entire front screen on an iPhone Duo
As the developer says, Wider will lets page content extend into the space beside Safari's controls on the front screen, simple as that. If you don't want that black bar for browser controls, this will fix that for you. It's free on the App Store, for now.https://www.getwider.app
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Russia orders Apple to surrender users' messages on demand
Apple and Microsoft have been added to a Russian state surveillance registry, requiring them to hand over users' text, video and audio messages without a legal process, and by request.
Moscow at night (Credit: Evgenit/Pixabay)
Multiple firms and apps are already on this same list, including WhatsApp and Telegram, so it's not clear why it has taken until now for Apple to be added. It's a continuation of the country's moves to control users' messages, though, as it follows Russia's blocking of Fac
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Beyond Bill Nighy, Apple TV 'Ascension' is getting three more stars
Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, and T'Nia Miller are all coming aboard Alfonso Cuaron's "Ascension." They join stars Caitriona Balfe and Bill Nighy in the Apple TV drama inspired by the novel "Last Days" by Adam Nevill. The premiere date has not been announced, but late 2027 seems likely.https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/alfonso-cuaron-apple-tv-ascension-cast-1236933558/
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Apple and OpenAI won't face off over trade secrets until July 2027
The judge has set up the schedule for the blockbuster Apple vs. OpenAI trade theft trial, and we'll all have to wait a while for it to really get going.
Apple will get some of the OpenAI documents it requested in court.
Judge Edward Davila has set the Apple vs. OpenAI trial for July 19, 2027, at 9 a.m. Both companies were given until October 23 to agree on a schedule.The dispute has roots stretching back to 2019, if not earlier. By the time the trial begins, Apple's lawsuit will have been underw
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Rian Johnson's Chromagraph Camera app brings his cinematic style to your iPhone photos
Chromagraph Camera gives iPhone photos the Hollywood treatment for $12.99, but its cinematic look won't suit every photographer's taste.
Chromagraph brings Hollywood color processing to iPhone
Rian Johnson launched Chromagraph Camera, an iPhone photography app that uses image processing developed for his films. The "Knives Out" and "The Last Jedi" director worked with cinematographer Steve Yedlin and programmer Eric Cameron to bring Chromagraph Camera to the App Store.So I recently badgered my c
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Apple updated the World Travel Adapter Kits and two power adapters
Alongside the torrent of other stuff this week, Apple quietly updated the 70W Power Adapter, 140W Power Adapter, and the World Travel Adapter Kit. If that wasn't enough, our long national nightmare is over, with a new Power Adapter Extension Cable available for the first time in about two years. Apple cites "updated regulations" for the reasoning behind the update.https://support.apple.com/en-us/102193
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AirTag lawsuit challenges how easily tracking alerts can be disabled
A new AirTag lawsuit puts Apple's handling of disabled tracking alerts at the center of a demand for stronger safeguards.
Apple sued over AirTag alerts disabled with iPhone passcode
A Washington woman is suing Apple after alleging AirTag safeguards failed to prevent tracking during domestic abuse. The lawsuit alleges her husband concealed three AirTags among her belongings.According to the complaint, seen by King5, one tracker was found in her son's diaper bag, while a second was found hidden in
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It was the right time to add touch to the MacBook Pro, says John Ternus
Apple has long resisted bringing touch support to the Mac, but it's finally made the jump with the new MacBook Pro. It's all because Apple felt it was the right time to make the change.
Touching the new MacBook Pro's display - Image Credit: Apple
The MacBook line has been one of the most desired products to gain touch support for years. After countless rumors about it, Apple added the functionality to the PROLED versions.However, making the change wasn't something that was done on a whim. Accord
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