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• Apple Music's New Look Officially Announced

  21-10-2026 18:48 via macrumors.com
  
  Following the introduction of a new Apple Music logo and app icon earlier this month, Apple today officially introduced Apple Music's new brand identity.
  In a YouTube video shared today, Apple said the new Apple Music visuals were "made by sound." More specifically, Apple said it played a sound through a container of water, resulting in the liquid moving at the frequency of the notes. Apple Music brand elements were placed behind the vibrating water, resulting in a new liquid-inspired look.Apple
  
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• iPhone Duo Supports Apple Pencil Starting With iOS 27.2

  21-10-2026 17:45 via macrumors.com
  
  As noted by Creative Strategies analyst Max Weinbach, the iPhone Duo is gaining Apple Pencil support with iOS 27.2, which is expected to be released to the public next week. You can use the USB-C version of the Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and scroll within supported apps on the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays.In a post on X, Weinbach confirmed that Apple Pencil support was enabled on his iPhone Duo once he installed the iOS 27.2 Release Candidate version.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadO
  
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• iPhone Duo Accessories Roundup: Cases and Screen Protectors From OtterBox, ZAGG, and More

  21-10-2026 16:25 via macrumors.com
  
  iPhone Duo will start arriving to pre-order customers this Friday, and in anticipation of the launch we've gathered all of the best cases and screen protectors you can get for your new iPhone Duo. This includes accessories from popular brands like OtterBox, Speck, ZAGG/Mophie, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Most of these retailers aren't of
  
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• Apple Stores Will Have 'Limited' Availability of iPhone Duo for Walk-In Customers

  21-10-2026 16:24 via macrumors.com
  
  In a statement shared with MacRumors today, an Apple spokesperson said there will be "limited" availability of the iPhone Duo for walk-in customers at Apple Stores in select countries when the device launches this Friday, October 23.
  Apple's full statement:On Friday morning, our teams look forward to welcoming customers at Apple Stores to experience iPhone Duo and the incredible iPhone line-up for themselves. Apple Stores will have limited iPhone Duo available for walk-in customers, and we're wo
  
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• iPhone Duo Reviews Explain Why Device is Both 'Fun' and 'Frustrating'

  21-10-2026 15:45 via macrumors.com
  
  The first reviews of the iPhone Duo were published today, providing us with a closer look at the foldable device in action ahead of its launch on Friday.
  The Verge's Nilay Patel and Allison Johnson said the iPhone Duo is an expensive, compromised, and yet fun first-generation product:It is expensive, it's full of compromises, and it can be incredibly frustrating to use. Switching from the Duo back to one of our standard slab phones to get something done often felt like a relief. Sometimes you ju
  
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• Apple Says 'Reachability' Feature Coming to iPhone Duo Later This Year

  21-10-2026 15:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to add Reachability support to the iPhone Duo in a software update coming later this year, according to WIRED's Julian Chokkattu. The feature will presumably be available on both the inner and outer displays, but the article did not say.Available on other iPhone models, Reachability is an accessibility setting that allows you to swipe down on the bottom edge of the screen to lower the top half of the interface so that controls are easier to reach with one hand.Related Roundup: iPhone
  
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• Loop Capital Cuts Apple Rating Over iPhone Sales Outlook

  21-10-2026 10:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Loop Capital has lowered its rating on Apple from "Buy" to "Hold," saying the company is unlikely to make up an estimated 13 million iPhone shipments cut from its plans for the second half of 2026, according to Investing.com.
  The firm reduced its Apple stock price target from $370 to $330. Loop previously believed shortages of memory and processors had delayed shipments that Apple would recover in 2027. Its latest supply chain checks have led it to drop that assumption.The firm now forecasts 79
  
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• Apple Stores in Bordeaux and Lille Looted During French Protests

  21-10-2026 10:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple retail stores in Bordeaux and Lille were looted earlier this week amid unrest accompanying demonstrations against the high cost of living in France, Boursorama reports. Both locations were among numerous businesses targeted across the country. The same Bordeaux location, Apple Sainte-Catherine, was previously looted in December 2018 during unrest surrounding France's "yellow vest" demonstrations. Tags: France, Retail
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• Bluesound Adds Native Apple Music Support

  21-10-2026 10:06 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Music subscribers can now stream directly to compatible Bluesound speakers and hi-fi equipment, allowing playback without sending audio via AirPlay 2.
  Bluesound offers a range of high-end home audio products ranging from wireless speakers and soundbars to streaming components that connect to existing hi-fi systems. Its products use BluOS, a platform that lets users control music and link audio equipment across multiple rooms.The new integration makes ‌Apple Music‌ accessible with
  
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• Apple CEO John Ternus Explains What Makes Good Product Design

  21-10-2026 09:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple CEO John Ternus says improving the user's experience guides Apple's design decisions, whether that means adding practical features or an animation that simply makes a device more enjoyable to use.TIME published an interview with Ternus last week, and released the video version on Tuesday with additional discussion about design.In the video, Ternus was asked how Apple distinguishes a design choice that contributes to a product from one that merely attracts attention. He said teams work toge
  
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• UK Proposes New Ways to Help Apple Pay Rivals

  21-10-2026 06:57 via macrumors.com
  
  The UK's competition regulator has proposed changes to make it easier and cheaper for companies to offer alternatives to Apple Pay on the iPhone (via Reuters).
  The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says Apple's fees and restrictions make it too difficult for rivals to launch contactless payment apps. Its proposals would give developers more ways to access the iPhone's NFC technology, which allows users to pay by holding their device near a payment terminal.Apple opened up NFC access to dev
  
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• WhatsApp Developing In-App Browser for All Chat Links on iPhone

  21-10-2026 06:15 via macrumors.com
  
  WhatsApp is developing an optional in-app browser for its iPhone app that would let users open any link shared in chats without leaving the app, according to WABetaInfo.A new "In-app browser" option under Settings and Chats would let users enable the feature or continue opening links in their default browser. Users would also be able to clear cookies, cache, and other browsing data. The feature would also expand existing support for certain business links.Tag: WhatsApp
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• Apple's App Store Chief Explains Its Push for Premium Games

  21-10-2026 05:58 via macrumors.com
  
  More premium games are launching on the App Store this year than last, Apple's ‌App Store‌ Worldwide head Carson Oliver told Polygon, including more franchises coming from PC and consoles.
  Oliver said:We've seen incredible growth of games coming to the App Store, in general, with more premium games releasing on the App Store this year than last. While many of those are indies, we're also seeing more console and PC franchises coming to mobile, as it is a burgeoning audience for those ga
  
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• Apple Could Owe Even More After $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict

  21-10-2026 05:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple could face additional payments on top of a $5.7 billion patent verdict, with Taction Technology asking a federal judge for more damages, interest, and royalties on future iPhone and Apple Watch sales.
  The request follows a September jury verdict that Apple's Taptic Engine infringed two Taction patents covering haptic feedback, the technology that produces taps and vibrations in devices. Apple disputes the verdict and is seeking to have it overturned or obtain a new trial.According to Reute
  
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• Skyrim Comes to Apple Silicon Macs With New Unofficial Installer

  21-10-2026 04:56 via macrumors.com
  
  Bethesda's beloved role-playing game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" has reached multiple generations of consoles since its 2011 debut, but it never officially came to the Mac. A new unofficial project called SkyrimMT now aims to make playing and modding it on Apple silicon Macs easier than ever.
  Mac owners have found ways to play Skyrim over the years, including installing Windows through Boot Camp on Intel Macs and using compatibility software such as CrossOver. Boot Camp is unavailable on Apple
  
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• Apple Highlights Mac and iPad Use in Paris Design Exhibition

  21-10-2026 04:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has showcased four design projects created using its products for this year's "Designers of Tomorrow" exhibition in Paris.
  The exhibition explores the theme of presence through furniture and lighting. Architect Salem S. Charabi used a MacBook Pro to sketch and model a lantern, while designer Yoonjeong Lee used an iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil to develop ideas for a combined table and lamp.Isabel Rower used an iPhone to document her work and Keynote to experiment with visual ideas for a cha
  
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• iPad Mini 8 Expected Next Week With These 10 New Features

  21-10-2026 04:19 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple reportedly plans to unveil an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display next week, with those invited to Apple's Los Angeles experience on Wednesday, October 28 expected to receive hands-on time with the device, alongside MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, and an iMac with an M6 chip.
  Here are 10 new features and changes expected for the iPad mini 8:Apple's latest A20 Pro chip, manufactured with TSMC's advanced 2nm process. Expect up to aroun
  
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• Apple is looking for a cellular modem engineer to help shape its transition to 6G

  21-10-2026 03:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is looking for an experienced cellular modem systems engineer to help develop its next generation of cellular modems as the company transitions toward 6G. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Dark comedy ‘Where’s Wanda?’ season 2 premieres on Apple TV

  21-10-2026 03:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  German-language dark comedy “Where’s Wanda?” is back on Apple TV, with the first episode of its second season now streaming. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple Seeks 6G Modem Engineers as It Plans for Post-5G iPhones

  21-10-2026 01:46 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is continuing to work on 6G, the successor to 5G that's on track to be ready sometime around 2030. Apple has been preparing for the eventual launch of the 6G standard since at least 2020.
  Apple is hiring a 6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer who will "define and build the next generation of cellular technology" as the company transitions to 6G. Apple designs its own modems now, so it will need to be ready when 6G rolls out.6G is still under development. Spectrum bands haven't been establish
  
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• First iPhone Duo Unboxing Video Appears Ahead of Friday Launch

  21-10-2026 01:31 via macrumors.com
  
  With just a couple of days to go until the iPhone Duo launches, the first unboxing video has surfaced online from someone who managed to get a device early.
  The ‌iPhone Duo‌ ships flat instead of folded, and it is otherwise packaged like any other iPhone.We've already seen first impressions from members of the media who tried the ‌iPhone Duo‌ in person, but the unboxing video is the first look from outside the press.We're expecting ‌iPhone Duo‌ reviews to go live as
  
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• Perplexity Computer Can Now Run Fully Locally on Mac

  21-10-2026 00:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Perplexity today said it is updating Perplexity Computer to run fully locally on Mac. The local version runs on Qwen 3.6 or PPLX Pro (a post-trained version of Qwen) in the Perplexity app for Mac on supported Apple silicon Macs.
  Perplexity highlights the new Mac mini machines and says 36GB of memory or more is recommended to run locally. With the local setup, the AI model, task planning, reasoning, and file processing are handled on-device. Code and tool execution run in isolated sandbox environ
  
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