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• Apple Music hides interactive iPod as 25th anniversary Easter egg — you can even play Breakout

  23-10-2026 23:00 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple is marking the 25th anniversary of the original iPod with a playful, fully interactive Easter egg buried on its Apple Music website. On October 23, 2026 — exactly 25 years after Steve Jobs unveiled the device and promised “1,000 songs in your pocket” — visitors who land on a non-existent page under the music.apple.com domain are greeted by a detailed virtual recreation of the first-generation iPod instead of a standard error message.
  The page displays the classic white iPod with i
  
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• Formula 1 gets Dolby Atmos support on Apple TV in the U.S. starting today

  23-10-2026 22:23 via 9to5Mac
  
  Apple TV subscribers in the US can now watch Formula 1 live in Dolby Atmos, starting with this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. Here’s the schedule.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 23, 2026 – MacBook Pro rumors, iPhone Duo apps

  23-10-2026 22:14 via 9to5Mac
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.more…
  
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• Apple Store in UK Reopens With New Design on iPhone Duo Launch Day

  23-10-2026 22:02 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Following more than three months of renovations, the Apple SouthGate store in Bath, England reopened today, just in time for iPhone Duo launch day. The store has received an updated design with a dedicated Apple Pickup area, a more accessible Genius Bar with varied table and seat heights, and other upgrades.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoTags: Apple Store, United KingdomBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone
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• Apple tests iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with under-display Face ID

  23-10-2026 22:00 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple’s revolutionary iPhone Duo
  Apple is already evaluating next-generation prototypes of its foldable iPhone Duo that incorporate under-display Face ID on the outer screen, according to reporting from Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman. The development comes as the first-generation iPhone Duo reaches stores, highlighting early feedback around its reliance on a side-button Touch ID sensor.
  The original iPhone Duo, announced in September 2026 and available starting today, is Apple’s first foldabl
  
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• iPhone Duo Jailbroken on Launch Day

  23-10-2026 21:53 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Just hours after being released, an iPhone Duo running iOS 27.1 has been jailbroken by hacker team Calif.
  Calif demonstrated the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s icons and widgets bouncing around, and added an anime character to the device's screen.Last week, the group shared videos featuring an untethered jailbreak on an iPhone 18 Pro running iOS 27.0.1. The device was shown rebooting, with root access available after the reboot.CC @pwnlambda https://t.co/xpwddwn7tw— Calif (@calif_io) October 23, 2026Calif
  
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• Report: Apple gains ground in China as smartphone shipments hit 14-year low in Q3

  23-10-2026 21:50 via 9to5Mac
  
  Rising memory prices continue to weigh on the global smartphone market, with shipments in China alone falling 10% year over year in Q3. Here are the details.more…
  
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• iPhone Duo has hidden trick that solves a common complaint

  23-10-2026 21:43 via 9to5Mac
  
  iPhone Duo is officially out in the wild, and users keep discovering new details about the device. The latest: there’s a hidden trick that makes opening Control Center significantly easier.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds Updated watchOS 27.2 Release Candidate

  23-10-2026 21:28 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple today seeded an updated version of the watchOS 27.2 release candidate, four days after the first RC became available.
  Registered developers and public beta testers can download software through the Apple Watch Settings app or using the Apple Watch app on iPhone.watchOS 27.2 adds new Siri AI features and extends ‌Siri‌ AI to more languages.This update provides enhancements to Siri AI, including the ability to retain useful context from previous Siri interactions, draw from a wider range
  
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• watchOS 27.2 gets new RC ahead of next week’s launch

  23-10-2026 21:19 via 9to5Mac
  
  Apple has just released a second RC (release candidate) build of watchOS 27.2 for testing. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Next week’s MacBook Pro could be huge upgrade, but with one problem

  23-10-2026 21:10 via 9to5Mac
  
  Apple has a fully redesigned MacBook Pro launching next week that promises to be a major upgrade, except in one key area.more…
  
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• iPhone Duo Brings Back Long Lines at Apple Stores

  23-10-2026 20:42 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  In the early years of iPhone launches, long lines would form at Apple Stores around the world, but those queues gradually became a thing of the past amid the rise of online pre-orders. At least, until the iPhone Duo launched today.Apple Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas today
  iPhone Duo fever is real today, with queues having formed at many Apple Stores around the world, based on comments and photos shared on the MacRumors Forums and social media platforms. Anywhere from dozens to hundreds of pe
  
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• Australian court orders Apple to open iPhone to rival App Stores and alternative payments

  23-10-2026 20:25 via MacDailyNews
  
  Australia’s Federal Court has ordered Apple to allow competing app stores, direct app downloads from websites, and alternative in-app payment options for iPhone users with Australian Apple Accounts. The changes take effect at noon Melbourne time on March 1, 2027, though Apple may seek a court-approved extension until May 3, 2027, by filing supporting evidence between February 1 and February 15.
  Justice Jonathan Beach issued the orders on October 22, 2026, in a 235-page remedies judgment follo
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s new light bars bring 12-zone color to Apple Home

  23-10-2026 20:07 via 9to5Mac
  
  Lighting effects can make or break your TV room, gaming setup, etc. SwitchBot’s RGBICWW Light Bars take a different approach from most products, with dedicated cool-white and warm-white LEDs alongside the color zones. The end result means real white light for work and reading, and 12-zone RGBIC color for movies. It all works over Wi-Fi/Matter as well, so you don’t need a hub.more…
  
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• Crackgate? iPhone Duo Owners Report Screens Breaking Along the Hinge

  23-10-2026 20:05 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Some iPhone Duos are already experiencing hinge issues that cause display cracks, based on photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums. Almost all of the display faults are right along the hinge, and most result in a line of bright pixels across one side of the screen.
  An iPhone Duo owner in Australia said his device cracked after being opened fewer than 20 times, and there was no visible damage beforehand.
  Had my iPhone Duo for about six hours and had probably opened it fewer than 20 times
  
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• Apple publishes iPhone Duo support documents covering hinge, Touch ID, cases, more

  23-10-2026 19:34 via 9to5Mac
  
  Apple is publishing a slew of support documents today corresponding with the launch of iPhone Duo, as it does for every iPhone launch. The support documents cover Touch on iPhone Duo, troubleshooting hinge issues, and much more.more…
  
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• iPhone Duo Launches With Carrier and Accessory Discounts Available

  23-10-2026 19:17 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple's new iPhone Duo is now available to purchase, and deals on cases, screen protectors, and the Duo itself are in abundance this week. Below, we're also tracking big discounts on Mac mini, Mac Studio, MacBook Pro, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.iPhone Duo LaunchWhat's the deal? Get big carrier discounts on iPhone Duo
  Where can I get it? Cellular carri
  
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• iPhone Duo Says 'Hello' to You Personally

  23-10-2026 19:02 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  As expected, the iPhone Duo greets you personally if you purchase it from an Apple Store in the United States.
  MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris had an in-store pickup reservation for an iPhone Duo at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York today, and the device showed "Hello Aaron" when he turned it on. It is a small but nice touch that demonstrates Apple's attention to detail.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone
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• Apple’s iPhone Duo hits stores to strong early demand (video)

  23-10-2026 19:00 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple’s iPhone Duo
  CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports from Apple’s Fifth Avenue flagship on launch-day lines, tight supply, attractive margins, and why Wall Street expects Apple to quickly reshape the foldable market.MacDailyNews Take: It’s iPhone Duo Day!‎Please help support MacDailyNews — and enjoy subscriber-only articles, comments, chat, and more — by subscribing to our Substack: macdailynews.substack.com. Thank you!
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• My experience suggests Apple Glasses will only sell to existing eyeglasses wearers

  23-10-2026 18:00 via 9to5Mac
  
  No, I haven’t managed to get my hands on a prototype pair of Apple Glasses, but I now have experience of the rough equivalents of what we’re expecting from both a 1st- and 2nd-gen product.In both cases, I could definitely see attractions, and I would absolutely upgrade to smart glasses if I wore conventional eyeglasses. But as someone who doesn’t, I can’t see the technology persuading me to do so …more…
  
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• Apple releases iOS 27.1 for iPhone Duo only

  23-10-2026 18:00 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple’s revolutionary iPhone Duo
  Apple on Thursday released iOS 27.1, a software update available exclusively to owners of the iPhone Duo. The company said the update focuses on refinements specific to the Duo’s dual-display hardware and will not be offered for other iPhone models.
  The iPhone Duo, which launched earlier this year with a foldable dual-screen design, receives several Duo-only optimizations in the 27.1 release. According to Apple’s release notes, the update improves continuit
  
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• The MacRumors Show: iPhone Duo Arrives, Touchscreen MacBooks Next

  23-10-2026 17:48 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the reception to the iPhone Duo as it goes on sale today, what to expect from next week's "Pro and tell" experience, and the iPod's 25th anniversary.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  The iPhone Duo launches today, starting at $1,999, with a 5.4-inch outer display that unfolds into a 7.6-inch inner display. Early reviews present a mixed picture of a device that brings fresh ideas to the iPhone, but asks us
  
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• Apple Released iOS 27.1 for iPhone Duo Only

  23-10-2026 17:35 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple this week released the full and final version of iOS 27.1, but it is only available for the foldable iPhone Duo that launched today.
  iPhone Duo already ships with iOS 27.1 preinstalled, but users need to update to a newer build of iOS 27.1 while setting up the device, and that newer build is available for download as an IPSW file as of Thursday. Apple's release notes for the newer build simply mention unspecified "bug fixes for your iPhone." iOS 27.1 has no security fixes.Apple jumped ahea
  
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• Deals: iPhone Duo cases, Apple Pencil, AirPods Pro 3, Apple TV 4K, power banks, more

  23-10-2026 17:33 via 9to5Mac
  
  We are still tracking a solid Apple Pencil USB-C as low as $61 (more details here), some exclusive discounts on some of our favorite new leather cases as well as other models from just $14, and this launch deal on the best new Qi2 iPhone Duo MagSafe power bank yet. Check it all out below. more…
  
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• Apple once again the world’s most valuable company

  23-10-2026 17:32 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple reclaimed the title of the world’s most valuable publicly traded company on Friday — the same day its first foldable iPhone reached stores — after shares surged to a new intraday record above $351.
  The stock’s climb pushed Apple’s market capitalization to roughly $5.12–$5.13 trillion at its peak, edging past Nvidia, which had held the top spot for an extended period and was trading near $5.10–$5.12 trillion during the session. Positions fluctuated as trading progressed, with
  
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• iPhone Duo: Open Two Apps Side by Side and Lock Them As an App Pair

  23-10-2026 17:24 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can run two apps on the screen at the same time. Unfold the phone in landscape orientation, and Split View puts two apps side by side on the 7.6-inch inner display. It's especially handy for things like keeping Messages open next to Maps, or Safari next to Notes. Indeed, if there's an app combination that you use often, you can lock two together as an app pair, and they will always launch together. Here's how to do both.
  Open Two Apps in Split View
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• Apple’s website has fun new easter egg: a fully interactive iPod

  23-10-2026 16:50 via 9to5Mac
  
  Today is the 25th anniversary of Apple unveiling the first iPod. And as discovered by Kian on X, the company’s website now has a fun new iPod easter egg.more…
  
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• iOS 27.1 is exclusive to iPhone Duo, here’s why

  23-10-2026 16:28 via 9to5Mac
  
  iOS 27.1 has officially launched, but you wouldn’t know it by checking your iPhone’s Settings app. That’s because the latest iPhone update is exclusive to iPhone Duo.more…
  
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• Apple Music Has a Hidden iPod You Can Play With

  23-10-2026 16:11 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple Music has a 404 page easter egg on the web: a functional iPod that appears when you load a page that does not exist, such as music.apple.com/macrumors.
  "Page Not Found," says Apple. "Give this a spin instead."Apple is clever with this. If you navigate to music.apple.com/ipod instead, the page says "Looking for something?" instead of "Page Not Found."The easter egg is only visible in a web browser, so you cannot see it in the Apple Music app. To avoid being redirected to the Apple Music app
  
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• iPhone Duo arrives at Apple Retail Stores worldwide

  23-10-2026 16:00 via MacDailyNews
  
  On Friday, October 23rd, the highly anticipated iPhone Duo made its debut at Apple Store locations worldwide. Across the globe, customers filled stores and team members invited them to experience the first foldable iPhone, offering hands-on demos and personalized shopping support.
  Customers can explore and shop for the revolutionary iPhone Duo and the incredible iPhone lineup at Apple Store locations around the world, on apple.com, and in the Apple Store app. Dedicated Apple Specialists are ava
  
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• Here’s how to get fastest iPhone Duo charging

  23-10-2026 15:56 via 9to5Mac
  
  iPhone Duo supports fast charging in both wired and wireless setups, but only with the right accessories. Here’s what Apple says you’ll need.more…
  
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• Apple overtakes Nvidia as most valuable company in the world on iPhone Duo launch day

  23-10-2026 15:41 via 9to5Mac
  
  It’s iPhone Duo launch day around the world, and Wall Street is pleased. Apple reclaimed the title of most valuable company in the world on Friday as it reached new trading highs.
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• iPhone Duo launch day: Lines form at Apple Stores, walk-in availability limited

  23-10-2026 15:39 via 9to5Mac
  
  Today is iPhone Duo launch day, and it’s a worldwide party at Apple Stores.In a press release published this morning, Apple is sharing pictures from the iPhone Duo launch around the world. 9to5Mac readers have also shared pictures from their local Apple Stores.more…
  
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• iOS 27.2: Three new features coming to your iPhone next week

  23-10-2026 15:30 via 9to5Mac
  
  iOS 27.2 is about to launch, arriving as the next big iPhone update—iOS 27.1 is iPhone Duo-only. Here are three new features coming next week with iOS 27.2.more…
  
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• Apple’s cash-flow machine makes it investors’ favorite AI hedge

  23-10-2026 15:15 via MacDailyNews
  
  It’s become one of the most reliable trades in the stock market as sentiment toward artificial intelligence swings wildly: Whatever AI stocks do, Apple does the opposite, writes Bloomberg News‘ Ryan Vlastelica.
  The Mac maker’s stock is up 27% in 2026, making it the biggest contributor to the S&P 500 Index’s 12% climb. It’s also by far the best performer among the Magnificent Seven technology giants this year, a stark reversal from 2025, when its 8% gain put it near the bottom of t
  
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• iPhone Duo: How to Skip the Swipe Up After Touch ID

  23-10-2026 15:00 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple's iPhone Duo uses traditional Touch ID authentication instead of Face ID, with the sensor built into the side button, iPad-style. By default you have to authenticate with your finger to unlock the device, then swipe up to dismiss the Lock Screen, but there's a setting that removes the latter step. Here's how to enable it.
  Use Rest Finger to Open
  Assuming that you set up Touch ID when you first configured your iPhone Duo, you can use "Rest Finger to Open" to skip the swipe up after fingerpr
  
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• New iPhone Duo cases available for purchase: Fabric, leather, aramid fiber, metal, more [Updated]

  23-10-2026 14:17 via 9to5Mac
  
  Apple’s new iPhone Duo Apple’s all-new TechWoven treatment and Pitaka’s aramid fiber, we are also seeing some of the best leather brands in the business ready to take orders for their latest full-grain covers. Those, of course, join some ultra-affordable models starting from $27 or less and you can scope them all out below. more…
  
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• Where to Buy iPhone Duo Today: Stores, Pickup, and Wait Times

  23-10-2026 13:10 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, officially launched today, Friday October 23. Pre-order deliveries are arriving to customers, but supply is extremely tight – although anyone who didn't order in advance may still be able to buy one in person, depending on local availability. That said, Apple has said it expects supply to sell out quickly.
  ‌iPhone Duo‌ pre-orders began October 16, with shipping estimates on Apple's online store for newly-placed orders getting pushed back to Ja
  
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• MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines

  23-10-2026 09:30 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple increased its share of worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint Research crediting the MacBook Neo for some of the company's resilience during a market downturn.
  The firm's preliminary estimates put Mac shipments at 5.6 million units, an 11% decrease from the same quarter last year. Worldwide PC shipments fell 21% to 57 million units, allowing Apple's market share to increase from 8.7% to 9.8%. Counterpoint identified the ‌MacBook Neo‌ as a key contributor
  
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• Happy 25th Anniversary, iPod

  23-10-2026 09:00 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple today marks 25 years since the introduction of the original iPod, one of the company's most significant products and a major contributor to its expansion beyond the Mac.
  Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPod on October 23, 2001, at a small press event in the Town Hall auditorium at Apple's Infinite Loop headquarters. Advertised as offering "1,000 songs in your pocket," the device combined a 5GB hard drive with a monochrome LCD display, a mechanical scroll wheel, and up to 10 hours of battery
  
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• Greg Joswiak talks iPhone Duo in-store availability and demand ahead of launch

  23-10-2026 05:15 via 9to5Mac
  
  Friday is iPhone Duo launch day, and there are a lot of eager customers hoping to walk into an Apple Store and get one after a messy pre-order launch. In a new interview with TechRadar, Apple marketing SVP Greg Joswiak offered insight into demand and in-store availability for the first foldable iPhone.more…
  
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• Apple is finally catching up with Siri, but the goalposts are moving again

  23-10-2026 03:42 via 9to5Mac
  
  9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: Memoket Gem is a 0.4 oz AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch. One press captures a conversation, and KITE memory connects it to what you said weeks ago. 20-hour battery. Available now from $168.99 on memoket.ai and Amazon.While it is great that Siri AI can finally deliver Apple’s promise of an actually useful, personal assistant for the age of AI, expectations surrounding agentic assistants are quickly shifting. But Apple is showing it might not
  
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• WhatsApp starts testing long-awaited scheduled messages on iPhone

  23-10-2026 03:22 via 9to5Mac
  
  After years of waiting, WhatsApp is finally making one of its most-requested messaging features available to select iPhone beta testers. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple wins again in copyright infringement battle over Apple TV thriller series

  23-10-2026 02:30 via 9to5Mac
  
  The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today upheld a verdict from early last year that cleared Apple of allegations that one of its hit thriller series was copied from an independent film. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Strava revamps route discovery with smarter search, offline improvements, more

  23-10-2026 01:29 via 9to5Mac
  
  Strava today announced a set of new features aimed at improving route planning and discovery for runs, hikes, and rides. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Retro game emulator Delta looks great on the iPhone Duo

  23-10-2026 01:23 via 9to5Mac
  
  The popular retro game emulator Delta has today launched a big new 2.0 version, most notably featuring a refreshed Liquid Glass interface and support for the iPhone Duo.The app now has specially-designed controller skins that are optimized for all the different iPhone Duo poses, including some beautiful Nintendo DS layouts that use the full size of the inner display, and cleverly spans the crease when partially folded in book mode in portrait.
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• MacBook Neo helps Apple soften the blow of global PC market downturn, per report

  23-10-2026 00:35 via 9to5Mac
  
  A new Counterpoint Research report on global PC shipments for Q3 2026 shows Apple outperforming the broader market, with the MacBook Neo helping cushion the impact of declining demand. Here are the details.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 22, 2026 – iOS 27.2 features, Apple Music rebrand

  23-10-2026 00:23 via 9to5Mac
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.more…
  
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• iPhone Duo Launch Begins as First Orders Reach Customers

  23-10-2026 00:21 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  It's already Friday, October 23 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who pre-ordered an iPhone Duo are beginning to receive their devices.
  We are seeing first impressions and early photos from actual customers on the MacRumors forums, Instagram, Reddit, and other social networks. If your ‌iPhone Duo‌ has been delivered, let us know what you think of it in the comments below. MacRumors reader Boardiesboi is always one of the first to get a new iPhone and share images.
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• YouTube removing ‘Subscriptions’ bottom bar tab on Android, iOS after nearly a decade

  23-10-2026 00:07 via 9to5Mac
  
  YouTube is making a number of changes to its Android and iOS apps with the launch of custom feeds, including moving Subscriptions out of the bottom bar.more…
  
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