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• Best Debt Consolidation Loans for February 2023 - CNET

  01-02-2023 17:45
  
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• Apple’s French site accidentally reveals iPad mini 8

  16-10-2026 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iPad mini (A17)
  Apple appears to have tipped its hand on an unreleased iPad mini through an overlooked listing on its French regulatory website. A Smart Folio accessory for the iPad mini carrying the model number A3632 has surfaced in the company’s environmental and regulatory disclosures, a number that matches no current or previous case for the compact tablet.
  The listing, first reported by MacRumors and dated around early September, sits alongside accessories for the iPhon
  
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• Apple invites media to October 28 Los Angeles launch experience for first touchscreen MacBook Pro, OLED iPad mini, and M6 Macs

  16-10-2026 21:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has begun inviting select journalists and media to an all-day product launch experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, according to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman. In a post on X, Gurman wrote: “Apple is now inviting some media to an all-day product launch experience on Oct. 28 in Los Angeles. This is for the touch-screen MacBooks, iPad mini, M6 Macs.”⁠
  This is not expected to be a traditional Apple Event with a live-streamed keynote. Instead, reports
  
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• iPhone Duo pre-orders command up to $5,000 on eBay as Apple shipping slips into 2027

  16-10-2026 19:52 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone Duo
  Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, sold out within minutes of pre-orders opening on October 16, 2026. Shipping estimates on Apple’s U.S. online store quickly moved to January 25, 2027 (or later), far beyond the planned October 23 availability window.⁠
  The shortage has created a fast-moving secondary market on eBay, where confirmed pre-orders (not yet-delivered devices) are listing and selling at large premiums. Multiple reports document
  
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• Apple’s iPhone Duo sold out. Preorders now ship January 29, 2027

  16-10-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s revolutionary iPhone Duo
  Barron’s notes that Apple’s first foldable iPhone ($1,999 starting price) saw rapid early demand after preorders opened on October 16, 2026, with shipping estimates quickly slipping into early 2027 amid constrained supply. The piece frames the sellout as a bullish signal for Apple shares, underscoring consumer enthusiasm for the new form factor under CEO John Ternus.
  Angela Palumbo for Barron’s:‎Customers were able to preorder the iPho
  
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• Apple’s iPhone Duo sells out in minutes as preorders push into 2027

  16-10-2026 16:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s revolutionary iPhone Duo
  Apple’s first folding smartphone, the iPhone Duo, sold out instantly when preorders opened Friday, with delivery estimates quickly slipping into January 2027 for every configuration. Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman reported that shipping timelines moved into early next year within minutes of the preorder window opening, underscoring both intense demand and tight initial supply for the $1,999 device.
  The iPhone Duo, available in multiple colors and s
  
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• Apple’s new CEO John Ternus puts engineering and design first as foldable iPhone Duo debuts

  16-10-2026 15:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO John Ternus
  In the weeks after taking the reins at Apple, John Ternus has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of the company’s next chapter. Featured on the cover of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 issue, the longtime hardware executive is profiled alongside the iPhone Duo — the foldable smartphone that represents Apple’s most significant design departure for its flagship product since the original iPhone in 2007.
  Ternus, who became CEO on September 1, 202
  
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• Apple Sports update improves Live Activities and adds soccer leagues from around the world

  15-10-2026 23:24 via macdailynews.com
  
  On iPhone, the free Apple Sports app gives fans access to real-time scores, stats, standings, and more in over 170 countries and regions, including more than 90 newly added markets.
  Apple has released version 4.5 of its free Apple Sports app for iPhone, enhancing Live Activities so fans can see key game statistics during breaks in the action and adding support for five more soccer leagues.
  The Live Activity updates, which appear on the iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (and on Apple Watch),
  
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• Apple and Meta partner to run massive Muse AI model locally on Mac Studios

  15-10-2026 21:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever, featuring M5 Max and M5 Ultra.Mac Studio delivers extensive pro connectivity, including up to six ports of Thunderbolt 5, support for up to eight displays, and now Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
  Apple and Meta announced a collaboration on Thursday that will let developers run Meta’s large Muse Spark Open model locally on high-end Mac computers, an unusual alliance between the two longtime rivals.
  The partnership centers on Muse Spark Open
  
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• OpenAI agrees not to use alleged Apple trade secrets after judge signals likely injunction

  15-10-2026 20:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  OpenAI has agreed not to use trade secrets that Apple claims were taken by former employees who left the iPhone maker for the AI company, a voluntary concession made during a high-stakes federal court hearing, according to Bloomberg News‘ Annelise Levy, Mark Gurman, and Georgia Fearn.
  The agreement, reached Wednesday in San Jose, California, comes as U.S. District Judge Edward Davila indicated he was “highly likely” to side with Apple and issue a preliminary injunction barring
  
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• Apple donates $25 million for President Trump’s White House State Ballroom

  15-10-2026 19:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  White House State Ballroom under construction (September 12, 2026)
  Apple has committed $25 million to President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom project, matching the contribution from Nvidia as one of the largest gifts disclosed so far, according to a Washington Post report on Thursday.
  The Post’s reporting, based on internal fundraising records, shows Apple and Nvidia each at the top of the donor list at $25 million. The Adelson family, longtime major Republican supporte
  
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• Apple TV renews ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ for season two

  15-10-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV has renewed the critically acclaimed, dark comedy thriller “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” for a second season, starring Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson.
  Apple TV has announced a season two renewal for its critically acclaimed, darkly comedic thriller “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.” From creator and showrunner David J. Rosen and starring Emmy Award winner Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson, the Rotten Tomatoes’ Certified Fresh-rated series has been hailed as &l
  
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• Apple set to debut Apple Intelligence in China in December

  15-10-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is preparing to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in mainland China in December, ending a prolonged regulatory hold that has kept the company’s AI tools out of one of its largest markets, according to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman.
  The compnay plans to roll out the features as part of an upcoming iOS 27.3 update, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The initial release is expected to include the AI capabilities that first became available in the United States
  
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• AppleCare+ a must-have for iPhone Duo as repair costs hit $1,499

  15-10-2026 16:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s revolutionary iPhone Duo
  Apple has disclosed the full out-of-warranty repair pricing for the iPhone Duo, and the numbers make a strong case that AppleCare+ should be treated as essential rather than optional for the company’s first foldable iPhone.⁠
  Without coverage, an inner display repair is listed at $999, while “other damage” tops out at $1,499. Outer display damage comes in at $379, battery service at $229, and back glass at $199. A replaceable nano-tex
  
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• Apple to unveil first touch-screen MacBook and new iPad mini in late October

  15-10-2026 15:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is preparing a second major product launch later this month to introduce its first touch-screen MacBook along with a new iPad mini, according to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman.
  The event is scheduled on or around Tuesday, October 27th, people familiar with the plans told Gurman. It will also include updated versions of the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the iMac powered by the new M6 chip. Like the company’s smart home-focused event set for around October 13th, the late-month launch is
  
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• Which Apple Home Devices Get Siri AI, and When

  14-10-2026 23:23 via macrumors.com
  
  There's been some confusion about which of Apple's new and existing home devices will support Siri AI and when, because ‌Siri‌ AI isn't going to be available at launch on some products.
  Devices With Siri AI HomeView - Available at launch (November 13)Apple TV 4K (4th generation) - Available at launch (November 13)Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) - Available in tvOS 27.2Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Available in tvOS 27.2HomePod mini 2 - Ships October 30, ‌Siri‌ AI coming in a fu
  
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• Same black box, totally different device: 2022 vs. 2026 Apple TV 4K

  14-10-2026 23:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  The new Apple TV 4K features Siri AI, which transforms how users search for, discover, and enjoy their favorite movies and TV shows; faster performance; and an even more immersive home theater experience.
  The 2022 Apple TV 4K (third generation) arrived as a more compact, fanless refresh that lowered the entry price while adding the A15 Bionic chip, HDR10+ support, and optional Ethernet/Thread. Four years later, the 2026 Apple TV 4K (fourth generation) keeps the same compact black square form fac
  
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• Apple's Long-Delayed HomeView Was Already Being Tested in 2024

  14-10-2026 22:59 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's new HomeView underwent regulatory testing in October 2024, and it was running what would now be known as HomeView software version 18, according to an FCC document uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.The document provides the clearest evidence yet that the HomeView was held up due to Siri AI's delayed launch. Apple initially previewed the more intelligent version of Siri at WWDC 2024, but in March 2025 the company announced that it needed more time to get it ready. Siri AI fi
  
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• Apple Intelligence Coming to China in December With iOS 27.3

  14-10-2026 22:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to bring Apple Intelligence to China in iOS 27.3 after two years of regulatory delays, reports Bloomberg. The launch will include basic ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features for things like photo editing, but Siri AI won't be available. Image Playground and the newer version of Genmoji will be missing, plus text generation tools will be limited.
  The South China Morning Post today reported that China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently gave Apple network acces
  
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• Apple’s HomeView smart display pairs 15 built-in apps with CarPlay content and widgets

  14-10-2026 21:45 via macdailynews.com
  
  HomeView offers an exceptional listening experience through a custom-engineered acoustic system.
  Apple’s newly announced HomeView is the company’s first dedicated smart display, a 7-inch Liquid Retina device intended to serve as a shared household screen that still feels personal to each user. Announced on October 13, 2026, as part of Apple’s “Welcome home” push into the smart home category, it is available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions at $299 each. Preorde
  
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• OpenAI Says Ex-Employee Showed Its Device Plans to Apple

  14-10-2026 20:55 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI today suggested Apple could be using its trade secrets, the very thing Apple is already suing OpenAI for. In a court filing, OpenAI accused an ex-employee of giving sensitive data about an unreleased product to Apple.
  The unnamed employee joined OpenAI from Apple and then returned after six months. OpenAI claims the person sent "over a hundred highly confidential files" to personal accounts, including manufacturing data and detailed images of at least one unreleased product. The former em
  
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• OpenAI alleges former employee took files on unreleased device to Apple

  14-10-2026 20:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  An OpenAI employee who left the ChatGPT maker for Apple sent more than 100 files about an unreleased product to a personal account and later made a presentation about the unreleased product to senior Apple leadership, a new filing by OpenAI in the lawsuit between it and Apple alleges, according to reporting by Reuters’ Stephen Nellis and Deepa Seetharaman.
  The allegation appears in a court filing in the ongoing trade-secrets dispute between the companies in U.S. District Court in Californ
  
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• Discover the Best Cases and Screen Protectors for Your New iPhone Duo

  14-10-2026 20:32 via macrumors.com
  
  iPhone Duo pre-orders kick off this Friday, and in anticipation of the event 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 offering discounts on iPho
  
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• Apple Store Near Los Angeles Closed Due to 'Events Beyond Our Control'

  14-10-2026 19:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Del Amo in Torrance (Los Angeles area) has been temporarily closed for a few days, and Apple has now added the following notice to the store's page: "We'll be right back. Our store is temporarily closed due to events beyond our control."According to Reddit comments, the store allegedly suffered extensive water damage following a roof leak in the shopping mall.Tag: Apple Store
  This article, "Apple Store Near Los Angeles Closed Due to 'Events Beyond Our Control'" first appeared on MacRumors.
  
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• No, HomePod Mini 1 Won't Support Siri AI as CNET Reported

  14-10-2026 19:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Update – 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time: CNET has corrected its article and now says only the HomePod mini 2 will support Siri AI. Original article follows.Siri AI will apparently not be limited to the new HomePod mini 2, with support also coming to the first-generation HomePod mini in a software update later this year, according to a report today from CNET's Jeff Carlson.
  "The HomePod Mini 2 also gets a faster S10 processor, which should help with processing Siri AI requests," he said. "How
  
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• Apple HomeView Has These 15 Apps, Some CarPlay Apps and Widgets Also Supported

  14-10-2026 19:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's tech specs page for its all-new HomeView smart home hub contains a list of all of the built-in Apple apps available on the device.
  While it has no App Store, the HomeView can also display CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from a paired iPhone. This includes Audiobooks, Apple Music Classical, Apple News, and Apple TV, along with third-party apps such as Spotify, according to WIRED.The full list of built-in Apple apps on the HomeView:
  Alarms
  Calendar
  FaceTime
  Find My
  Home
  Intercom
  Messa
  
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• Think of Apple’s HomeView as a large Apple Watch for your tabletop or wall

  14-10-2026 19:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Available in space gray and silver, the wall-mounted HomeView can be attached using three purpose-built mounts from Schneider Home, extending the experience to more places.
  After years of half-measures with HomePod speakers and the Home app, Apple is making a serious push into the smart home with the launch of HomeView.⁠
  The new 7-inch Liquid Retina display hub (available for countertop or wall mounting) is Apple’s biggest dedicated smart-home device yet. It combines Apple Watch-styl
  
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• iPhone Duo Compromises: Everything You Have to Give Up

  14-10-2026 18:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo asks buyers to pay more for a folding screen while accepting almost 40 compromises compared with the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, spanning camera capabilities, everyday usability, and ownership costs.
  At equivalent storage capacities, the ‌iPhone Duo‌ costs $800 more than the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and $700 more than the Pro Max. Its main attraction is a radically different design: a 5.4-inch outer display opens into a 7.6-inch inner dis
  
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• iPhone Duo: Apple Charging $49 for New Cover Layer, $229 for Battery

  14-10-2026 17:46 via macrumors.com
  
  We just published Apple's list of iPhone Duo repair fees for customers without AppleCare+ coverage, and we want to bring extra attention to two of the fees in particular: a new cover layer costs $49, and a replacement battery is $229.Apple's vice president of hardware engineering Kate Bergeron revealed that the iPhone Duo's nano-texture cover layer above the inner display can be removed and replaced. A new one is $19 with AppleCare+ and $49 without.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhon
  
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• iPhone Duo: Skipping AppleCare+ Could Be $1,499 Mistake

  14-10-2026 17:37 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today listed its estimated repair fees for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare+ coverage, with the maximum fee in the U.S. for "other damage" set at $1,499.
  If you only damage certain parts of the iPhone Duo, the fees are more manageable. For example, the repair fee for damaged back glass is set at $199.If you eventually want to replace the battery in your iPhone Duo, that will cost you $229.As we previously reported, Apple said the iPhone Duo's nano-texture cover layer above the inner displa
  
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