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• iPhone Duo tested to destruction, including removing nanotexture layer

  26-10-2026 12:12 via 9to5Mac
  
  It’s kind of wild that there’s an entire YouTube niche in which people buy the latest expensive gadgets and then find creative ways to destroy them. JerryRigEverything is one of the bigger names, and he didn’t hold back when it came to a destruction test of the iPhone Duo.In addition to subjecting the display to everything from a knife to chainmail armor, he removed the nanotexture layer and said that it kind of looks better …
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• Tired of paying for cloud storage every month? pCloud’s Black Friday Lifetime deal is the cure for subscription fatigue

  14-11-2026 00:00 via 9to5Mac
  
  Software used to be a one-time purchase, but over time, with the addition of cloud storage and services, everything has become a subscription. One company even tried to make your car seat heaters a subscription. Count the subscriptions you’re paying for right now: iCloud, a password manager, a couple of streaming services, a music service, maybe a VPN, and whatever other app decided this year that it needed to be $4.99 per month for something that used to be a one-time purchase.Everything is a
  
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• Apple releases tvOS 27.2.1, delivering Siri AI to multiple Apple TV 4K models

  13-11-2026 23:32 via MacDailyNews
  
  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.
  Apple today released tvOS 27.2.1, an update that brings Siri AI support to the second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K models. The software arrived on the same day as the launch of the new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, which ships with the feature already enabled.
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• HomeView Tidbits: Mirror, Sleep Timer, and Other Details

  13-11-2026 23:04 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple's HomeView is out today, and we're finally learning all the little details about the new hub. We've rounded up a list of tidbits for those setting up a HomeView or thinking about getting one.
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  Apple says the HomeView probably won't recognize you if you have your face covered, including when wearing sunglasses. If HomeView isn't identifying you, Apple suggests removing anything that would block the camera from seeing your face.The HomeView's screen needs to be angled toward your f
  
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• Apple details HomeView facial recognition, repair options, and more in new support guides

  13-11-2026 22:59 via 9to5Mac
  
  Coinciding with the launch of Apple HomeView, the company has been updating its support website with new guides covering everything from facial recognition and user profiles to troubleshooting and repairs. Here are the details.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Overtime 090: iPhone Duo honeymoon

  13-11-2026 22:00 via 9to5Mac
  
  The Overtime crew revisits the iPhone Duo after prolonged usage. Is it still worth it without a telephoto lens or Face ID? We dig into its multitasking chops, standout FaceTime features, and how it stacks up against the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Plus, we break down Apple’s unprecedented product blitz and rumors of a second-gen MacBook Neo.
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• Siri AI Still Not Enabled on HomePod Mini 2 With Latest Software Update

  13-11-2026 21:35 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple today released HomePod software version 27.2.1, but it does not enable Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2. Apple's website continues to say the feature is "coming in a future software update," but it has not provided a timeframe.
  Due to the HomePod mini 2 having only 2GB of RAM, well below the minimum 8GB of RAM required for dedicated Siri AI, personal context requests will require a paired Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone or iPad with Siri AI turned on.
  tvOS 27.2.1 was also released today,
  
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• Jim Dalrymple shares hands-on impressions after nearly a week with the iPhone Duo

  13-11-2026 21:31 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple’s revolutionary iPhone Duo
  In the latest episode of The Dalrymple Report (Episode 454: “A Look at the iPhone Duo”), host Jim Dalrymple joins co-host Dave Mark to dig into real-world use of Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
  Dalrymple says he’s had the device for almost a week and spends much of the roughly hour-long show walking through his thoughts on using it day to day, highlighting some of its standout features, and offering his overall take on Apple’s new product. The conversa
  
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• Epic formally asks SCOTUS to uphold contempt ruling against Apple

  13-11-2026 21:00 via 9to5Mac
  
  Epic Games has submitted its official response to Apple’s Supreme Court appeal, urging the justices to uphold the contempt ruling over App Store payment restrictions. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple Intelligence brings AI Video features to home security cameras, but only on premium iCloud+ plans

  13-11-2026 20:45 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple Home Collection accessories feature a clean, minimal aesthetic and premium materials, with every detail considered, from how they mount and adjust to how they look and feel throughout the home.
  Apple is expanding Apple Intelligence to compatible home security cameras through the Home app on iOS 27, adding AI-powered video descriptions, natural-language search, and other tools that make reviewing footage far easier. The catch: these features require a higher-tier iCloud+ subscription, start
  
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• Apple releases tvOS 27.2.1 and HomePod 27.2.1, here’s what’s new

  13-11-2026 20:33 via 9to5Mac
  
  Apple has just released tvOS 27.2.1 for Apple TV 4K and HomePod 27.2.1 for HomePod models, here’s what’s new.more…
  
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• Perplexity brings AI agents feature called Teammates to the Mac

  13-11-2026 20:31 via 9to5Mac
  
  This week, Perplexity has deployed its new proactive agentic AI feature called Teammates to the Mac. Perplexity Teammates were previously limited to iOS and the web.more…
  
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• Apple Releases tvOS 27.2.1 With Siri AI for Older Apple TVs

  13-11-2026 20:26 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple today released tvOS 27.2.1, an update to the tvOS 27 operating system that launched in September. tvOS 27.2.1 comes nearly three weeks after Apple released tvOS 27.2.
  tvOS 27.2.1 brings Siri AI support to the 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K models, but it is available for all ‌Apple TV‌ 4K models that support tvOS 27.Apple announced ‌Siri‌ AI for the ‌Apple TV‌ when debuting the 4th-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. A separate tvOS 27.2 build activates ‌Siri‌ AI on the newe
  
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• Microsoft 365 Outage Resolving After Nearly 24 Hours

  13-11-2026 20:00 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  The ongoing Microsoft 365 outage is resolving after nearly 24 hours. The company said the underlying issue has been fixed and it is seeing "broad recovery and stability" across its services as it works to restore access to customers.
  The Microsoft 365 downtime started at approximately 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Customers could not access their Outlook email or use some features in Teams and Copilot. Exchange accounts in Apple Mail were also affected. Most calling, meeting, and messaging fu
  
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• iOS 27.3 adds three new features I’ve used almost every day

  13-11-2026 19:56 via 9to5Mac
  
  iOS 27.3 is coming next month, and during the beta so far there are three new features I’ve been using almost every day.more…
  
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• iPhone Duo Survives 450,000 Folds, but Hinge is Weakening

  13-11-2026 19:43 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  For the last three weeks, CNET has been stress testing the iPhone Duo's hinge on a livestream. After over 451,000 folds, the hinge is showing signs of wear.
  CNET says the hinge started feeling looser at the 390,000-fold point, and by 440,300 folds, there was enough of a shift in the mechanism that the screen didn't open in full before the machine closed it again, and there was no distinctive snap. It is 5 to 10 degrees from the fully open state and can be opened fully by hand.
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• Streaming box shootout: Apple TV 4K vs. Roku Ultra

  13-11-2026 19:30 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple TV 4K (left) and Roku Ultra.
  The new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K launched today (November 13, 2026) at $299, packing an A19 chip, hands-free Siri, Wi-Fi 7, and Gigabit Ethernet. It faces the Roku Ultra (2024 model), whose list price rose to $149.99 earlier this year but often sells closer to $100 on sale.
  Both deliver excellent 4K streaming with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Atmos. The real differences come down to polish and ecosystem versus practical value and neutrality.Feature
  
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• YouTube App Not Working on Your New Apple TV? Here's the Fix

  13-11-2026 19:18 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K began arriving to customers today, and some users noticed the YouTube app is not working. If you have encountered this issue, make sure tvOS 27.2 is installed via Settings → System → Software Updates. If it already is, you may need to restart the Apple TV via Settings → System → Restart. Last, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app.Update: YouTube appears to have implemented a server-side fix.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: YouTubeBuyer's
  
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• Apple TV 4K Launch Day Deal Arrives at Amazon

  13-11-2026 19:16 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Amazon today is back with a discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K for launch day, available for $289.99, down from $299.00. This is a match of the pre-order discount we saw last week.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.Amazon provides an estimated delivery date of tomorrow, November 14. Although only a $9 discount, this is the best price we've tracke
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: November 13, 2026 – New Apple TV 4K and HomeView now available

  13-11-2026 19:04 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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• Ars Technica reviews Apple’s M6 iMac: ‘A pretty, capable, and fast desktop computer’

  13-11-2026 18:15 via MacDailyNews
  
  Powered by M6, the new iMac delivers a massive leap in performance and AI capabilities — all in its strikingly thin all-in-one design, available in seven vibrant colors.
  In a detailed hands-on evaluation published this week, Ars Technica’s Andrew Cunningham finds that Apple’s new M6 iMac delivers exactly what longtime iMac buyers expect: a colorful, cable-minimizing all-in-one that stays current with Apple’s latest silicon without reinventing its form.
  The machine keeps the same thin, sc
  
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• This tiny iOS 27 camera feature really makes a huge difference

  13-11-2026 18:00 via 9to5Mac
  
  When shooting both photos and videos on my iPhone, I make regular use of a few different third-party apps, mostly because I like to take manual control.But a combination of the new Pro controls on the iPhone 18 Pro and a new feature introduced with iOS 27 means there are more times when I can stick to Apple’s stock Camera app. If you aren’t already using customizable controls, I highly recommend doing so …more…
  
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• The MacRumors Show: HomeView and Apple TV 4K First Impressions

  13-11-2026 18:00 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we share first impressions of Apple's new HomeView and Apple TV 4K, including their hardware, everyday usefulness, and experiences with Siri AI.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  Following a week with the HomeView, Apple's new smart home device makes a strong impression with its build quality and sound, but leaves questions about how much it adds to a household already filled with Apple products. Its overlap with existing
  
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• Apple Maps in iOS 27 has hidden new feature I’ve been loving

  13-11-2026 17:59 via 9to5Mac
  
  iOS 27 gave Apple Maps a handful of new features, and my favorite is one that keeps offering fresh updates every week: Local Lists.more…
  
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• Apple Meets Thai Officials Over iPhone Spyware Warnings

  13-11-2026 17:32 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple met with Thai officials earlier this week to discuss spyware warnings received by politicians and other users in the country, Bloomberg reports.
  The discussions followed Apple's October 29 threat notifications, which reached users in 99 countries. Apple told Bloomberg that it issued the warnings after identifying activity consistent with mercenary spyware attacks, raising concerns about surveillance of Thai political figures.After meeting Apple representatives, Thailand's Digital Economy a
  
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• Apple Shares HomeView 27.2 Release Notes With List of Features

  13-11-2026 17:30 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple's new HomeView smart home display launched today and the release notes for HomeView software version 27.2 are now available in a support document.
  Since these are the first HomeView release notes that Apple has publicly shared, they go over a lot of the device's basic features and functionality:HomeView software delivers powerful, personalized experiences to enjoy entertainment, stay connected, and manage your smart home. It features a conversational Siri AI that helps you find what you ne
  
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• Deals: Apple TV 4K release day discount, Apple Watch Ultra $250 off, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2 all-time low, more

  13-11-2026 17:27 via 9to5Mac
  
  Alongside Amazon’s now live early Black Friday sale, it has also brought back its discount on the new Apple TV 4K for release day with much faster shipping times than Apple for most folks, alongside all-time low pricing on AirTag 2 at $17.50 each, AirPods Pro 3 deal at $50 off, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at nearly $100 off. However, Amazon has also now brought back the deep clearance deal on Apple Watch Ultra 3 configs at $250 off the list price and is now delivering even more color options on
  
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• HomeView in Québec: Apple Says Canadian French Support to Arrive in Software Update

  13-11-2026 17:02 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple's new HomeView smart home display is available starting today. If you use Canadian French, which is most widely spoken in Québec but also elsewhere, Apple today reiterated that the HomeView will be gaining support for the regional language in a future software update, but it did not provide a timeframe for the update's release.Related Roundup: Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech
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• New Apple TV 4K reviews: Still the best premium streamer, but $299 price and Siri AI beta draw mixed reactions

  13-11-2026 17:00 via MacDailyNews
  
  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.
  Apple’s fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, available starting November 13, 2026, for $299 (128GB with Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6), has drawn strong, but qualified praise from major outlets. Reviewers call it the best premium streaming device available thanks to its A19 chip, refined perfo
  
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• iOS 27.2 has two CarPlay improvements, here’s what’s new

  13-11-2026 16:59 via 9to5Mac
  
  iOS 27.2 arrived last month with new features for Messages, Apple TV, and more, plus two improvements for CarPlay. Here’s what’s new for CarPlay users.more…
  
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