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Apple Implements New Age Requirements for Dating Apps
Apple is implementing new age requirements for dating apps, including those with AI companion relationships, starting November 16, 2026, with developers required to disclose location sharing and dating features by January 12, 2027.
2 outletsHardwareApple Watch Material Comparison: Ceramic and Titanium Durability Analysis
A recent analysis compares the durability of ceramic and titanium Apple Watch models, highlighting their respective advantages in scratch resistance and impact tolerance.
2 outletsBusinessApple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo Display Cracking Issue
Apple informed stores about an internal memo addressing display cracking in the iPhone Duo, which affects a small number of units, according to a report.
2 outletsHardwareApple Unveils New MacBook Pro with OLED, Pre-Orders Open for Multiple Devices
Apple announced new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays and opened pre-orders for multiple devices, including the iPad mini 8 and M6 iMac, set to launch on November 6.
2 outletsHardwareFollow-upApple Introduces Dynamic Island and Touchscreen on New MacBook Pro Models
Apple's new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models feature a touchscreen, PROLED XDR display, and Dynamic Island for the first time, with pre-orders open October 28 and launch on November 6.
2 outletsBusinessApple Integrates MotionVFX and AI Tools into Creator Studio Suite
Apple added MotionVFX tools to Final Cut Pro and expanded AI features across its Creator Studio apps, including text-to-image generation and cross-app workflows, per reports.
2 outletsBusinessChatGPT Integrates with iCloud Mail and Calendar via New Plugins
ChatGPT now supports iCloud Mail and Calendar through new plugins, allowing users to manage emails and events via prompts.
2 outletsHardwareApple Unveils 14-Inch MacBook Pro with M6 Chip, Pre-Orders Open October 28
Apple announced the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, featuring improved graphics, AI performance, and Wi-Fi 7 support, with pre-orders starting October 28.
2 outletsBusinessFollow-upApple's iPhone Duo Lacks FaceTime Eye Contact Feature, Sources Report
Apple's iPhone Duo lacks FaceTime's Eye Contact setting, with sources suggesting the absence may be due to the inner display's under-display camera position and design constraints.
2 outletsBusinessApple Addresses iPhone Duo Display Cracking Reports, Offers Replacements
Apple has acknowledged reports of the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking, advising affected users to contact AppleCare for replacements.
3 outletsHardwareApple Unveils 2026 iPad Mini with OLED Display and A20 Pro Processor
Apple announced the 2026 iPad mini featuring an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip, and updated audio system. The device starts at $699 for Wi-Fi models.
2 outletsHardwareApple Teases Upcoming Product Launch Week with New MacBook Pro and iPad Mini
Apple is set to unveil new products including an OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro and an OLED iPad mini during a multi-day launch event in late October 2026, according to reports.
2 outletsHardwareApple's 13-Inch M5 MacBook Air Discounts to $1,599 on Amazon with 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD
The top-tier 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is now available at its lowest price on Amazon, reduced by $200 to $1,599, featuring 24GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD.
2 outletsBusinessApple Music Unveils Interactive iPod Easter Egg for 25th Anniversary
Apple Music introduced an interactive iPod Easter egg to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original iPod.
2 outletsMovies & TVFleetwood Mac Documentary 'The Chain' to Premiere on Apple TV in January 2027
Fleetwood Mac's authorized documentary 'The Chain' is set to premiere on Apple TV on January 29, 2027, featuring the band's surviving members and directed by Frank Marshall.
2 outletsBusinessApple restricts iPhone Duo purchases to two per customer globally
Apple has implemented a global limit of two iPhone Duos per customer, with warnings appearing when attempting to purchase more than two units across multiple regions.
2 outletsHardwareApple Unveils iOS 27 Home App Upgrades with Enhanced Security and Notification Features
iOS 27 introduces enhanced security camera intelligence and smarter notification management through Apple Intelligence, including 4K support for HomeKit Secure Video and real-time notification stacking to reduce lock-screen clutter.
2 outletsHardwareApple Sets Deadline to 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
Apple announced a deadline for customers to prepare for pre-orders of the iPhone Duo, with the device set to launch on October 23, 2026, following a pre-order window starting October 16.
2 outletsHardwareApple Unveils HomeView Smart Home Hub at $299
Apple announced HomeView, a $299 smart home hub with a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, two models, and Apple Intelligence features. It will launch in select countries but exclude the EU due to Siri AI limitations.
2 outletsHardwareApple Unveils HomeView Smart Hub, Apple TV 4K, and HomePod Mini 2 at 'Welcome Home' Event
Apple announced the HomeView smart home hub, fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2 during a 'Welcome Home' event on October 13, 2026, alongside the Apple Home Collection of smart home devices. The products include new features like Siri AI, Spatial Audio, and multiroom audio, with availability starting in late October and November.
2 outletsHardwareApple to Unveil New Smart Home Hub, Apple TV 4K, and HomePod Mini on October 13
Apple is set to announce a new smart home hub called HomeView, along with a refreshed Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini during a 'Welcome home' event on October 13, 2026, according to multiple reports. The devices are expected to launch in late October and mid-November.
2 outletsHardwareApple and AT&T Address iPhone 18 Pro Max Cellular Service Issues
Apple and AT&T have confirmed a cellular service issue affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T's network, causing loss of calls, texts, and data. Apple has released an iOS update and carrier settings update to prevent further issues, but affected devices require hardware replacement. The cause remains under investigation.
2 outletsHardwareiPhone 18 Pro Launch Features, Deals, and Emerging Issues
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series launched with new features, T-Mobile offers free models via trade-in, and reports of Face ID and storage performance issues arise.
3 outletsHardwareApple's iPhone Duo Foldable: What It Skips, What It Reportedly Costs to Build, and How Prices Are Shifting
Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable device, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Comparisons show the Duo lacks several Pro-model camera features, while an unconfirmed supply-chain report claims Samsung is charging Apple heavily for the device's foldable display panels. Separately, Apple has raised iPhone prices by $100 across the board, though some carrier deals remain unchanged for now.
2 outletsHardwareLeaked Benchmarks and Details Emerge for Apple's A20 Pro Chip Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch
New Geekbench 6 leaks and comments on the A20 Pro's Neural Engine offer an early look at Apple's next flagship smartphone chip, set to power the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Duo.
2 outletsHardwareApple's iPhone Duo Foldable Debuts With $1,999 Price Tag, Draws Comparisons to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8
Apple has unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, at a September 9 launch event, arriving in stores October 23. The $1,999 device brings Apple Pencil support, IP68 durability, and a nano-texture display, setting up direct comparisons with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
1 outletHardwareiPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Arrive With Faster A20 Chip, New Camera Controls — But Mixed Signals on Battery Size
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max bring a 2nm A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture camera and longer rated battery life, though early leaks and EU battery-capacity listings raise questions about whether the standard Pro actually got a smaller battery.
1 outletBusinessApple Raises iPhone Prices Across the Board Amid DRAM Shortage
Alongside unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the new foldable iPhone Duo, Apple quietly increased prices on nearly its entire iPhone lineup by $100, including older models that received no hardware changes.
2 outletsHardwareApple Unveils Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 With New Health Sensors and Siri AI Features
Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at its September 9 'Surprise and Shine' event, both featuring redesigned heart-rate sensors, a new Readiness score, Siri AI voice support, and unchanged starting prices.
2 outletsHardwareApple Unveils AirPods 5 at 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Priced Lower Than Predecessors
Apple introduced the AirPods 5 at its 'Surprise and Shine' keynote in Cupertino, offering active noise cancellation, live translation, and Siri AI support—at a lower price than the previous AirPods 4 lineup.
1 outletHardwareApple Unveils iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable Phone, Starting at $1,999
Apple has officially launched the iPhone Duo, a book-style foldable with a 7.6-inch inner display, A20 Pro chip, dual batteries, and IP68 durability. Pre-orders begin October 16, with availability October 23.
4 outletsHardwareApple Unveils A20 Pro, Its First 2nm Chip, With New CPU, GPU and Neural Engine Design
Apple has introduced the A20 Pro, its first chip built on 2nm lithography, bringing a redesigned CPU, a first-ever 7-core GPU, dual Neural Engines and a new packaging approach, according to Wccftech's coverage of the official unveiling and prior leaks.
1 outletHardwareApple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max With Price Hikes, New Camera and A20 Pro Chip
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max debuted at the company's "Surprise and Shine" event with a $100 price increase, a variable aperture camera system, the new A20 Pro chip, major battery upgrades, and Siri AI. Preorders open September 12, with trade-in deals available to offset the higher cost.
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1 outletHardwareApple Unveils iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable, Alongside iPhone 18 Pro Lineup and Modest Price Hike
At its 'Surprise and Shine' event — the first keynote under new CEO John Ternus — Apple confirmed its long-rumored foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, starting at $2,000, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with a smaller-than-feared $100 price increase.
2 outletsHardwareApple's First Foldable iPhone Ultra Set for Debut Amid Steep Price and Camera Trade-offs
Ahead of Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event, reports detail the iPhone Ultra's expected price, foldable design, and the features it may sacrifice compared to the iPhone 18 Pro line.
1 outletHardwareApple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12: What the Rumors Point To Ahead of Apple's September Event
Ahead of Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event on September 9, leaks point to new health sensors, AI features, and possible price increases for the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 — though key details like battery capacity and exact design remain unconfirmed.
1 outletBusinessLabor Day Sales 2026: What Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware Found Across Retailers
As summer winds down, Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware deals editors rounded up Labor Day sales spanning Amazon, Best Buy, REI, Lowe's, Alo Yoga, Dollar Shave Club, T-Mobile, Walmart and Dell, highlighting discounts on tech, tools, cameras, apparel and outdoor gear even as several brands recently raised prices.
2 outletsHardwareApple's First Foldable iPhone Ultra: What to Expect From the 'Surprise and Shine' Event
Ahead of Apple's September 9 event, leaks point to a foldable iPhone Ultra that's thinner than the iPhone Air but not the thinnest foldable on the market, with a steep price tag and a battery that may lag rivals in raw capacity.
2 outletsHardwareApple's September 9 Event: What to Expect From the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra and More
Apple has confirmed its 'Surprise and shine' event for September 9, where new CEO John Ternus is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro lineup alongside the company's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, plus updated Apple Watches, AirPods and other devices.
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