Celebrate 25 years of the Apple iPod. Explore how this iconic pocket music player launched in 2001, transformed the tech industry and changed audio forever.

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Apple hid a playable, first-generation iPod and the classic game Breakout inside a secret 404 error page on its Apple Music website.

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Apple made the new iOS 27.1 update completely exclusive to the iPhone Duo to keep foldable software features hidden. Older phones will get iOS 27.2 soon.

Tags: Apple, ios 27, iOS 27.1, iPhone, iPhone Duo

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Apple passes NVIDIA to become the most valuable company in the world again as stock hits a record high during the highly anticipated iPhone Duo launch day.

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WhatsApp is testing a highly anticipated scheduled messaging feature for iPhone beta users. You can now plan texts and media up to two weeks in advance.

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A federal appeals court ruled for Apple and M. Night Shyamalan, ending a major copyright dispute over the storyline of the hit thriller series Servant.

Tags: Apple, Apple TV

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Strava is rolling out updates to improve route discovery. You can now use smarter search tools, view better route cards, and easily navigate offline.

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Apple launched a powerful Intelligent Assistant for Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. You can now generate text, slides, and formulas using simple prompts.

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YouTube is moving its Subscriptions tab from the bottom bar to the top of the home screen on mobile apps while adding new custom feeds for all viewers.

Tags: Android, Google, iOS, YouTube

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Early iPhone Duo pre-orders are officially shipping. Find out how to check your delivery status on the Apple Store app before the October 23 launch.

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Tesla updated its mobile app to bring native layout support for iPads and the iPhone Duo. See how the new split-screen design improves vehicle controls.

Tags: Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPhone Duo

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Apple is already testing iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with under-display Face ID and a new Action button, addressing common hardware complaints from the first model.

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Apple has revealed over 50 apps optimized for the new iPhone Duo. Discover how apps like Netflix, Zoom, and Microsoft Word use the large folding display.

Tags: Apple, Games, iPhone, iPhone Duo

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Apple increased its PC market share to 9.8 percent in the third quarter of 2026, driven by MacBook Neo sales, even as global computer shipments declined.

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Formula 1 United States Grand Prix streams live on Apple TV this weekend. Find the full race schedule and learn about new Multiview streaming features.

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Apple has boosted iPhone Duo production orders by 44 percent following extraordinary initial pre-sales that pushed shipping estimates deep into next year.

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Fortnite is returning to iPhones in Australia this Thursday after a federal court ruled Apple broke competition laws and must open its software ecosystem.

Tags: App Store, Apple, Epic Games, iPhone

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Tech companies want greener supply chains, but circuit board makers face challenges cutting emissions while building parts for modern computers and artificial intelligence.

Tags: Apple, Google

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Cultured Code has updated the Things app with an adaptive layout, a new sidebar, and multi-window support to perfectly match the upcoming folding phone.

Tags: Apple, iPhone Duo

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Australia has ordered Apple to allow alternative app stores and payment systems by March 2027. The ruling closely mirrors recent antitrust changes in the EU.

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Huge iPhone Duo installations were spotted at Apple’s Fifth Avenue store ahead of the Friday launch. Discover what the wrapped models look like.

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Apple and the DOJ reached a deadlock in their antitrust lawsuit over document cutoff dates. Discover why the two sides cannot agree on the discovery rules.

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Discover what happens when the iPhone Duo undergoes 32,000 machine folds. We look at the titanium hinge durability and how the inner screen crease ages.

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Anthropic just introduced Claude Duet to rival ChatGPT Dots and Meta Muse. The new proactive AI agent works in the background to manage your daily tasks.

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Tyler Stalman reviews the new iPhone Duo cameras. Discover how its folding screen changes selfies and whether the image quality matches older Pro models.

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A video shared by Ice Universe shows a film being peeled back from a display identified as the iPhone Duo’s inner screen, exposing a glossy surface with pronounced ripples in reflected light. The clip offers a striking look beneath the matte layer, although it does not establish whether the unevenness existed before removal. Apple already…

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Find out why the unfolded iPhone Duo spins and tips over on some upright magnetic chargers, and learn a few simple tricks to stop this balancing problem.

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Meta faces a record $25 billion penalty from a New Mexico judge for lying to users about privacy during the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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Apple updated its support app to fit the wider iPhone Duo screen. Learn how the new layout removes letterboxing and enables better Split View multitasking.

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Apple Music is getting a brand new look next week. The company used sound waves and mineral oil to create a fresh black and white logo and app design.

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Apple stores will have limited walk-in stock for the new iPhone Duo on launch day. Customers face strict buying limits and long online shipping delays.

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The iPhone Duo will add a horizontal version of Reachability later this year. The software update will help users reach the edges of the wide folding screens.

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The iPhone Duo adds Apple Pencil support next week via the iOS 27.2 update. Buyers will only need the USB-C stylus model to start drawing on the new screen.

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Google Maps now includes Gemini voice controls for your dashboard. Ask complex questions and report traffic safely while keeping your hands on the wheel.

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Live: Apple HomeView at $299, HomePod mini 2 at $149, the new Apple TV 4K at $299 and Apple Home Collection. Prices, release dates and fine print.

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Decision Day lands November 7, the wild card games follow on November 18, and MLS Cup closes things out on December 18, all on Apple TV.

Tags: Apple, Apple TV, MLS, Sports, streaming

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Austin hosts F1 from October 23 to 25, and Apple TV has every session in the US. Lights out for the race is 4pm ET, 1pm PT on October 25.

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Both people hear a notice when you start recording, and the audio lands in Notes. It still does not work in the EU and a list of other countries.

Tags: Apple, Apple Intelligence, Call Recording, how-to, ios 27, iPhone, Notes, Phone app

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The second season leaves the novel behind. Eleanor heads home to Martha’s Vineyard, where Apple says secrets and scandals are waiting.

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Google Chrome is rolling out powerful new tools to its Enhanced Protection mode to block fake alerts, tricky ClickFix scams, and dangerous web threats.

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OpenAI reveals GPT-6.1 Sol is significantly better at migrating older legacy code like COBOL, reaching an impressive 86.6 percent translation success rate.

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Anthropic reported a net loss of over $80 billion in the first half of 2026. The draft IPO prospectus attributes most of it to massive accounting charges.

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You can share your screen, ask to see the other person’s, or let a trusted contact take control, all from a regular phone call on iPhone.

Tags: Apple, how-to, iOS 26, ios 27, iPhone, Phone app, Screen Sharing, SharePlay

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Foxconn spent $54.6 million on two empty Santa Clara buildings to expand artificial intelligence hardware and server rack manufacturing operations in the USA.

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Omdia predicts a 44 percent increase in foldable smartphone display shipments for 2026, driven by new wide-screen models from major brands like Apple.

Tags: Apple, Samsung

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Awkwafina’s family ran a Cantonese restaurant in Flushing. She wants to bring it back, and she admits she cannot cook at all.

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Former and current employees accuse TikTok of ignoring internal warnings and profiting from illegal child exploitation videos through virtual gifts and coins.

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Loop Capital lowers its rating on Apple from Buy to Hold after dropping its price target to $330 due to weaker than expected smartphone shipment numbers.

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A new unofficial app called SkyrimMT makes it easier to play and mod The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on modern Apple silicon computers with automated setup.

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Live Translation in the Phone app works on one-on-one calls and needs an Apple Intelligence iPhone. Download your languages first, then start it.

Tags: Apple, Apple Intelligence, how-to, ios 27, iPhone, Live Translation, Phone app

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