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Electric vehiclesSingle source

Tesla unveils Roadster with thrusters that appears to hover in mid-air

Tesla unveiled a new Roadster electric sports car in Texas with thrusters that appeared to let it hover and turn in mid-air. CEO Elon Musk said the audience was needed to show that the vehicle was not AI-generated.

  • Tesla presented a Roadster with thrusters during an event in Texas.
  • The car launched from a steep ramp, spun in the air and landed using air jets.
  • SpaceX helped develop the vehicle at one of its facilities.

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Smart homeSingle source

Apple says Siri AI delayed HomeView launch until November 13, 2026

Apple said HomeView was delayed until Siri AI could support its personalized and conversational features. The device is now scheduled to arrive on November 13, 2026, 00:00 PT (08:00 UTC); an earlier target was March 2025.

  • Apple has scheduled HomeView’s launch for November 13, 2026.
  • The company identified Siri AI’s personal context and conversational features as central to the device.
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9to5Mac
Laptops and tabletsMultiple publishers

Apple to unveil OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models on October 28

Apple is expected to announce new MacBook Pro models, other Macs and the iPad mini 8 on Wednesday, October 28. Invited media will get hands-on access in Los Angeles, while announcements are expected through press releases.

  • Apple is expected to announce new MacBook Pro, Mac and iPad mini 8 models on October 28.
  • High-end MacBook Pro models may add OLED displays, touchscreen support and Dynamic Island.
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MacRumors
Artificial intelligenceSingle source

Anthropic introduces Claude Duet, an agent that works in the background

Anthropic introduced Claude Duet as a standalone app with a proactive agent. It can flag matters without waiting for a prompt and handle assigned tasks in the background, while asking for permission before important actions.

  • Claude Duet is Anthropic’s standalone app with a proactive agent.
  • The agent can alert users to matters it considers important.
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ITC.ua
Mobile appsSingle source

Delta emulator launches version 2.0 with iPhone Duo support

Retro game emulator Delta has launched its major 2.0 update with support for iPhone Duo. The release adds a Liquid Glass interface, controller layouts for the phone’s different positions and Sega Genesis ROM compatibility.

  • Delta has released version 2.0 with support for the foldable iPhone Duo.
  • Updated Nintendo DS layouts use the inner display and adapt to the phone’s positions.
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9to5Mac
Productivity apps and AISingle source

Apple adds Intelligent Assistant to Keynote, Numbers and Pages

Apple has added a beta Intelligent Assistant to Keynote, Numbers and Pages for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. The updates also return the apps to the App Store after a temporary removal and add iPhone Duo support.

  • Apple has added a beta Intelligent Assistant to Keynote, Numbers and Pages for Creator Studio subscribers.
  • Numbers can create formulas, tables and data visualizations from natural-language requests.
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MacRumors
SmartphonesSingle source

Samsung reports 45% European sales rise for Galaxy Z Fold 8 models

Combined European sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are up 45% from the previous generation. Samsung also reported a 460% jump in searches for the Z8 series from September 6 to 12, the week Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo.

  • Combined European sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra rose 45% from the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
  • Searches for the Galaxy Z8 series in Europe jumped 460% from September 6 to 12.
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Ars Technica
Gadget dealsSingle source

Apple deals: MacBook Pro drops $900, Apple Pencil starts at $61

Amazon is selling the 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB of RAM and 2TB storage for $3,499, a $900 reduction from its regular price. Other offers include Apple Pencil (USB-C) from $61, Apple TV 4K at $289.99 and a refurbished MacBook Neo for $679.

  • The M5 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB of RAM and 2TB storage costs $3,499.
  • Apple Pencil (USB-C) starts at $61.29 in Used: Like New condition.
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9to5Mac
Mobile appsPrimary source

Developers adapt Netflix, Word and games for foldable iPhone Duo

Developers are preparing app updates for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo. Sales begin Friday, October 23, while new compatible-app collections arrive in the App Store the same day.

  • Developers are updating apps for foldable iPhone Duo ahead of sales starting October 23.
  • The iPhone Duo inner display is 50 percent larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max display.
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Apple Newsroom
Mobile DevicesMultiple publishers

Apple Prepares iPhone Duo Installations Outside Its Fifth Avenue Store

Large structures resembling the iPhone Duo are being installed outside Apple’s Fifth Avenue store in New York ahead of the device’s launch. Their designs remain covered, and sales begin Friday, October 23.

  • Apple is preparing installations resembling the iPhone Duo outside its Fifth Avenue store.
  • Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the store will receive more than 150 units for displays and demonstrations.
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MacRumors
SmartphonesSingle source

Apple is testing iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with Face ID beneath the outer display

Apple is testing Face ID beneath the outer display in prototypes of the second-generation iPhone Duo, Mark Gurman reported. The feature is not guaranteed to reach the next model, as development is still underway.

  • Mark Gurman reported that Apple is testing iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with Face ID beneath the outer display.
  • Prototype testing does not confirm that Face ID will ship in the next model.
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9to5Mac
Mobile appsSingle source

Tesla updates its app for iPad and iPhone Duo with a two-column interface

Tesla has added native iPad and iPhone Duo support to its app for vehicle and home-energy controls. Version 4.62.0 is available on the App Store, and the redesigned interface also supports Android tablets and foldable devices.

  • Tesla’s app now has a dedicated interface for iPad and iPhone Duo.
  • Version 4.62.0 is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
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MacRumors
Financial technologySingle source

Mastercard launches B2B platform combining fiat money and stablecoins

Mastercard and BVNK launched Global Money Platform on October 15 for banks, fintechs and businesses. A single API combines multi-currency accounts, stablecoins, conversion, cards and payouts to bank accounts.

  • Mastercard and BVNK launched a B2B platform combining fiat money and stablecoins through one API.
  • Mastercard Move covers more than 17 billion endpoints.
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ITC.ua
AI and infrastructurePrimary source

NVIDIA DSX links grids and AI factories to address the power bottleneck

Companies are using NVIDIA’s DSX platform to design, simulate and operate power grids and AI factories as one system. NVIDIA says more than $300 billion in equipment is backlogged, while over 200 gigawatts of projects await interconnection in the United States.

  • NVIDIA DSX connects modeling for the grid, facility and AI factory.
  • More than $300 billion in power equipment is backlogged.
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NVIDIA Newsroom
Mobile appsSingle source

Things adds adaptive layout and multi-window support for iPhone Duo

Cultured Code has updated Things for the iPhone Duo with an adaptive layout, a sidebar and multi-window support. Things 3.25 is available now in the App Store, ahead of the device’s launch on Friday.

  • Things 3.25 adds iPhone Duo support and is available now in the App Store.
  • The interface adapts to the device’s closed, fully open and partially folded configurations.
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MacRumors
Antitrust regulationSingle source

Apple Ordered to Open Australian iPhones to Alternative App Stores

An Australian federal court ordered Apple to allow alternative app stores and website-based app installations on iPhones linked to Australian Apple Accounts. The main requirements take effect March 1, 2027, while Epic said Fortnite will return to Australia’s App Store.

  • An Australian court ordered Apple to allow third-party marketplaces and website-based app installations.
  • The main compliance deadline is March 1, 2027.
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9to5Mac
Smartphone reviewsSingle source

iPhone Duo reviewers criticize Touch ID for slower unlocking

Reviewers of the iPhone Duo say Touch ID feels slower and less convenient than Face ID. They also reported problems after washing their hands, accidental presses and awkwardness when unlocking in portrait orientation.

  • Reviewers said Touch ID on the iPhone Duo feels slower than Face ID because of the post-touch pause.
  • Marques Brownlee said the delay is intentional and that he found no switch to disable it.
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MacRumors
SmartphonesMultiple publishers

Giant iPhone Duo installations appear at Apple Fifth Avenue before Friday launch

Apple is preparing large installations at its Fifth Avenue store in New York ahead of Friday’s iPhone Duo launch. The structures are covered in black cloth and white protective wrapping, but their shapes resemble oversized phones.

  • Apple is installing large structures at Fifth Avenue ahead of Friday’s iPhone Duo launch.
  • The installations are covered with black cloth and white protective wrapping.
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9to5Mac
App rebrandingSingle source

Apple Music’s new black-and-white branding goes live on Apple’s website

Apple has updated the Apple Music page on its website with the service’s new branding. The black-and-white logo and redesigned typography are expected to roll out with iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 next week.

  • Apple’s website now reflects the updated Apple Music branding.
  • The service is moving from its previous red scheme to a black-and-white logo and app icon.
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MacRumors
Artificial intelligenceSingle source

Anthropic launches Claude Duet, a proactive AI agent for connected apps

Anthropic introduced Claude Duet, a standalone AI product that monitors connected apps and flags items needing attention. The research preview is currently waitlist-only for Pro and Max subscribers in the United States.

  • Claude Duet monitors connected apps and alerts users to items requiring attention.
  • The agent sends a brief each morning and checks apps every few hours.
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MacRumors
Smartphone camerasSingle source

Photographer Tyler Stalman reviews the new iPhone Duo cameras

Photographer Tyler Stalman published a video review comparing the iPhone Duo cameras with those on the iPhone 18 Pro. He said most users may not always notice a difference between the main cameras, while the Duo’s front camera is weaker.

  • Tyler Stalman published a video review comparing the iPhone Duo cameras with the iPhone 18 Pro.
  • The main cameras look very similar in most lighting, although the iPhone 18 Pro is better in low light.
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9to5Mac
BrandingSingle source

Apple officially unveils new Apple Music identity with black-and-white visuals

Apple has officially introduced a refreshed Apple Music brand identity after changing the service’s logo and app icon. The company says the visuals were created using sound, with the full rollout expected alongside the next software updates.

  • Apple has officially introduced a refreshed Apple Music brand identity.
  • The new visuals replace the red color scheme with black and white.
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MacRumors
SmartphonesMultiple publishers

Apple lists countries where iPhone Duo will be sold to walk-in customers

Apple confirmed limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in buyers in several markets on October 23. In other countries, customers will need to place online orders for store pickup.

  • Apple will allocate limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in customers on October 23.
  • Walk-in purchases are planned in the United States, Canada, the UK and other listed markets.
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9to5Mac
Design and brandingSingle source

Apple Music officially unveils redesigned identity and a logo ‘made by sound’

Apple Music has officially launched a redesigned identity and logo. The company says the identity was physically shaped by an original composition from Fred again.. and NEST Acoustics, with the refreshed look arriving in iOS 27.2 next week.

  • Apple Music has officially launched a refreshed identity and logo.
  • The logo was physically shaped using a composition by Fred again.. and NEST Acoustics.
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9to5Mac
AccessoriesSingle source

iPhone Duo accessories: Cases and screen protectors from OtterBox, ZAGG and more

The first iPhone Duo pre-orders will reach customers this Friday, while some compatible accessories are already available. ZAGG offers 20% off when shoppers buy two items, and TechWoven-style cases on Amazon are listed at $29.69.

  • The first iPhone Duo pre-orders will begin arriving on Friday.
  • ZAGG offers 20% off when customers buy two accessories.
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MacRumors
Mobile devicesMultiple publishers

Apple limits walk-in iPhone Duo sales across several countries at launch

Apple said its stores will have limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in customers on launch day, October 23. The company expects supplies to sell out quickly after what it called extraordinary pre-order demand.

  • Apple will offer limited iPhone Duo stock to walk-in customers on October 23.
  • The company expects supplies to sell out quickly after strong pre-order demand.
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MacRumors