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MLS Cup Playoffs schedule on Apple TV: wild cards November 18, final December 18

21 October 2026 at 21:50

The Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs begin on November 18 with the wild card matches, and every postseason game streams on Apple TV, Major League Soccer said in its schedule announcement. Apple TV subscribers get the playoffs as part of their subscription, which Apple listed at $12.99 per month in February, and 2026 MLS Cup […]

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How to watch the US Grand Prix on Apple TV: race starts 4pm ET on October 25

21 October 2026 at 20:12

The 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin streams exclusively on Apple TV in the US, with the race starting at 4pm ET (1pm PT) on October 25. Apple holds the US rights to every F1 session this season, including all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions and Grands Prix, under […]

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iOS 27 call recording is still unavailable in the EU, Russia and Turkey

21 October 2026 at 19:18

Apple’s iPhone User Guide for iOS 27 explains how to record a phone call when you are talking to one other person, with the recording saved to the Notes app. Apple also lists where call recording is not available: Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, the European Union, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, […]

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Imperfect Women season 2 sends Kerry Washington’s Eleanor to Martha’s Vineyard

21 October 2026 at 18:23

Apple TV is bringing back its thriller β€œImperfect Women” for a second season built around Kerry Washington’s character, Eleanor, and set on Martha’s Vineyard. Apple announced the renewal on October 5, 2026, and said the new season will be based on an original idea rather than the source novel. Apple has not given a premiere […]

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Google Chrome Deploys Stronger Defenses Against Online Scams

21 October 2026 at 17:55

Google is stepping up its fight against deceptive websites with a fresh batch of security tools. As bad actors constantly change their tactics to trick users, the popular web browser is bringing in new layers of defense to its Enhanced Protection mode. These updates aim to catch more threats in real time, from sneaky fake […]

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OpenAI Says GPT-6.1 Sol Makes Migrating Legacy Code Drastically Easier

21 October 2026 at 17:51

OpenAI recently announced that its newer models are significantly better at writing and moving software built on older programming languages. The company revealed that GPT-6.1 Sol shows major improvements when working with legacy code like COBOL and Fortran. This marks a notable step forward for systems that support critical infrastructure and financial services around the […]

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Anthropic Posts Over $80 Billion Net Loss In First Half Of 2026

21 October 2026 at 17:47

The startup Anthropic posted a massive net loss of more than $80 billion during the first half of 2026. A recent report based on a draft initial public offering prospectus highlights this steep financial hit. As the startup prepares to enter the public market, these new numbers give investors a clear look at its current […]

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How to share your screen or give remote control on an iPhone call in iOS 26

21 October 2026 at 17:44

Apple’s iPhone User Guide explains how to share your screen, ask to see someone else’s screen, or remotely control it during a call in the Phone app. Apple says both you and the other participant need iOS 26 or later, and that remote control is not currently available in the European Union. The feature is […]

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Foxconn Expands Santa Clara Footprint For AI Hardware Output

21 October 2026 at 16:57

Foxconn just bought multiple properties in Santa Clara to increase its manufacturing capacity for artificial intelligence hardware and server components. The major electronics maker picked up two empty buildings in the California tech hub, spending tens of millions of dollars to secure the locations. This land purchase gives the company more physical space to grow […]

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Foldable Smartphone Display Shipments Expected To Jump By 44% In 2026

21 October 2026 at 16:52

The market for flexible phone screens is getting ready for a massive boost. Research firm Omdia predicts that shipments of foldable smartphone displays will grow by 44 percent in 2026. This means suppliers will ship around 29 million of these screens. A big reason for this jump is the arrival of new book-style phones from […]

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Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook hits Apple TV November 6 with eight episodes

21 October 2026 at 16:46

Apple TV’s new culinary docuseries β€œAwkwafina: The Unlikely Cook” premieres globally on Friday, November 6, 2026. Apple says the eight-episode series follows Nora Lum, aka Awkwafina, on a cross-country road trip as she tries to revive her family’s beloved Chinese restaurant. Apple released the trailer on October 1, 2026. The catch, and the hook of […]

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TikTok Accused Of Profiting From Child Exploitation Videos

21 October 2026 at 16:45

Current and former workers are speaking out against TikTok, claiming the social media app made money from illegal child sexual exploitation videos. According to recent news reports, staff members clearly pointed out these serious safety problems to upper management, but leadership failed to fix things. Instead of deleting the harmful content and reporting it to […]

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Loop Capital Downgrades Apple Rating Over Weak Phone Sales

21 October 2026 at 16:42

Loop Capital recently changed its rating on Apple from β€œBuy” to β€œHold” because of weaker sales expectations. The investment firm cut its price target from $370 to $330. According to the firm, the tech giant will likely ship 13 million fewer smartphones in the second half of 2026 than previously planned. The firm also lowered […]

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New Unofficial Installer Brings Skyrim to Apple Silicon Macs

21 October 2026 at 16:40

Since its initial release in 2011, Bethesda’s popular role-playing game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has reached multiple generations of gaming consoles. It never officially landed on macOS, though. Players have relied on various complex workarounds over the years just to run it. Now, a fresh open-source project named SkyrimMT aims to bring the complete […]

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How to use Live Translation on iPhone calls, and why it needs an iPhone 15 Pro

21 October 2026 at 15:55

Apple’s iPhone User Guide for iOS 27 explains how to use Live Translation during a call in the Phone app, so you can hear and read a spoken and text translation in your preferred language. Apple says the feature is powered by Apple Intelligence and works on one-on-one calls in the languages Apple lists, on […]

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Where’s Wanda? season 2 is out on Apple TV, with weekly episodes to December 9

21 October 2026 at 15:09

Season two of the German-language dark comedy β€œWhere’s Wanda?” premieres on Apple TV on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Apple says the eight-episode season debuts globally with one episode, followed by a new episode weekly through December 9, 2026. Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein, Lea Drinda, Leo Simon and Nikeata Thompson lead the cast, and UFA Fiction […]

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How to export your iPhone passwords to a CSV file in iOS 27 Safari settings

21 October 2026 at 14:19

Apple’s iPhone User Guide for iOS 27 explains how to export your passwords for websites and accounts to a CSV file, which you can then import into another password manager. The option sits in the Settings app under Apps, then Safari, and Apple warns that the exported file is not encrypted. That makes the export […]

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Apple Begins Hiring Engineers for Future 6G iPhone Modems

21 October 2026 at 14:02

Apple is already looking far beyond today’s cellular networks to lay the groundwork for next-generation mobile devices. Recent job openings show the tech giant wants engineers to help build communication chips for the upcoming 6G rollout. While people are still getting used to fast 5G speeds, the iPhone maker wants to be fully prepared before […]

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Watch the First iPhone Duo Unboxing Video Ahead of Friday Debut

21 October 2026 at 13:59

The first unboxing video for the highly anticipated iPhone Duo has hit the internet just days before its official release. A video posted online by a lucky early recipient shows exactly what buyers can expect when they open the box this Friday. The early look gives the public their first glimpse of the final retail […]

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John Ternus Discusses His Close Collaboration With Apple Designers

21 October 2026 at 13:51

Apple CEO John Ternus recently shed light on his working relationship with the company’s internal design teams. In a new interview, Ternus explained how closely he interacts with both the industrial and software designers, emphasizing that design remains a foundational element of the technology giant’s product development process. Engineering and design work together from the […]

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