Google is rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to Google Maps on Apple CarPlay. Users can now chat with Gemini while navigating.

• Google Maps on CarPlay rolling out Gemini when navigating (9to5Mac)
• Conversational Gemini navigation comes to Apple CarPlay (The Verge)
• Now you can chat with Gemini while using Google Maps through CarPlay (Engadget)
• Google Maps now lets you ask Gemini for help on the road with CarPlay (AppleInsider)

Apple released iOS 27.2, adding Apple Pencil support to iPhone Duo. The update enables stylus input on the dual-screen device.

• Apple Pencil support arrives on iPhone Duo with iOS 27.2 (AppleInsider)
• iPhone Duo Supports Apple Pencil Starting With iOS 27.2 (MacRumors)
• iPhone Duo adding Apple Pencil support next week with iOS 27.2 (9to5Mac)
• iPhone Duo gains Apple Pencil support next week with iOS 27.2 (MacDailyNews)

A reviewer tested the iPhone Duo and opened discussion with readers. The dual-screen device drew praise for its matte display despite high cost.

• I reviewed the iPhone Duo, ask me anything (The Verge)
• I can’t get enough of the iPhone Duo’s matte inner display (The Verge)
• The iPhone Duo is a a messy, expensive, good time (The Verge)
• Joanna Stern reviews iPhone Duo: ‘We folded the Duo 32,000 times. Did it survive?’ (MacDailyNews)
• First iPhone Duo reviews call Apple’s foldable impressive but not perfect (Cult of Mac)

Bluesound added native Apple Music streaming to its premium audio devices. The integration allows users to access Apple Music directly through Bluesound systems.

• Bluesound Adds Apple Music Streaming to Premium Audio Devices (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))
• Bluesound Adds Native Apple Music Support (MacRumors)
• Premium audio hardware vendor Bluesound adds native Apple Music streaming (AppleInsider)

Perplexity Computer now runs fully locally on Apple Silicon Macs without requiring internet connection. The AI tool operates entirely on-device for offline functionality.

• Perplexity Computer Can Now Run Fully Locally on Mac (MacRumors)
• Perplexity’s Computer can now run entirely on your Mac, even offline (9to5Mac)
• Perplexity Computer can run completely local on Mac, with a big caveat (AppleInsider)
• Perplexity Computer now runs fully locally, securely, and privately on Mac (MacDailyNews)

Apple began selling self-service repair parts for the iPhone 18 Pro, Mac mini and Mac Studio. The move expands consumer access to official components for device maintenance.

• Repair parts for iPhone 18 Pro, M6 Mac mini, Mac Studio are now available (AppleInsider)
• Apple now selling repair parts for iPhone 18 Pro, latest Mac Studio and Mac mini models (9to5Mac)
• Apple Now Sells DIY Repair Parts for iPhone 18 Pro and Two New Macs (MacRumors)
• Apple expands DIY repairs to iPhone 18 Pro and its latest Macs (Cult of Mac)
• Apple expands Self Service Repair parts to iPhone 18 Pro and latest Macs (MacDailyNews)

Apple highlighted nearly 100 American-made iPhone parts from domestic suppliers. The company committed up to $100 million for American titanium in its manufacturing expansion.

• Apple announces American Manufacturing Program partners for latest iPhone lineup (Apple Newsroom)
• Apple Says Nearly 100 iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Parts Made in USA (MacRumors)
• Apple says American suppliers make almost 100 parts for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo (9to5Mac)
• Apple commits up to $100 million for American titanium in domestic manufacturing push (MacDailyNews)
• Apple expands US supply chain for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro (Cult of Mac)

The UK regulator proposed easing Apple's near-field communication restrictions to increase competition in mobile payments. Apple currently limits NFC access, restricting rivals' ability to offer competing payment services.

• UK regulator’s bid to crack open Apple Pay puts competitors’ interests ahead of user security and privacy (MacDailyNews)
• Apple still makes it too hard for Apple Pay competitors to emerge, says UK (9to5Mac)
• UK Proposes New Ways to Help Apple Pay Rivals (MacRumors)
• UK antitrust regulator wants Apple to open up iPhone NFC access (Engadget)

Apple limits iPhone Duo orders to two units per customer at its U.S. store. The restriction aims to prevent resellers from bulk purchasing the device.

• The Apple Store will only let you check out two iPhone Duos (Engadget)
• iPhone Duo orders limited to two per customer as Apple tackles scalping (9to5Mac)
• Apple Limiting U.S. iPhone Duo Orders to Two Per Customer (MacRumors)

Jason Sudeikis indicated "Ted Lasso" could continue beyond season four. The actor expressed openness to potential fifth and sixth seasons.

• Jason Sudeikis gives update on Ted Lasso seasons 5 and 6 (9to5Mac)
• Jason Sudeikis holds out hope for more 'Ted Lasso' (AppleInsider)
• Jason Sudeikis says he’d like more ‘Ted Lasso’ (MacDailyNews)
• Ted Lasso Season 5: Jason Sudeikis Hopes for Another Season (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))

Apple warned customers against attempting walk-in purchases of the iPhone Duo at launch. Retail staff instructed shoppers to expect limited availability without prior orders.

• iPhone Duo walk-in purchases might be challenging at launch, per report (9to5Mac)
• Apple Retail Staff Told to Warn Against iPhone Duo Walk-In Purchases (MacRumors)
• Don't expect to buy iPhone Duo at Apple Stores on Friday (AppleInsider)
• Apple Says iPhone Duo Not Available on Walk-In Basis in Two Countries (MacRumors)
• iPhone Duo not available in Apple Retail Stores on walk-in basis in these countries (MacDailyNews)