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iOS Decoded: iOS 27.2 RC – hands-on w/ HomePod Sound Glow, TV profiles, Apple TV Home Theater assets, more [Video]

21 October 2026 at 18:00

In this episode of iOS Decoded, we take the HomePod’s new Sound Glow feature for a test drive and try out the new Lock Controls feature to prevent accidental activation of its top cap.

We also go hands-on with other changes, like the handy new profiles option for the TV app and Suggested Actions for Messages. Further, we take a look at and listen to some of the assets and sounds from Apple TV’s new surround-sound Home Theater functionality.

Watch our full hands-on video as we dive into these changes and many more, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.

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Touchscreen Mac, or double your RAM or SSD size – what’s the better deal? [Poll]

21 October 2026 at 14:15

We’re just a week away from the official announcement of the first ever touchscreen Mac. The upcoming MacBook Pro will also have an OLED screen, which may include a Dynamic Island, and is said to be lighter.

We don’t yet know the price of the new model, but we can be sure it will carry a significant premium over the existing one. My guess would be somewhere in the $500 to $700 range …

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Apple blocks web certificates that could be used by scammers, but Mac vulnerability remains

21 October 2026 at 13:16

Apple has blocked eight web security certificates that could have been used by scammers to impersonate legitimate websites.

However, one cryptography engineer has warned that Macs may continue to trust the compromised certificates because macOS does not check for revocation …

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iPhone Duo review: The future is foldable

21 October 2026 at 13:00

The iPhone Duo is the biggest change to the iPhone’s form factor in its nearly 20-year history. It combines a compact, notebook-style design with an iPad-like inner display. It might look a little awkward, but that’s for good reason.

I’ve spent the last week using the iPhone Duo. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s first foldable iPhone.


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Video shows French Apple store being emptied by looters

21 October 2026 at 11:53

Video captured during the protests in France show an Apple store being almost completely emptied by looters amid chaotic scenes that include cars being set alight.

Reports say that looters broke into Apple stores in Bordeaux and Lille as public unrest continues in what began as protests against overcrowded schools with insufficient staffing …

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