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App Store uploads must now target iOS 13 or later, and iOS 15 from April 2027
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App Store uploads must now target iOS 13 or later, and iOS 15 from April 2027

Shane Watson · October 19, 2026

Apple’s new floor for App Store uploads is iOS 13, and it rises to iOS 15 in April 2027. Here is what that means for older iPhones and iPads.

Jason Sudeikis Is Holding Out Hope For More Seasons Of Ted Lasso
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Jason Sudeikis Is Holding Out Hope For More Seasons Of Ted Lasso

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Jason Sudeikis recently shared his hopes for a fifth season of Ted Lasso. The star says he is ready to keep the hit comedy going if the network agrees.

Some iPhone Duo Pre-orders Are Shipping Much Earlier Than Expected
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Some iPhone Duo Pre-orders Are Shipping Much Earlier Than Expected

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Some iPhone Duo buyers are seeing shipping dates moved up to October 23. Check your order status to see if your phone is arriving earlier than expected.

GM Adds Apple Wallet Digital Key Support For Select New Vehicles
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GM Adds Apple Wallet Digital Key Support For Select New Vehicles

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

GM brings digital car keys to Apple Wallet for select Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC models. Check the release timeline to see when your car gets the feature.

AI Bots Handle Junior Work At Anthropic While Meeting Hours Rise
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AI Bots Handle Junior Work At Anthropic While Meeting Hours Rise

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

As smart bots take over basic coding, Anthropic is hiring fewer junior engineers while existing staff spend much more of their workday in daily meetings.

Elon Musk Pledges Free SpaceX Shares for Every Child in America
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Elon Musk Pledges Free SpaceX Shares for Every Child in America

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Elon Musk announced a plan to give one SpaceX share to every child in the US. The massive giveaway could cost around $10.5 billion to pull off next year.

Apple Arcade, Fitness+ and Creator Studio annual plans save up to 40% a year
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Apple Arcade, Fitness+ and Creator Studio annual plans save up to 40% a year

Mike Peterson · October 19, 2026

Paying yearly for Apple Arcade saves $33.89 over 12 months. Fitness+ saves $39.89, but Creator Studio’s discount is much smaller.

Spotify Cracks Down on Family Plan Sharing with Dynamic QR Codes
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Spotify Cracks Down on Family Plan Sharing with Dynamic QR Codes

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Spotify is using dynamic QR codes to verify Family plan locations. Learn how the new system blocks remote sharing and what happens to unverified accounts.

Apple TV 4K comes with 3 months of Apple TV, HomePod mini 2 with Apple Music
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Apple TV 4K comes with 3 months of Apple TV, HomePod mini 2 with Apple Music

Rajat Saini · October 19, 2026

Buy the new Apple TV 4K and Apple adds three months of its streaming service. The speakers and HomeView come with Apple Music instead.

Apple iPhone Sales Drop 20% in India During a Tough Third Quarter
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Apple iPhone Sales Drop 20% in India During a Tough Third Quarter

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Apple iPhone sales in India fell 20 percent in Q3 2026 as higher prices and cautious consumer spending slowed down the entire mobile market.

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