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Old Developer ID certificates stop Mac .pkg installs on February 1, 2027
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Old Developer ID certificates stop Mac .pkg installs on February 1, 2027

Mike Peterson · October 17, 2026

Saved an old Mac installer? Packages signed with old Developer ID certificates stop installing February 1, 2027. Notarized apps are fine.

Apple and Meta Team Up to Run Muse Local AI Model on Mac Studio
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Apple and Meta Team Up to Run Muse Local AI Model on Mac Studio

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

Meta and Apple bring Muse Spark Open to Mac Studio, enabling powerful local AI processing with M5 Ultra chips and MLX.

Greg Joswiak Explains Why Apple Isn’t Chasing AI Superintelligence
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Greg Joswiak Explains Why Apple Isn't Chasing AI Superintelligence

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

Apple’s Greg Joswiak explains why the company prioritizes practical AI features for everyday users instead of chasing superintelligence like its rivals.

Apple CEO John Ternus Calls Early Foldable Phones ‘Cheap and Crappy’
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Apple CEO John Ternus Calls Early Foldable Phones ‘Cheap and Crappy’

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

Apple CEO John Ternus calls early foldable phones cheap and crappy, explaining why Apple waited years to launch its first foldable iPhone.

Apple Invites Media to October 28 Launch Experience for New Macs and iPad Mini
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Apple Invites Media to October 28 Launch Experience for New Macs and iPad Mini

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

Apple invites media to its October 28 launch experience, where new touchscreen MacBooks, M6 Macs, and OLED iPad mini are expected.

iPhone Duo Benchmark Reveals How It Compares to iPhone 18 Pro
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iPhone Duo Benchmark Reveals How It Compares to iPhone 18 Pro

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

iPhone Duo’s A20 Pro chip benchmark reveals Geekbench scores, CPU performance, RAM details, and how it compares against iPhone 18 Pro.

Apple’s Wall-Mounted HomeView Comes Without a Power Adapter or USB-C Cable
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Apple's Wall-Mounted HomeView Comes Without a Power Adapter or USB-C Cable

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

Apple’s wall-mounted HomeView ships without a power adapter, USB-C cable, or mounting hardware, requiring buyers to purchase accessories separately.

MKBHD Says Apple’s $299 HomeView Is Hard to Recommend
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MKBHD Says Apple's $299 HomeView Is Hard to Recommend

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

MKBHD questions Apple’s new $299 HomeView, highlighting missing features, limited flexibility, and why the smart home display may disappoint many buyers.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Launch on November 6, New Report Suggests
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Launch on November 6, New Report Suggests

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro could launch November 6, featuring an OLED display, Dynamic Island, and a redesigned thinner chassis.

iPhone Duo Preorders Already Slipping Into December and January Next Year
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iPhone Duo Preorders Already Slipping Into December and January Next Year

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

iPhone Duo preorders are already slipping into December and January 2027 as shipping delays grow across all colors and storage configurations.

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