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How to pick which iCloud photos appear as your Apple TV screen saver
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How to pick which iCloud photos appear as your Apple TV screen saver

Mike Peterson · October 14, 2026

Apple says your iPhone can now pick which iCloud photos show on Apple TV. These existing Apple TV settings also limit what appears on screen.

LG Smart Deadbolt Lock hands-free unlock needs an iPhone 11 or later
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LG Smart Deadbolt Lock hands-free unlock needs an iPhone 11 or later

Rajat Saini · October 14, 2026

Walk-up unlocking on LG’s lock works with iPhone 11 or later and Apple Watch Series 6 or later. iPhone SE, iPhone 16e and Apple Watch SE are left out.

Apple HomeView’s Siri AI is English-only: what it means for bilingual homes
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Apple HomeView's Siri AI is English-only: what it means for bilingual homes

Mike Peterson · October 14, 2026

HomeView’s Siri AI speaks only English at launch, and your iPhone and Siri languages must match. Canadian French is promised in a later update.

Join the Siri AI waitlist on your iPhone before HomeView ships November 13
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Join the Siri AI waitlist on your iPhone before HomeView ships November 13

Mike Peterson · October 13, 2026

Turning on Siri AI on your iPhone puts you in a queue with no fixed wait. Join now so personal requests work when HomeView arrives on November 13.

Apple HomeView needs iOS 27.2: which iPhones get Siri AI and expressive voices
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Apple HomeView needs iOS 27.2: which iPhones get Siri AI and expressive voices

Shane Watson · October 13, 2026

Any iPhone on iOS 27.2 can set up HomeView. Personal Siri AI needs an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, and expressive voices work on just six iPhones.

Apple Built a Clever Cooling System Inside the iPhone Duo Hinge
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Apple Built a Clever Cooling System Inside the iPhone Duo Hinge

Akshay Kumar · October 13, 2026

Discover how Apple keeps the new folding iPhone Duo cool. Engineers built a flexible graphite pipe inside the hinge to move heat across both halves safely.

No Man’s Sky Officially Lands on iPhone and iPad This October
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No Man's Sky Officially Lands on iPhone and iPad This October

Akshay Kumar · October 13, 2026

No Man’s Sky arrives on iPhone and iPad this October. Learn about the download size, missing features, and how to try the massive space game for free.

Pro Mode Shutter Controls on iPhone 18 Pro Drop Image Quality
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Pro Mode Shutter Controls on iPhone 18 Pro Drop Image Quality

Akshay Kumar · October 13, 2026

Using manual shutter speeds in Pro mode on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro disables frame stacking. Discover why this choice leads to noisy and grainy photos.

JP Morgan Rejects iPhone Demand Cuts and Raises Apple Share Target
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JP Morgan Rejects iPhone Demand Cuts and Raises Apple Share Target

Akshay Kumar · October 12, 2026

JP Morgan rejects reports of low iPhone demand and raises its Apple price target to $360. Investors are now looking ahead to new foldable devices.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei Explains Why The iPhone Duo Is A Waste Of Money
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei Explains Why The iPhone Duo Is A Waste Of Money

Akshay Kumar · October 12, 2026

Nothing CEO Carl Pei calls the $1,999 iPhone Duo a waste of money. Discover why the lack of Face ID and camera downgrades sparked his strong criticism.

Leading AI Companies Plan to Launch Phones to Rival Top Tech Brands
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Leading AI Companies Plan to Launch Phones to Rival Top Tech Brands

Akshay Kumar · October 12, 2026

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon reveals that top artificial intelligence companies plan to build smartphones to compete against top hardware brands by 2028.

Apple Has Massive In-Store Demos Planned For New Folding iPhone Duo
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Apple Has Massive In-Store Demos Planned For New Folding iPhone Duo

Akshay Kumar · October 11, 2026

Apple is preparing huge retail store demos for the new folding iPhone Duo. Find out what to expect during your hands-on visit and when pre-orders begin.

iOS 27 Call Screening: How It Works, Who It Screens and Its Limits
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iOS 27 Call Screening: How It Works, Who It Screens and Its Limits

Rajat Saini · October 10, 2026

iOS 27 Call Screening asks unknown callers to identify themselves before your iPhone rings. Learn how it works, who it screens, and its limits.

Apple Stores Will Put Your Name on the iPhone Duo Startup Screen
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Apple Stores Will Put Your Name on the iPhone Duo Startup Screen

Akshay Kumar · October 10, 2026

Apple is bringing a fun surprise to US retail stores by adding buyer names to the iPhone Duo startup screen. Find out when you can pre-order the device.

Apple Accidentally Blocks Ad Vendors In Recent iOS 27 Safari Update
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Apple Accidentally Blocks Ad Vendors In Recent iOS 27 Safari Update

Akshay Kumar · October 10, 2026

An iOS 27 update mistakenly blocked ad vendors like The Trade Desk from serving ads in Safari. The accident is raising fresh antitrust questions for Apple.

Apple Prepares Handy Dynamic Island Controls for New Home Accessories
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Apple Prepares Handy Dynamic Island Controls for New Home Accessories

Akshay Kumar · October 10, 2026

Apple is bringing a new Proximity Control feature to its upcoming smart home devices, allowing you to open controls just by tapping your phone near them.

Poll Shows iPhone Duo Tempts a Surprising Number of Android Users
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Poll Shows iPhone Duo Tempts a Surprising Number of Android Users

Akshay Kumar · October 10, 2026

A recent survey reveals that many Android users are considering switching to the new folding phone from Apple despite the high price and software limits.

iPhone Air 2 Rumor Points to a 5.2mm Body as Thin as an Open iPhone Duo
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iPhone Air 2 Rumor Points to a 5.2mm Body as Thin as an Open iPhone Duo

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2026

A new rumor claims iPhone Air 2 will be about 0.4mm thinner, potentially matching the iPhone Duo’s 5.2mm unfolded body while adding battery capacity.

iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Adds a New Apple TV App Splash Screen Ahead of the October Update
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iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Adds a New Apple TV App Splash Screen Ahead of the October Update

Rajat Saini · October 7, 2026

The Apple TV app gains a new What’s New screen in iOS 27.2 beta 3 that highlights profiles, but it does not confirm the stable update’s release date.

iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Adds a New Apple Fitness Welcome Screen on iPhone
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iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Adds a New Apple Fitness Welcome Screen on iPhone

Rajat Saini · October 7, 2026

Apple Fitness shows a new welcome screen in iOS 27.2 beta 3, giving iPhone users an updated introduction without adding a confirmed new workout feature.

iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Quietly Redesigns the Battery Icon Across iPhone Settings
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iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Quietly Redesigns the Battery Icon Across iPhone Settings

Rajat Saini · October 7, 2026

iOS 27.2 beta 3 updates the battery icon used in Settings and other system views so it more closely matches the iPhone status-bar design.

iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Appears to Tighten the Photos App Grid
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iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Appears to Tighten the Photos App Grid

Rajat Saini · October 6, 2026

iOS 27.2 beta 3 testers have spotted a tighter Photos grid with less empty space, though Apple has not documented the small interface change.

iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Testers Report Better GPS, but Icon Lag Remains
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iOS 27.2 Beta 3 Testers Report Better GPS, but Icon Lag Remains

Rajat Saini · October 6, 2026

Early iOS 27.2 beta 3 reports point to better GPS accuracy and cellular service, while Clear app icon lag and Siri Mail search issues remain.

iPhone Duo Brings Quick Focus Toggles to the Lock Screen
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iPhone Duo Brings Quick Focus Toggles to the Lock Screen

Akshay Kumar · October 5, 2026

The upcoming iPhone Duo adds a new Lock Screen button that lets users quickly toggle their active Focus modes without opening the settings menu.

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