Marcus Mendes is a Brazilian tech podcaster and journalist who has been closely following Apple since the mid-2000s.
He began covering Apple news in Brazilian media in 2012 and later broadened his focus to the wider tech industry, hosting a daily podcast for seven years.
Today, Marcus co-hosts several tech-focused shows at Gigahertz FM, a Brazilian podcast network he co-founded in 2022 with 9to5Mac’s own Guilherme Rambo. Outside of Gigahertz FM, he also hosts IA Sob Controle, a podcast featuring in-depth interviews and news about artificial intelligence.
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Following T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom, Verizon has now confirmed how much it will charge customers to use Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature. Here are the details.
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Bloomberg reports that Apple has hired Scott Tucker, who spent nearly six years as Meta’s vice president and deputy general counsel for global litigation. Here are the details.
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Apple updated its App Review Guidelines today with a series of changes meant to strengthen protections against harmful content and deceptive app review practices. Here are the details.
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Apple has issued a short statement following strong initial demand for the iPhone Duo, with shipping estimates already slipping into next year. Here’s what the company said.
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In a new investor note sent out this week, GF Securities’ Jeff Pu and Henry Huang project that Apple will be the only major smartphone manufacturer to grow shipments in 2026, even as the global market is expected to shrink by more than 14%. Here are the details.
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The Information reports that PayPal and Epic Games are among the developers concerned that a potential antitrust settlement between Apple and the DOJ might not go far enough in addressing the company’s allegedly anticompetitive practices. Here are the details.
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The newest Apple Original Films feature, “Tenzing,” is now available to Apple TV subscribers. Watch the trailer below.
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While Apple is rumored to be gearing up to introduce an OLED iPad mini later this month, an oversight on the company’s French site might have just confirmed the product’s existence. Here are the details.
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Exercise-tracking platform Strava announced today a new expansion of its strength training features, adding coach-designed guided workouts with live set and rep tracking. Here are the details.
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A new investigation by The Washington Post reveals that Apple and Nvidia each pledged $25 million toward Trump’s new White House ballroom, making them two of the project’s largest donors. Here are the details.
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Apple updated its Apple Sports app today with improvements to Live Activities and support for five additional soccer leagues. Here are the details.
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In a report published today, IDC says Apple saw a 4% year-over-year decline in global iPhone shipments during Q3 2026, but its share of worldwide smartphone shipments increased 23.1% over the same period last year. Here’s why.
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Apple has responded to OpenAI’s allegations that one of its former employees who departed for Apple took confidential files along with him. Here are the details.
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Today marks a milestone for MacPaw, as the company is releasing Eney, a proactive AI assistant that works across your apps, files, and system to help you get things done, following a development process that began back in 2019. Here are the details.
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Opera is relaunching its Opera Air browser today with a redesign that is both conceptual and practical for a more focused browsing experience. Here’s what that means.
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Bloomberg reports that during a hearing today, OpenAI voluntarily agreed not to use Apple’s alleged trade secrets while the legal battle between the two companies plays out. Here are the details.
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WhatsApp users can now invite others to join group and one-on-one calls even if they don’t have an account. Here are the details.
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Apple today became the second company ever to close with a market valuation north of $5 trillion, following NVIDIA’s landmark achievement in October 2025. Here are the details.
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The Apple Invites app got updated yet again today, with new features including RSVP improvements and a larger Home Screen widget. Here are the details.
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Apple today shared a behind-the-scenes look at “From Earth to Sky,” a fashion show in Turkey that was designed with an iPad Pro and filmed using an iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here are the details.
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Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to finally launch Apple Intelligence in China in December, although some important features could still be missing. Here are the details.
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Following intense criticism over the obvious fact that its AirTag Silencer could facilitate stalking and other forms of misuse of Apple’s AirTag, ElevationLab has now pulled the accessory. Here are the details.
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Apple is asking a federal judge to overturn a $5.7 billion verdict in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Taction Technology over the Taptic Engine used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Here are the details.
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Apple has published the estimated service costs for its new HomeView smart home display, including how much customers can expect to pay with and without AppleCare coverage. Here are the details.
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