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Deals: MacBook Pro $900 off, Apple Pencil (USB-C) from $61, Apple TV 4K, MacBook Neo, more

You can still lock in your Apple TV 4K pre-order discount before delivery dates slip ever further, much like the new HomeView, and we also have AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by iPhone Duo-ready Apple Pencil (USB-C) as low as $61 at Amazon (more details here), alongside a giant $900 price drop at Amazon on this 36GB M5 Max MacBook Pro (the lowest price ever). We have MacBook Neo at $120 off courtesy of the Apple refurb store, these 240W USB-C cables with mini displays at just $12 each, and much more below. 

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Apple reportedly boosts iPhone Duo orders by more than 40% given strong demand

Apple reportedly boosts iPhone Duo orders by more than 40% given strong demand | Photo shows an open iPhone Duo on a mat

Supply chain reports suggest that Apple has increased iPhone Duo orders by more than 40% in response to what the company described as “extraordinary” pre-order demand.

Delivery dates started slipping literally within a minute or so of pre-orders opening, and it wasn’t immediately clear whether this reflected high demand or poor supply. This latest report seems to point firmly to the former …

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Apple says developers are showing ‘incredible’ support for the iPhone Duo

Apple says developers are showing 'incredible' support for the iPhone Duo | Photo shows two optimized apps on the iPhone Duo side by side

One of the major issues raised by early reviews of the iPhone Duo is limited support by third-party apps. As we noted in our own review, there are three tiers of support currently, the worst of which sees an iPhone app stranded in the center of a mostly black area of the display.

The good news is that Apple says the position is changing rapidly, citing “incredible” support for the larger display of the folding iPhone …

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What’s going on with the web? The PHP issue and sites going offline

The PHP issue and sites going offline | Photo shows a 404 error being displayed on a MacBook Pro

A significant number of websites have gone offline, and that’s not due to a service outage, but rather a deliberate decision by the site’s owners.

The reason is because extremely dangerous security vulnerabilities have been found in a protocol used by most websites – PHP. This issue is unrelated to the separate vulnerability discovered in web certificates …

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iPhone Duo reviews: The absolute best foldable phone, but not without compromise

iPhone Duo reviews: The absolute best foldable phone, but not without compromise | Photo shows the duo in tent mode

We posted our own review of the iPhone Duo yesterday, and Chance Miller was left convinced that “this form factor represents the future of the iPhone,” while acknowledging that the first-gen iPhone Duo comes with trade-offs.

I think what surprised me most is the degree of consensus found across the reviews, given the generally polarized appeal of foldable phones. That’s not to say reviewers think everyone should buy one, but there is widespread agreement on the pros and cons – starting with five key takeouts …

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Gurman: iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with Face ID are already being tested inside Apple

The iPhone Duo comes out tomorrow but, given the strong pre-order demand, it is already looking to be a smash hit. And we are all expecting Apple to follow up with a second-generation model next fall, which means the company has to be already working on the next-gen hardware.

On his Power On podcast, Mark Gurman reports that iPhone Duo 2 prototypes inside Apple include Face ID, with the Face ID sensor being integrated beneath the display on the outer screen.

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Security Bite Podcast: Who is your AI agent really working for?

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This week, I welcome Ron Zayas to the Security Bite podcast. Ron is the CEO of Ironwall by Incogni, which helps public officials scrub and keep their personal information from data brokers and people-search sites. Earlier this year, he appeared on 60 Minutes to talk about exactly that. But in this episode, we discuss all things privacy around AI agents, and who yours is really working for. Enjoy.

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9to5Mac Daily: October 21, 2026 – New iPhone Duo features, more

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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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]

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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