Apple’s new iPad mini has speakers built into its screen, an A20 Pro chip, and IP67 protection

Apple’s new iPad mini ditches speaker holes, adds an OLED screen and IP67 resistance, but battery life remains a question.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     1 day ago

Apple quietly hopes to end the gizmo right-to-repair war. The iPhone Duo is the latest specimen.

Apple once made life difficult for independent repairers. Now, it’s publishing iPhone Duo repair manuals on launch day.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     1 day ago

iPhone Duo is here. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and all the things it didn’t break

The iPhone Duo is a brave new chapter for Apple, but seeing it struggle with the fundamentals across hardware and software has me appreciating the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a lot more.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     1 day ago

Two iPhone Duo teardowns point to the hinge but stop short of solving the mystery

Two iPhone Duo teardowns point to different hinge problems behind early screen failures, but neither confirms the cause. Owners should stop folding the phone if its hinge suddenly tightens or makes unusual sounds.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     1 day ago

3 Mac apps I discovered in 2026 that prove useful software doesn’t have to be boring

Useful apps don’t have to be boring. Here are three Mac apps I found in 2026 that hang your screenshots on a clothesline, make your screen feel like paper, and keep your cat off the keyboard.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     1 day ago

The next MacBook Air could arrive early next year, but OLED will have to wait

Apple is reportedly planning a new MacBook Air for early 2027, with the M6 chip expected to headline the refresh while OLED remains off the table.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     1 day ago

Apple wants touchscreens on Macs, but its MacBook lineup could get weird

Apple could soon have more MacBook tiers than ever, with entry-level Pros, high-end models, and OLED touchscreens complicating its laptop lineup.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     1 day ago

Apple has built a device that can inspect an iPhone without opening its box

Apple is rolling out a new retail device that can run diagnostics on iPhones inside sealed boxes, helping stores detect tampering and reduce unnecessary inventory processing.

Computing     Moinak Pal     2 days ago

You can now watch Instagram Reels on Apple TV, because why not?

Instagram has arrived on Apple TV, bringing Reels, longer creator videos, and live shows to the big screen. Here's what the new app offers

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     2 days ago

Apple is exploring ways to make Safari websites less cramped on its foldable iPhone

Safari’s side controls squeeze web pages on the iPhone Duo’s outer screen, so Apple wants better ideas from developers.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     3 days ago

Some iPhone Duo owners are reporting cracks around the hinge

Several iPhone Duo owners have reported inner-display failures near a similar part of the hinge, putting attention on a possible common failure point.

Computing     Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     3 days ago

This app turns the iPhone Duo into a pocket-sized Mac

Apple's iPhone Duo has barely arrived, and Headroom already has a clever trick for it: controlling a Mac from the foldable phone, complete with a keyboard that appears when the device folds

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     3 days ago

Apple Music is hiding the original iPod as an easter egg, and there’s a secret game too

Apple Music is celebrating the iPod’s 25th anniversary with a playable replica of the original click-wheel player hidden on its 404 page. There’s even a secret Brick game tucked inside.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     3 days ago

Apple edges out a win in the PC market’s worst quarter by stumbling less than everyone else

Apple Mac shipments fall 11% in Q3 as market share rises to 9.8% amid PC market slump.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     3 days ago

Monster Hunter Outlanders arrives on Android and iOS next week with four-player co-op

Monster Hunter Outlanders launches on Android and iOS on October 29 with open-world exploration, mobile-focused combat, and four-player co-op.

Computing     Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     4 days ago

Grok Bot can now add events, set reminders, and even turn off your lights for you

Grok Bot can now connect with Calendar, Reminders, Contacts, Messages, and more on your phone, turning the chatbot into a proper assistant.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     4 days ago

Delta 2.0 is finally here, and your iPhone just got a bigger retro gaming library

Delta 2.0 is the emulator's biggest update yet, adding Sega Genesis support, RetroAchievements, a refreshed interface, and more ways to play classic games on iPhone and iPad.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     4 days ago

Apple’s new badge makes it easy to find apps built for the iPhone Duo

Apple is introducing a “Made for iPhone Duo” badge to help you find apps optimized for its foldable phone, with Netflix, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other apps adapting to the larger display.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     4 days ago

iPhone Duo’s foldable screen is not perfect, after all. But the crease might take a few years to become an eyesore.

Two fold tests say Apple’s hinge is built to last, but the matte screen can’t fully hide a growing crease.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     4 days ago

Tangerine for Mac makes file conversions seamless with a simple drag-and-drop gesture

Tangerine makes converting and editing files on your Mac easier with a handy radial menu that appears when you drag files while holding Shift. It offers a wide range of tools, but its $29.99 price tag might be hard to justify.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     5 days ago

Apple is apparently testing iPhone Duo 2 with Face ID instead of the Touch ID button

Apple may bring under-display Face ID to the iPhone Duo 2, addressing a key complaint about its first foldable.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     5 days ago

Caldo wants to fix study stress by combining learning games with guided breathing

Caldo lets you play learning games and practice guided breathing without switching apps, so stress doesn’t get in the way of studying.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     5 days ago

Australia is forcing Apple to loosen its grip on iPhone app distribution

Australia is forcing Apple to open up iPhone app distribution, allowing rival app stores, alternative payment services, and more freedom for developers from March 2027. Apple plans to appeal the ruling.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     5 days ago

Hands too small for the new iPhone Duo? Apple is working on a fix

Apple reportedly plans to bring Reachability to the iPhone Duo later this year, adapting the familiar accessibility feature to make its wide left and right edges easier to reach.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     5 days ago

Apple’s iPhone Duo supply crunch could leave walk-in buyers scrambling with “limited” stocks

After online orders vanished in minutes, here’s where Apple Stores will have walk-in iPhone Duo stock and what to expect.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     5 days ago

Apple Music just got a new logo. And yeah, it’s inspired by sound and liquid.

Apple says that it actually used music to create the visuals. The colors are gone, and what you get a black-against white look with glass-inspired design elements.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     5 days ago

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