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Apple has set a purchase limit of two iPhone Duo foldable phones per customer on its online store, according to CNET. Preorders placed now are estimated to ship by Jan. 25, and in-store stock is expected to be limited when the phone launches Friday. Carriers including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Best Buy reportedly allow larger orders, but only when bundled with a service line.
Apple has imposed a two-unit purchase limit on iPhone Duo orders across its online stores in the US, UK, Japan and Spain, with checkout attempts over that limit triggering a warning message. The restriction's start date is unclear, as some Reddit users report placing larger orders when pre-orders began on October 16. Apple Store shipping estimates now show January 22, while Best Buy lists earlier November and December dates for pick-up or shipping.
MacRumors reports that Apple retail employees have been told to warn customers that iPhone Duo units likely won't be available for walk-in purchases on launch day, October 24th. Staff are reportedly instructed to discourage shoppers without pre-orders from lining up expecting to buy one, as the device is already sold out through January.
Apple has published out-of-warranty repair pricing for its foldable iPhone Duo, with costs ranging from $49 for cover layer damage up to $999 for inner display damage and $1,499 for unspecified "other damage." With AppleCare Plus, which costs $19.99 monthly, $199.99 yearly, or $399 flat, many repairs drop sharply, including $0 battery service and $99 for inner display or other accidental damage. The device starts at $1,999, launching October 23rd with preorders beginning Friday.
Apple has classified the original 2017 Apple TV 4K as a 'vintage' product on its support site, a status it applies once five years have passed since a device stopped being sold. Under this designation, Apple can still offer repairs, but only if replacement parts remain available.
RemoveMacAI, a new command-line utility, enables macOS 27 users to disable Apple Intelligence and recover over 12GB of storage. It achieves this by deploying a configuration profile that turns off Apple's asset management service and redirects model downloads to a closed port, all without compromising system security features like SIP. The tool offers a way to reclaim significant disk space that was previously difficult to free through standard settings.
A limited number of iPhone 18 Pro users have reported hearing faint pop or click noises from the phone's speakers, often during actions like switching apps, adjusting volume, or using voice dictation. The reports, surfaced on MacRumors forums and Reddit, show no consistent pattern in when or how the issue occurs.
MacRumors found images and code within Apple's software revealing a refreshed HomePod mini in green, pink, light blue, white and black. The design appears largely unchanged from the original, which has been sold since 2020 without a hardware update.
Code found by MacRumors inside Apple software reveals details of an unreleased iPad mini, including a product icon showing a moved camera and a speaker cutout resembling the iPhone. The code also indicates the device will use the A20 Pro chip, the same chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro, replacing the A17 Pro in the current model.
MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris found images inside Apple's code showing a HomePod mini in five colors, including three new ones — green, pink, and blue — alongside existing white and black options. The same leak also revealed a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K that appears to keep its current external design, with no other specifications disclosed.
Apple has reopened a section of its Apple Park Visitor Center after a summer renovation, revealing that the augmented reality exhibit—which let visitors use custom iPads to explore a 3D model of the campus—has been removed. That area has been converted into an extension of the adjoining Apple Store, with new display tables and wall displays for accessories. The cafe and the rest of the Visitor Center remain unchanged.
Apple's updated service and repair page shows out-of-warranty battery replacement for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max now costs $129, a $10 increase over the $119 charged for the previous three Pro generations. Other repair costs, like screen and back glass damage, also vary between the two new models, with the larger Pro Max costing more across nearly every category.