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Apple unveiled a new MacBook Pro at a Los Angeles event featuring an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip and a tandem OLED display, along with the first touch screen on a Mac. Apple hardware engineering lead John Ternus said the feature was added only once it could be included without making the laptop heavier or thicker than before.
Apple is promoting a new conversational Siri AI assistant on its MacBook Pro lineup, which also features a ProLED XDR display with touch support. The AI assistant allows open-ended questions and back-and-forth conversation, and is currently available only in English, with usage limits noted.
Apple's eighth-generation iPad Mini now features an 8.5-inch OLED display, thinner bezels, and peak brightness up to 1,200 nits, though it remains capped at 60Hz refresh rate. The device runs on an A20 Pro chip, with 128GB and 256GB models getting five CPU cores and the 512GB version getting six, and includes an 'Acoustic Display' system with woofers built into the screen for improved bass. Pricing starts at $699 in starlight and midnight colors, with preorders open now and a release date of November 6th.
Apple is expected to announce a touchscreen-enabled MacBook Pro at an upcoming event, according to reports. The new models reportedly feature OLED screens and will use existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, continuing in the current 14- and 16-inch sizes.
A tech guide outlines built-in macOS features Mac users can enable to boost privacy, including requiring a passcode or Touch ID to wake the laptop, managing app access to Location Services, camera and microphone, and controlling Wi-Fi auto-join behavior. It also highlights the built-in Firewall, which is off by default and can be switched on via System Settings to block unwanted network connections.
A writer who picked up Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo at the Fifth Avenue store describes using it for a day, noting trade-offs like Touch ID instead of Face ID, an under-display FaceTime camera, and limited app optimization. They argue these shortcomings are less disruptive than expected, and say app support has already improved since launch as developers update their software for consumers rather than early reviewers.
Apple has released detailed DIY repair manuals and safety guides for the newly launched iPhone Duo, covering component replacement procedures, battery and glass safety precautions, and internal diagrams. Genuine replacement parts for the device are not yet available through Apple's Self Service Repair Store, though the manuals are live now.
Apple has published a set of support documents to coincide with the iPhone Duo launch, addressing hinge troubleshooting, Touch ID, and case compatibility. One document lists fixes for hinge problems such as the device not closing fully, unusual noises, or a loose, bent, or broken hinge. Another explains a 'Shift Left Edge' display setting that adjusts the outer screen when a case partially covers it.
Apple is preparing to unveil its first MacBook Pro redesign in five years, reportedly retaining the current M5 Pro and M5 Max chips but reengineering the internal layout to make the laptop notably lighter. The redesign is also expected to introduce an OLED display with touchscreen support, a departure from the current Liquid Retina XDR panel, plus a notch-free screen design.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is actively developing under-display Face ID technology and has built prototypes of a second-generation iPhone Duo featuring the system in its outer display. The current iPhone Duo uses Touch ID instead of Face ID, marking Apple's first return to fingerprint unlocking on a flagship-style iPhone since the 2022 iPhone SE. Gurman also cited the iPhone 18 Pro's smaller Dynamic Island as evidence of Apple's broader push to hide components beneath displays.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported on his Power On podcast that Apple is internally testing iPhone Duo 2 prototypes featuring Face ID, with the sensor placed beneath the outer display. He also said employees are exploring adding an Action button to the next-generation foldable, though he expressed less confidence about that feature shipping.
A developer published a tutorial explaining how Mac users can generate SSH authentication keys stored in the Secure Enclave rather than as traditional key files. The process uses three terminal commands, requires Touch ID verification, and includes steps for linking the resulting key to GitHub for git-over-ssh use.