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1. How Long Will Your Phone Really Last? Support Policies Compared

   BGR · 24 Oct 2026, 07:02 IST

   Apple, Google, and Samsung offer roughly similar extended service subscriptions, including options for cracked screens, bad batteries, and theft.

2. 5 Reasons To Buy A USB Microphone Instead Of Another Gaming Headset

   BGR · 24 Oct 2026, 06:47 IST

   Gaming headsets are convenient, but they don't deliver the best voice experience. Here are five reasons to buy a USB microphone instead of a gaming headset.

3. Budget Android Phones Have A Storage Problem That You Might Not Have Noticed

   BGR · 24 Oct 2026, 05:47 IST

   Cheap Android phones look like a great deal on paper, particularly when they offer features that appear comparable to flagships.

4. Apple exploring fix for Safari’s cramped layout on the iPhone Duo’s outer display

   9to5Mac · 24 Oct 2026, 05:20 IST

   In a new post on the WebKit blog highlighting what’s new in Safari 27.1, Apple’s Jen Simmons said the company is exploring ways to let websites make better use of the iPhone Duo’s outer display.

5. Apple’s official DIY repair guides for the iPhone Duo now available

   9to5Mac · 24 Oct 2026, 04:42 IST

   Following today’s launch of the iPhone Duo , Apple has now published multiple repair guides and manuals for users and independent technicians looking to replace or repair individual components in the device.

6. Singapore Boffins Weave a GUI Into Fabric

   Slashdot · 24 Oct 2026, 04:30 IST · Unconfirmed

   Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a machine-washable electronic fabric that can turn clothing into an interactive graphical user interface. The prototype reportedly survived 50 gentle machine washes and...

7. These Android Phones Have Built-In Spam Call Protection That Actually Works

   BGR · 24 Oct 2026, 04:17 IST

   Spam calls keep getting harder to dodge, but some Android phones fight back on their own, and they can actually keep scammers from reaching you.

8. 5 Quick Settings Every Galaxy Tablet Owner Should Be Using

   BGR · 24 Oct 2026, 03:17 IST

   The Galaxy tablet is a handy piece of tech right out of the box, but you can make it even better. Every Galaxy owner should be using these five quick settings.

9. Starlink Vs. 5G Home Internet: The Cheaper One Might Actually Be Faster

   BGR · 24 Oct 2026, 03:02 IST

   The Elon Musk-owned Starlink satellite internet service claims it offers the fastest speeds around, but real world tests don't necessarily bear that out.

10. Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising

    Ars Technica · 24 Oct 2026, 01:49 IST

    Using Google's products and services has always been fundamentally precarious—doing so gives the world's largest advertising company a lot of juicy personal data. Google has long said it won't use the sensitive data from products like...

11. Using an Apple Pencil With the iPhone Duo: What to Know

    MacRumors · 24 Oct 2026, 02:19 IST · Unconfirmed

    The iPhone Duo is compatible with the Apple Pencil , if you have the right one. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera tested the ‌Apple Pencil‌ with the ‌iPhone Duo‌ to see if it's a useful tool to pick up. If you already have an ‌Apple...

12. Formula 1 gets Dolby Atmos support on Apple TV in the U.S. starting today

    9to5Mac · 24 Oct 2026, 01:53 IST

    Apple TV subscribers in the US can now watch Formula 1 live in Dolby Atmos, starting with this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

13. Agencies Urge AI Agent Access Limits, Weigh Human Oversight

    News – MeriTalk · 24 Oct 2026, 01:12 IST · Unconfirmed

    Agencies across the federal government adopting artificial intelligence (AI) need to limit what AI agents can access and do, government and industry officials said Oct. 21, as increasingly autonomous tools test how agencies apply zero...

14. Federal Agencies Look Beyond AI Pilots to Build Mission-Ready Capabilities

    News – MeriTalk · 24 Oct 2026, 01:39 IST · Unconfirmed

    Federal agencies are shifting their artificial intelligence (AI) efforts from isolated pilots to mission-specific applications, but scaling those tools remains a challenge, government and industry leaders said at FedInsider’s Innovation...

15. Micron's 2027 roadmap: DDR6 with 2x DDR5 bandwidth, 1TB RDIMMs, and 400+ layer NAND

    TechSpot · 24 Oct 2026, 01:42 IST · Unconfirmed

    Micron has detailed its 1δ (1-Delta) node as the follow-up to 1γ (1-Gamma). The new node, which features angstrom-level process control and HKMG CMOS structure, will reportedly deliver roughly 25% higher bit density than its predecessor...

16. 9to5Mac Daily: October 23, 2026 – MacBook Pro rumors, iPhone Duo apps

    9to5Mac · 24 Oct 2026, 01:44 IST · Unconfirmed

    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....

17. Apple Store Pickup for iPhone Duo Starting to Resume But Very Limited

    MacRumors · 24 Oct 2026, 01:46 IST

    The option to reserve an iPhone Duo for Apple Store pickup is starting to return on Apple's online store, with the system live again in countries such as Australia , China , Japan , and South Korea . Unfortunately, our spot check...

18. SpaceX In Talks to Access 80,000 Cell Sites For New Network

    Slashdot · 24 Oct 2026, 01:30 IST · Unconfirmed

    SpaceX is reportedly seeking access to at least 80,000 cellular tower sites across the U.S. as it prepares to launch Starlink Mobile as a fourth nationwide wireless carrier. "We will be building out our terrestrial networks so there's...

19. Report: Apple gains ground in China as smartphone shipments hit 14-year low in Q3

    9to5Mac · 24 Oct 2026, 01:20 IST

    Rising memory prices continue to weigh on the global smartphone market, with shipments in China alone falling 10% year over year in Q3.

20. iPhone Duo has hidden trick that solves a common complaint

    9to5Mac · 24 Oct 2026, 01:13 IST

    iPhone Duo is officially out in the wild, and users keep discovering new details about the device. The latest: there’s a hidden trick that makes opening Control Center significantly easier.

21. watchOS 27.2 gets new RC ahead of next week’s launch

    9to5Mac · 24 Oct 2026, 00:49 IST

    Apple has just released a second RC (release candidate) build of watchOS 27.2 for testing.

22. Next week’s MacBook Pro could be huge upgrade, but with one problem

    9to5Mac · 24 Oct 2026, 00:40 IST

    Apple has a fully redesigned MacBook Pro launching next week that promises to be a major upgrade, except in one key area.

23. Apple Store in UK Reopens With New Design on iPhone Duo Launch Day

    MacRumors · 24 Oct 2026, 00:40 IST

    Following more than three months of renovations, the Apple SouthGate store in Bath, England reopened today, just in time for iPhone Duo launch day . The store has received an updated design with a dedicated Apple Pickup area, a more...

24. HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s new light bars bring 12-zone color to Apple Home

    9to5Mac · 23 Oct 2026, 23:37 IST

    Lighting effects can make or break your TV room, gaming setup, etc. SwitchBot’s RGBICWW Light Bars take a different approach from most products, with dedicated cool-white and warm-white LEDs alongside the color zones. The end result...

25. Crackgate? iPhone Duo Owners Report Screens Breaking Along the Hinge

    MacRumors · 23 Oct 2026, 23:35 IST · Unconfirmed

    Some iPhone Duos are already experiencing hinge issues that cause display cracks, based on photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums . Almost all of the display faults are right along the hinge, and most result in a line of...

26. How to make an old iPad as close to a HomeView as possible

    AppleInsider · 23 Oct 2026, 23:23 IST

    What HomeView does, it does very well, yet there are compromises and so many use cases where an old iPad would do much better. Here's what you can do to get most of the HomeView experience. With just two mounting brackets, I can have my...

27. iPhone Duo Brings Back Long Lines at Apple Stores

    MacRumors · 23 Oct 2026, 23:26 IST · Unconfirmed

    In the early years of iPhone launches, long lines would form at Apple Stores around the world, but those queues gradually became a thing of the past amid the rise of online pre-orders. At least, until the iPhone Duo launched today....

28. Apple publishes iPhone Duo support documents covering hinge, Touch ID, cases, more

    9to5Mac · 23 Oct 2026, 23:04 IST

    Apple is publishing a slew of support documents today corresponding with the launch of iPhone Duo. The support documents cover Touch on iPhone Duo, troubleshooting hinge issues, and much more.

29. Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public

    Ars Technica · 23 Oct 2026, 22:05 IST · Unconfirmed

    Gamers still hoping against hope for a true follow-up to Half-Life 2 (after so, so many years ) may remember last year's flurry of speculation that Half-Life 3 was finally nearing completion . Amid all those rumors, though, we never got...

30. The Galaxy S27 Ultra (and Pro) could finally get bigger batteries as Samsung reportedly locks in the numbers

    Digital Trends · 23 Oct 2026, 22:38 IST · Unconfirmed

    Safety Korea photos can’t show capacity, but earlier Chinese filings hint at Samsung’s first Ultra battery upgrade in years.

31. This Android Phone Lets You Use 3 Different SIMs At The Same Time, But Good Luck Buying One

    BGR · 23 Oct 2026, 22:17 IST

    While dual-SIM phones have become quite popular over the past decade or so, a smartphone OEM has now launched a device that can run 3 SIM cards simultaneously.

32. Mila, federal researchers develop AI tool to better predict wildfire behaviour

    BetaKit · 23 Oct 2026, 22:07 IST

    Mila and the Canadian government have co-created a new AI tool to predict the spread and intensity of wildfires across the country. The news: Researchers from Montréal AI research institute Mila and the forestry division of Natural...

33. Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in November

    9to5Mac · 23 Oct 2026, 21:41 IST

    Apple TV’s November lineup includes the return of a beloved comedy , a heist thriller with big stars, the follow-up film to its Oscar winner, and a lot more. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV in November.

34. My experience suggests Apple Glasses will only sell to existing eyeglasses wearers

    9to5Mac · 23 Oct 2026, 21:30 IST

    No, I haven’t managed to get my hands on a prototype pair of Apple Glasses , but I now have experience of the rough equivalents of what we’re expecting from both a 1st- and 2nd-gen product. In both cases, I could definitely see...

35. What some of Anthropic’s backers are reportedly worth before its IPO

    TechCrunch · 23 Oct 2026, 21:32 IST · Unconfirmed

    Early-stage and follow-on investors in the AI lab are already sitting on major paper returns.

36. The MacRumors Show: iPhone Duo Arrives, Touchscreen MacBooks Next

    MacRumors · 23 Oct 2026, 21:18 IST · Unconfirmed

    On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through the reception to the iPhone Duo as it goes on sale today, what to expect from next week's "Pro and tell" experience, and the iPod's 25th anniversary . Subscribe to The...

37. What's The Point In Buying A Webcam If Your Laptop Already Has A Camera?

    BGR · 23 Oct 2026, 21:17 IST

    Your laptop computer probably came with a camera and microphone built-in, so why do you need to buy a separate webcam? It turns out there are several reasons.

38. Apple Released iOS 27.1 for iPhone Duo Only

    MacRumors · 23 Oct 2026, 21:05 IST

    Apple this week released the full and final version of iOS 27.1, but it is only available for the foldable iPhone Duo that launched today. iPhone Duo already ships with iOS 27.1 preinstalled, but users need to update to a newer build of...

39. iPhone Duo: Open Two Apps Side by Side and Lock Them As an App Pair

    MacRumors · 23 Oct 2026, 20:54 IST

    iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can run two apps on the screen at the same time. Unfold the phone in landscape orientation, and Split View puts two apps side by side on the 7.6-inch inner display. It's especially handy for things...

40. SpaceX’s mobile carrier push reportedly involves tapping into 80,000 cell sites

    The Verge · 23 Oct 2026, 20:46 IST · Unconfirmed

    SpaceX is planning to access at least 80,000 cell sites as part of efforts to compete directly with Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, according to a report from Bloomberg . Sources tell the publication that SpaceX is in talks with Crown...