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1. Is touchscreen MacBook a huge mistake?

   29 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

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   OLED MacBook Pro reignites controversy over touchscreen laptops

   iMac and 14” MacBook Pro get M6 chip-and-ship upgrades

   But where are the M6 Pro, Max and Ultra?

   And does the iPhone Duo have a crack problem?

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   OLED MacBook Pro reignites controversy over touchscreen laptops

   M6 chip-and-ship upgrades — but only for entry-level Macs

   iMac gets faster M6 chip, but no design changes

   Does the iPhone Duo have a crack problem?

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2. iPhone Duo: Does it suck or not?

   22 oktober 2026 · 58 min

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   The iPhone Duo reviews are in, and they’re mixed -- but we don’t agree with them!

   What happens when you fold your iPhone Duo more than 32,000 times?

   Apple makes ‘Pro and Tell’ event official for October 28.

   And Apple TV serves up Halloween horror, exclusive to Vision Pro - if you have one, find out why you should check this out, and if you don’t, find out what you’re missing.

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   First iPhone Duo reviews call Apple’s foldable impressive but not perfect

   Apple shortens the iPhone Duo wait for some lucky buyers

   After 32,000 folds, iPhone Duo’s hinge serves up a big surprise

   Apple makes ‘Pro and Tell’ event official for October 2

3. Apple HomeView: Why it’s a genius product

   16 oktober 2026 · 58 min

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   Apple HomeView: Why it’s a genius product

   HomePod mini gets a big update

   Apple TV 4K gets a remote you can actually find down the back of the couch

   Who exactly is the Apple Home Collection for?

   And Apple’s next event looks set for October 28 in LA

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   Apple HomeView: 7 features and catches worth knowing

   HomePod mini gets its biggest upgrade in 6 years

   Apple TV 4K gets Siri AI and a remote you can actually find

   Apple Home Collection is a starter kit for your smart home

   Apple Event set for October 28 in LA to launch touchscreen MacBook and OLED iPad mini

4. Apple and LG in bed together again

   9 oktober 2026 · 58 min

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   The invites are out -- Apple’s “Welcome Home” event is next week, and it seems to be about embroidery!

   Apple’s teamed up with LG and others for a suite of smart home accessories.

   New last-minute rumors about the upcoming home hub.

   What about the touchscreen MacBook Pro? Where’s that at?

   And, is Apple’s product line getting bloated like it was back in the 90s?John Ternus plans to accelerate Apple product launches.

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   Apple teases new smart-home products with ‘Welcome Home’ event next week

   Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub -- now with accessories

   Everything we know about Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub -- now with new info!

   What about the touchscreen MacBook? Where’s that at?

5. Can Ternus turn back the clock and make Apple lean and agile again?

   2 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 8 min

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   Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub finally gets a launch date.

   John Ternus plans to accelerate Apple product launches.

   AirPods 5 are less impossible to fix.

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   Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub finally gets a launch date

   John Ternus plans to accelerate Apple product launches

   AirPods 5 are less impossible to fix

6. iPhone 18 Pro has arrived, and it’s already got a -gate

   25 september 2026 · 1 uur 14 min

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   iPhone 18 Pro Max has performance issues on high-end models

   Big changes in Apple’s fitness team as Eddie Cue prepares to take on Whoop

   Mac Mini storage upgrade options get a downgrade

   Plus: Developers can finally get to work adapting their apps for iPhone Duo. Graham will be giving us a show-and-tell of how his fitness app is shaping up for the Duo.

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   1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max storage speed craters under sustained heavy workloads

   Apple’s screenless fitness tracker might someday replace your Apple Watch

   M6/M5 Pro Mac mini takes a step back on third-party storage upgrades

7. Apple’s not done yet! More products coming!

   18 september 2026 · 1 uur 24 min

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   Apple’s not done yet. John Ternus may showcase more new products next month.

   The wait is over – OS 27 updates arrive on all Apple platforms.

   We ask: should you skip your iPhone upgrade this year?

   Plus, will the iPhone Duo have a crunchy dust problem like other foldables?

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   Don’t think Apple is done: New Macs, iPads and more are coming soon

   iOS 27 arrives with a smarter Siri and fixes you’ll actually notice

   6 reasons to skip the iPhone 18 Pro this year

   Will the iPhone Duo Be Repairable? iFixit is Skeptical

8. No surprise but plenty of shine

   11 september 2026 · 1 uur 22 min

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   At Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” special event this week, there weren’t many surprises, but there were plenty of shiny new products.

   We’ll be discussing the all new iPhone Duo, with its beautiful crease-less display.

   Plus the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with its new burgundy paint job.

   And Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which look exactly the same, but boast a brand new Health Sensing System that supports two new metrics: readiness and Health Age.

   Are these new metrics scientific, or gamified wellness fluff?

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   iPhone Duo avoids the crease and merges iPhone and iPad into one brilliant device

   iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: How much better is the new Pro?

   Apple Watch Series 12 is the upgrade long-term users have been waiting for

   Are Apple Watch’s new readiness and Health Age metrics scientific? Yes, but …

9. Cupertino's new broom

   4 september 2026 · 1 uur 12 min

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   There’s a new broom in Cupertino. As John Ternus takes the reins from Tim Cook, we’ll discuss whether he’ll make sweeping changes, and how he’ll solve the innovator’s dilemma.

   Plus, the latest rumors for what Ternus is expected to unveil at Apple’s Surprise And Shine event next week.

   iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: The biggest rumored changes.

   Folding iPhone won’t support Apple Pencil but it will get MagSafe.

   Apple Watch Series 12 rumors: Everything we know so far.

   Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors.

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   John Ternus faces classic dilemma as he takes over as Apple CEO.

   iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: The biggest rumored changes.

   Folding iPhone won’t support Apple Pencil but it will get MagSafe.

   Apple Watch Series 12 rumors: Everything we know so far.

   Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors.

10. Finally, the AirPods charging trick that will blow your mind! 🤯

    28 augustus 2026 · 56 min

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    Mark your calendars. Apple’s “Surprise and shine” iPhone launch event is set for September 9th.

    New Mac mini is the first to receive an all new M6 processor.

    Mac Studio gets upgraded with super-fast M5 Max and Ultra options.

    Finally, the long-promised AirPods charging tip that will blow your mind!

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    Apple sets ‘Surprise and shine’ launch event for folding iPhone.

    Mac mini gets huge performance boost with M6 and M5 Pro chips.

    Mac Studio upgraded with super-fast M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors.

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